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Longer read articles exploring our work with artists, communities and socially engaged art

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Listen: Telling the Human Tales of Halewood

Listen along to six audio interviews with residents of Halewood, speaking to artist Frances Disley for the project Following the Roots: Stories of Halewood, a public sculpture trail in Halewood Triangle Park.
Date
19th May 2023
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Place
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Mini signs are laid out on the grass that read 'Terra Communis', 'Energy', 'Debt', 'Plantation cane', 'Contract', and 'Waste'.
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Unpacking the themes and inspiration behind this year’s With For About conference

With the sixth edition of With For About just around the corner, here’s some information about why we’ve put together this year’s conference, why we chose Court Hey Park as our venue, and why you should join us!
Date
2nd May 2023
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Street view of St Helens with Sonia's installation being built
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Take Over 2022: A review by Josh Coates

Freelance writer Josh Coates spent two weekends with us during Take Over, and here's what he thought.
Date
9th Dec 2022
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Girl writing a response to the show reading: "the show was amazing!! The turtle pizza!
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Compassion Over Competition Report

Exploring professional development needs for collaborative and social arts in 2022.
Date
28th Nov 2022
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Poster created by the participants. Coloured text lays out their manifesto for a mare inclusive art world
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Imposter syndrome and (working class) women in the arts

Holly Maples reflects on a conversation between Fox Irving and artists from the Women Working Class network.
Date
16th Sep 2022
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Posters containing quotes from the conversations between Fox and the project's participants
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Pride, motivation and talent: Working Class Women in the arts

Katie Beswick reflects on a conversation between Fox Irving and artists from the Women Working Class group.
Date
16th Sep 2022
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Two people, a child and an adult, stand in the evening light looking out over St Helens. The child is pointing to something in the distance.
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The Journey of Lookout

Lookout St Helens was an opportunity for local children to speak with adults about the future of their town. Read about the story of this project and why it was made.
Date
19th Aug 2022
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Meeting the artist behind St Helens’ forgotten mural

The story of the Saints Yankees Mural by New York based artist Janet Braun-Reinitz, written by Gee Collins.
Date
18th Aug 2022
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An illustrated account of the conversation between Grace and Bea
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Artists In Profile: Bea Albanese

Gee Collins chats with Bea Albanese about creating an artwork with an environmental message, with people from St Helens.
Date
26th Jul 2022
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Doodle about Emma Colbert's project putting queer art on a bus
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Artists In Profile: Emma Colbert

Gee Collins interviews Emma Colbert about making art in collaboration with others.
Date
20th Jul 2022
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Drawing recording conversation between Kate Hodgson and Grace Collins
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Artists In Profile: Kate Hodgson

Gee Collins chats with Kate Hodgson about their artistic practice and creating zines with young women in Parr, St Helens.
Date
14th Jul 2022
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Red text on grey background reads 'heart of glass'.
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Conversations With Artists

Writer in Residence Gee Collins has interviewed three artists who have made work in collaboration with others. These interviews examine the creative processes behind a socially engaged art work and explore the experience of working as an artist.
Date
8th Jul 2022
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Close-up of an old mural. Paint flakes off the brickwork and the original image has faded.
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A Historic Mural in St Helens

Searching for the history of Park Farm Community Centre's mural... can you help?
Date
9th May 2022
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A large projection screen sits amongst winter forest at dusk. The screen reflects a bright white image, turning its small audience into black silhouettes.
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Reflections on Chronicle Two: Stand Firm Compassion

Writer Lyn Gardner reflects on Stand Firm Compassion and the film's ability to articulate experiences of grief and loss, as well as considering what it means to care for others in tragic circumstances.
Date
4th Mar 2022
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A number of women are seated in a room with vibrant green walls. They are chatting to one another and drinking cups of tea. Some of them are wearing protective face coverings.
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Reflections on The Faculty North

Heart of Glass writer-in-residence Grace Collins, reflects on their experience of The Faculty North
Date
26th Oct 2021
Categories
Collectivity
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A collage of images of women on a pink background, with the title 'Miss Piggy's Guide To Queerness.'
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Reflections on Queer Treatment

Pippa Sterk finds common ground through the shared memories of searching for queer representation on the telly.
Date
17th Jun 2021
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Online Thoughts
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A fair skinned woman with long blonde hair sits on the floor in a pile of dirt, she wears a pink silk slip. She has her back to us, with her legs out-stretched, her body is smeared black with dirt. She is surrounded by bottles of wine and wine glasses, many empty, some full.
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Reflections on Chronicle One: Grief

Lyn Gardner speaks to artist Mark Storor on the making of the first part of 12 year project, The Suicide Chronicles.
Date
24th May 2021
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A garden with a patch of grass, a large green shed and a polytunnel.
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Take Care, With Love

Artist Hwa Young Jung on revisiting her Take Care St Helens project during COVID and reimagining new futures.
Date
29th Sep 2020
Categories
Care
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