Phoebe speaks to Kathryn about how she set up ARTCRY—a politically responsive, public art fund that gives applicants a decision within 7 days. 

She talks about how she noticed a lack of political artwork in the public realm like the memorable artistic protests of the 1980s. She explains part of why that work didn’t exist was there was no existing fund to support reactionary artwork with a lead time of anything less than 6 weeks. In solving that problem, Kathryn came up with ARTCRY. 

Kathryn explains how she used professional networks and input from artists to refine the initial idea. She also discusses the skill set she built as a theatre producer that proved instrumental in building the partnerships that took ARTCRY from idea to reality. 

Kathryn’s experience shows that if you notice a gap in the market, something that you think should exist but doesn’t, you might be the perfect person to build it. 

Arts Work is brought to you by Sadler’s Wells in association with Barclays Dance Pass.   

You can find:    

• transcripts and details on the full series here   
• more information on Barclays Dance Pass here   
• follow Sadler's Wells on Twitter @Sadlers_Wells  
• more information on ARTCRY here 
• follow ARTCRY on Twitter @ARTCRY1 

 Kathryn mentions:

Improbable 

What next 

Emergency Exit Arts  

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Ankur speaks to Phil (he/him) about how his journey as a producer began by running a one-off queer club night and has led him to creating one of the UK’s biggest arts festivals dedicated to LGBTQIA+ culture.  

He explains how he initiated long-overdue conversations about queer representation within larger arts institutions, which led to long-lasting partnerships. He talks through how he applied for, then allocated, funding and support from multiple sources to help him create the first iteration of Curious Festival. 

Phil shares how he came to feel comfortable with the title and responsibilities of ‘producer’. He talks about how positive role models helped him give himself permission to be confident when networking and building collaborations to expand the cultural offerings in the North East of England.  

Phil’s experience shows the power of identifying a gap in the market and harnessing your own perspective, entrepreneurship and creative energy to bring new ideas and ventures to life. 

Arts Work is brought to you by Sadler’s Wells in association with Barclays Dance Pass.   

You can find:    

• transcripts and details on the full series here   
• more information on Barclays Dance Pass here   
• follow Sadler's Wells on Twitter @Sadlers_Wells  
• more information on Curious Arts here 
• follow Curious Arts on Twitter @CuriousArts 

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Ankur speaks to Ivan Blackstock about the many hats he wears as an artist and how he stays true to himself across the disciplines of dance, theatre, film and music, to name a few.

Ivan talks about creating spaces such as CRXSSPLATFXRM, to showcase new work and enable collaborations in hip hop and street culture. He talks about going between the worlds of performing at Sadler’s Wells and choreographing Beyoncé’s BROWN SKIN GIRL video.

Ivan shares how self-guided learning, especially through social media, is core to how he continues to grow as an artist. He talks about how he has built up a community of collaborators over the years, who are also his greatest supporters and who help him in times of self-doubt.

Ivan’s experience is a great example of how to build a body of work within existing organisations and within new contexts that you create. His story is a testament to a two- way street that makes the best artists: when you learn from and pave the way for the artists around you, you develop yourself.

Arts Work is brought to you by Sadler’s Wells in association with Barclays Dance Pass.   

You can find:    

• transcripts and details on the full series here   
• more information on Barclays Dance Pass here   
• follow Sadler's Wells on Twitter @Sadlers_Wells  
• follow Ivan on Twitter @ivanblackstock 
• And follow CRXSSPLATFXRM on Twitter @crxssplatfxrm

Ivan also mentions:

Birdgang 

BROWN SKIN GIRL video

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