Power to Placemaking: How does the autonomy of Further Education encourage Artist-Teachers to work with local community projects?

Abstract

Further Education creates opportunities to design engaging projects that widen access to the benefits of the Arts. Inclusive projects are allowing us to exhibit new examples of Placemaking. We are coming together to create inspiring bodies of work. Community groups have also welcomed learners with open arms. I am aiming to reflect on how partnerships with the creative community can strengthen motivations and form meaningful relationships in times of uncertainty.

My institution has recently collaborated with Culture Weston to create a community installation to bring life back to the local high street. 

This presentation explores the value of relationships with community groups and provides a reflection on the Culture Weston 21st Century Supershrines project from an educator's perspective. 

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Biography

My name is Ronnie Houselander Cook. I am an Artist-teacher based in the South-West of England. I am also an EdD student focusing on how Artist-Teacher identities impact learner journeys.

I currently work with a range of different bodies from my institution but have been privileged to build connections with other communities. Over the past 2 years, I have also built connections with a local Arts Business called Culture Weston. My relationship with Culture Weston is one of the focus points for this paper.

Images provided by Culture Weston