We wanted to find ways for Coventry people to have a say in how our city views, values and uses arts, culture and creativity, so we called (what we think is) the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly on Arts and Culture.
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words into actions
LISTEN AGAIN: Words into Action – Can artist-led manifestos create real change? The panel for this Nestival of Ideas discussion features Zed Lawal, Dan Thompson and Derek Nisbet. Chaired by Philippa Cross.
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our new home & where to find it
Adjacent to the Daimler Powerhouse development on Coventry Canal, The Nest is a home base and shared workspace for Talking Birds – and a place for people to come together to imagine better ways of doing things.
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try our mobile captioning system
We made the Difference Engine because we wanted to give more people the chance to access experimental, outdoor, small scale or immersive performance.
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our six big ideas
Our ‘six big ideas’ – about artist process & support; access & participation; climate conscience; agency, equity & diversity; nurture & resilience – guide our choices.
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Art for the People
The recommendations made by the Citizens’ Assembly clearly sketch a better future for Coventry: green, welcoming and future-facing. Read them here.
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