Ella’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.
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Meeting is the most human of inventions by Roma Havers
Roma’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.
Cards of Connection by Joe Gilmour-Rees
Joe’s response to our project Dial, where she was one of 5 artists connecting with elders over the phone.
What lockdown has meant for older people, and why we need to talk about it
Ageism has been an issue in the UK for years, and the pandemic has only worsened it.
A people powered programme for change
The pandemic has forced us to rethink and reshape our programme of work to ensure it is responsive and useful.
Greater Manchester Culture Fund success!!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be part of the Greater Manchester Culture Fund portfolio for 2020-2022.
International Day of Older Persons
Happy International Day of Older Persons! To mark this important day we are sharing a behind the scenes video from ‘Old Stock, New Stock’
Meet the ‘This is Our Time’ film squad
Find out all about the brilliant team of older neighbours from the Manchester Cares network behind short film ‘This is Our Time’.
The Positivity of Difference – Cellist Jo-anne Cox on Declaration
Jo-anne Cox, a cellist with a passion for inclusivity, creative interaction and cross art form collaboration came to watch Declaration at Stratford Circus.
ADHD Norfolk CEO talks Declaration and the importance of representation
Andrea Bell, founder of ADHD Norfolk shares her experiences of watching Declaration and joining our workshop for ADHD young people.
Rachel Moffatt-Feldman offers tips for working with a BSL interpreter
Meet Rachel Moffatt-Feldman, a wonderful British Sign Language Interpreter. We asked her to offer her top tips for working with ‘terps.
Art with Heart join GMCA Culture and Social Impact Fund portfolio
It’s fun to be in the G.M.C.A. We’ve secured funding to help aid positive social change across Greater Manchester communities.
So we told ’em about the wonder of Peter Holden
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Peter Holden. In Peter, Manchester has lost one of its finest creatives, and one of the warmest, most generous men we had the pleasure of meeting.
Sarah makes The Purple List!
Sarah has been listed on Biscuit’s Purple List, recognizing Bisexual achievement. Biscuit is a bi advocacy group that works to support the bi+ community.
Do we need ‘SPACE’?
Mental health Practitioner Steph Walker reflects on the need for space and time to take care of ourselves and how it informed the wellbeing room she curated to accompany Declaration on tour.
Devoted & Disgruntled: Rachel on audience wellbeing
Who is responsible for audience wellbeing? How can we make our spaces more comfortable and welcoming for audiences.
Raising our tea cups to the Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity
Showing thanks to the Skinners’ Company Lady Neville Charity, who give small grants to local grass-roots organisations.
Whose responsibility is it to make arts venues a safe space for vulnerable peope?
Rachel was contacted by publication Ziggy’s Wish to contribute to a discussion around our duty of care as artists to audiences.
Explorer Expedition Challenge
Art with Heart and Z-Arts invite young explorers on an Explorer Expedition that will ignite their imaginations and spark their curiosity and creativity.