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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

‘Does this body of writing represent success in bringing the once-marginalised world of participatory art into a more respectable position…? Or is it a sign of failure, that so much has been written but so little understood?’ Great new blog from François Matarasso aselflessart.com/2026/03/14/s...

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So many books

There’s a corridor in my house where I keep books I don’t use regularly, books about art, culture and community. I went to look for something today (a book by Tim Ingold, which I didn&#…

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Just seen this on a bus in South London. LOVE it, great stunt and campaign, being seen by people & raising awareness across London- bravo @biteback2030.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social 👏👏

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Wonderful to see and hear the work of budding arts leaders with lived experience, all sharing and highlighting the power of arts for individual and social change #ArtsForChange

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

An uplifting evening last night with @artshomelessint.bsky.social associates, with personal performances on experiences of homelessness, trauma, mental health, intersectionality, stigma- & the importance of arts providing voice, hope, relations, recovery, futures. Bravo as always to the AHI team 👏

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I LOVE the latest @bigissue.com -a full takeover from graf legend 10Foot & crew I’m a bit of a graf fan (see my 1st film!) & the aesthetic & content of this is 👌 Hats off @paulmcnamee.bsky.social handing over the keys for a brill collection inc @resonancefm.bsky.social @ourmoh.bsky.social & more

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

1 week to nominate for @smkcampaigners.bsky.social National Campaigner Awards 2025. 10 categories to choose from. Last year the #CreativeChangemaker category launched, for creative interventions that led to social change.  Deadline this Fri 28 Feb 👉 smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c... #ArtsforSocialChange

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🎨✨ Art isn’t just a mirror—it’s a megaphone. From street murals to music that moves mountains, the arts inspire action & amplify voices for change. Charities, policymakers, creatives—how can we unite to make art a catalyst for real positive change?👇 #ArtsForChange #CreativeAction #SocialJustice

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

As UK grapples with effects of a turbulent decade & global catastrophes, @1854.photography Portrait of Britain shows everyday tales, resilience, achievement, & moments of care- a counter-narrative to bleak headlines Amazing & beautiful images, on signs & billboards across UK. #ArtForChange

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Arts and culture is good for our health & wellbeing - and now there is evidence of what it's worth - £8bn/year in the UK in quality of life improvements and productivity, highlights new study from DCMS. www.theguardian.com/society/2024... #CreativeHealth #ArtsforSocialChange

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Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It's official: engaging with arts and culture benefits health & wellbeing (which has been evidenced lots) - AND now this has been quantified as generating £8bn/year in quality of life improvements and productivity, highlights new DCMS study. www.theguardian.com/society/2024... #CreativeHealth

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Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds

Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

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Katy Rubin @katyrubin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Book alert, coming in Feb! Excited to have co-written a chapter in this book from Bloomsbury, alongside Malaika Cunningham and Sarah Woods. Chapter subtitle: "Theatre of the Oppressed and Disrupting the Tone of Voice within Deliberative Democracy." (hi Bluesky! Still learning how this site works..)

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Applied Theatre: Voice

Applied Theatre: Voice is a unique exploration of the conceptual and practical understandings of voice in relation to applied theatre. Voice is fundamental to m…

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

In just under 4 hours, you've helped us raise an amazing £17,570 towards our £32,000 @biggive.bsky.social goal! We're grateful to all donating or sharing our #ChristmasChallenge. Your generosity is a reminder of how much our work means to many #StandWithStreetwise donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Jennie Kermode @jenniekermode.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I spoke with filmmaker and academic Juman Quneis about what it's like living in the West Bank whilst Gaza is being attacked, and about the importance of art as a means of resistance. yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Art and survival in Palestine

Filmmaker and academic Juman Quneis on life under Israeli occupation in the West Bank and how art provides a means of resistance

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Great piece about the power of arts & creativity in improving wellbeing, supporting healthcare, and wider social and financial benefits in creative place making- in @artsprofessional.co.uk from Tom Holley at the brill ACAVA in North Kensington #ArtsForSocialChange 👇

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

'If you employ people with lived experience or fund orgs that do, think carefully about how to ensure they’re given same opportunities & respect as any other professional’ Really important research from @itsgroundswell.bsky.social on lived experience roles & stigma 👇👇 #LivedExperience #Coproduction

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Christopher @apperleybennett.com · 18/11/2024

Cleaner oceans = Thriving Marine Life. Research and studies have shown that collaborative community art is an effective tool for engaging diverse audiences to talk about difficult topics such as climate change. #artactivisim #activism #climatechange #

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This weeks heartbreaking BBCNews report that schoolchildren from struggling families are pretending to eat out of empty lunchboxes to save their embarrassment at having no food is exactly why we should all join @bigissue in calling for a POVERTY ZERO LAW👇

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Elijah Mckenzie-Jackson @elijahmj.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Showcasing my artwork shedding light on police violence and brutality – a visual narrative demanding change. #Artivism #EndPoliceBrutality 'bear witness' - Elijah Mckenzie-Jackson

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ASC Agency @asc-agency.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

New #ArtsForSocialChange feed here. A work in progress bringing together arts for social & systemic change, artivism, creative campaigning, social justice and more. Come follow if interested... bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This week, Arts Homelessness International's 5th birthday reminding us why art & creativity is important personally, for community, solidarity, internationally, in so many ways (with some brilliant artwork and great performances). Support their Friends scheme now! 5/6

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Inspiring, galvanising, uplifting - desperately needed after some challenging weeks. A huge thanks to all ❤️ #ArtsForSocialChange #solidarity #arts #homelessness #systemschange 6/6

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hope. Voice. Survival. Community. Solidarity. Systemic Change. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending several events that have highlighted the importance & potential of arts and creativity for individual wellbeing, community, solidarity, and social and systemic change 1/ 6

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Rainy Studios (٭°̧̧̧ω°̧̧̧٭)–🛍️BL Shop Open!🛍️–Got Laid Off (+=ω=) @samaburime.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

This is going to be a thread where I keep Organizational/Activist resources I come across in the wild. If you want you can QRT this post with your own resources & I'll add them later. (Just so I don't have hundreds of people spamming links) www.lifeisasacredtext.com/organize/ #organizing

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On Organizing

time to level up / an early draft of a playbook

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Michael Chandler @mlchandler.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

This is amazing news. A huge shout and credit to @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @markdavyd.bsky.social and the team 👏👏

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