In Conversation With Carrieanne Vivianette, Producer and Director at Leeds CVIVArts Theatre
Our writer Fe spoke to Carrieanne about CVIVArts’ latest production ‘What Are You Hungry For? and the research and development activities which led to it. The project and the resulting performance deal with concepts related to mental health, accentuated the more so with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. How the project’s title came […]
In Conversation With Chubby Chubbsta and D J Blendz
I came across Chubby Chubbsta, citizen name Jodie, a few months ago whilst doing a detour on my supermarket shopping. It’s just as well I put my bags and bling before my five a day fruit and veg, because it meant my detour took me to the top of Briggate where Jodie was rapping. Walking in the […]
Street Art – The People’s Gallery
I’m very passionate and a keen champion of street art and the artists who create it. I don’t feel street art and street artists get the recognition and respect they deserve. I hope to help change this and want to write about the benefits of street art on mental health, especially during present times. […]
Breaking The Mould – Sculpture By Women Since 1945. Open until 5 September.
I’m always excited to go see some art. It’s one of my favourite things to do. So, when I had the opportunity to go see some sculpture at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park stage of a touring exhibition, I was already there! Now, I know we’ve been locked up from all the things that bring us […]
In Conversation With Art Doctors
At the start of lockdown, Fe discovered what Art Doctors is all about – helping people to improve their access to, and participation in contemporary art in all its forms. Hey Art Doctors! Introduce yourselves, please.Alison: We’re the Art Doctors. I’m Alison Mcintyre and this is Liz SterliWe are the founders of the Art Doctors, […]