Maurice Maguire introducd his experiences in public and community art.
The session was really interesting and engaging in terms of how and what Maurice had acheived through his observations of space, community interactions, history and activity.
From a usefulness perspective, much like the sessions towards the end of last year, they raise my awareness of the variety of projects and ways of earning money from art, but I struggle see how, as a craftmaker, I can use these examples to further my own practice and business.
Alison Denham from City Arts Nottingham came to speak to us about Community Arts.
I like the idea of art as a catalyst for social change – I just don’t feel like it’s my bag. Maybe I haven’t yet found something I feel strongly enough about to shout / help / engage / give time to.
My creative time feels so very precious to me (whilst keeping the day job) that possibly I’m afraid of diluting it / running out of energy by sharing it with others. This seems like nonsense really, because by all accounts it gives so much back. I have to put it down to it just not feeling right at the moment. Shame, because it would be a fine way to earn money.
