Lisa Roberts
lisacatrin.bsky.social
Lisa Roberts
@lisacatrin.bsky.social
Yorkshire lass (with a sprinkle of Welsh / Italian heritage)
Director - Minerva Creates
Arts & Culture freelancer
Sometimes singer, writer, poet
Life loves - music, film, travel, books, creativity
Mental health advocate
Still chance to apply if you get a wriggle on for not one but two paid creative commissions engagement / consultation briefs for Kirklees Libraries Makerspaces & Our Cultural Heart in Huddersfield.

Closing date extended to 13 January 12pm
www.creativekirklees.com/en-UK/topic/... #OurCulturalHeart
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January 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Much needed review @artscouncilengland.bsky.social We need to redress the balance / geographically / inclusively / financially & align with a cultural education shift. What the world needs now are ideas & the ability to apply our imagination to global issues & for everyone’s stories to be told.
The government is open a review of Arts Council England to see how to improve access to arts and culture across England & to drive access to opportunity regardless of background.

It fits into the government's Plan for Change, breaking down barriers to opportunity & delivering a decade of renewal.
Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces a new independent review of Arts Council England will launch in the new year
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Reposted by Lisa Roberts
Important findings today from DCMS: “any cuts to arts (inc. heritage) funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk”.

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM