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Dana Olărescu reflects on how the dominant conservative culture prevents people from having access and agency to influence the food systems that their affect health and wellbeing. What if the reverse were possible? And could this happen in Nelson? >> in-situ.org.uk/post/palette-…

#thinkingoutloud exploration of ‘Where is the art?’ continues with a look at what’s been happening on ‘Nelson Reimagined’. ⁠The first piece is an introduction to the thinking behind Nelson Reimagined, by curatorial lead-artist Andy Abbott. Link > in-situ.org.uk/post/nelson-r…

We're really looking forward to this! Over the weekend of 29th & 30th April there will be a packed programme of artist-led activity at venues across Nelson. It's all free and open to all! For more info and to book head to the link > eventbrite.co.uk/e/nelson-re…

Isabella Martin’s Outlines is a film that tells an abstract story of the presence & processes of traditional dry stone walling. It explores the way the land is divided, the creation of boundaries, how things are held together & what is beneath. in-situ.org.uk/isabella-mart…

We recently hosted our second Thinking Out Loud conversation, thinking about Where is the Art? We watched Isabella Martin’s film Outlines, readings by from Cathy Hopley and Anna Taylor, followed by a big discussion with local artists, partners, team members and local residents.

We invited Cathy Hopley to write a reflection on working with In-Situ over the past 5 years. She asks about the systems for valuing art - is it about big numbers? Something you can see? Or the invisible work? Link >> in-situ.org.uk/post/celebrat…

For Thinking Out Loud / Where is the art? team member Anna has written a reflection on the practice of creating & holding space for things to happen. In it she explores embedded practice as a symbiosis of hosting & being hosted, boundaries & letting go. in-situ.org.uk/post/create-a…

In March, In-Situ took part in Gathering Momentum, a series of talks & workshops curated by 6 Young Creative Producers. We were asked to present ideas about Creative Ecologies, so we looked back through the archive. ⁠Thank you @engagevisualart for having us!

We're asking the question 'Where is the art?' This is something we're often asked, where our work is sometimes invisible or hard to see. Over the next month we will share writing commissioned from people connected to our practice that provide a way to think around this theme.

Would you like to participate in making an experimental food festival? To find out how, join us for an information session at 5pm on Wednesday 29th March, at Building Bridges (20 Scotland Rd, BB9 7UU). No booking is required and all are welcome!

Ramadan Mubarak to all our colleagues and communities who are celebrating!

This part of This is Nelson (part of Nelson Town Deal) is artist-led. Over the past 3 months, Andy Abbott, Dana Olarescu, Michael Powell, Sam Jones & Kristina Borg have been out and about doing walks, workshops & meet-ups in town. Follow @This_is_Nelson to keep updated!

Please support our work by completing our audience survey - research.audiencesurveys.org…

Over a year ago we invited poet Hafsah Aneela Bashir was to work on an open brief with In-Situ and women from the Deen Centre. Hafsah has recently written a reflection on this joyous process which you can find here: in-situ.org.uk/post/heart-of… ⁠ ⁠

Are you an Artist with experience working with young people? We are looking for East Lancs based creative practitioners to work with young people aged 4-16 as part of a youth strand across Pendle throughout this year. Interested? Send examples of your work to [email protected]

Free foraging activities with artist Kristina Borg and Pete Compston! On Tuesday 21st, we'll take you on a foraging walk. Followed by a workshop on Friday 24th. Email [email protected] to get involved!

Happening tonight! 6pm at Unity Hall Wellbeing Centre, Nelson.

Want to know more about events happening in Nelson? Have a story to tell about how your family helped shape our town? Want to take a seat at the planning table & participate in projects? Come to the Community Assembly, Tuesday 14th March at 6pm. ticketsource.co.uk/this-is-n…

Chat and explore new ideas with people who live, work and spend time in Nelson. The next Community Assembly is on 14 March at the Unity Wellbeing Centre from 6pm to 8pm. Book your free place tinyurl.com/35a36fwr Find out more in our news story tinyurl.com/yc85hjs4

Happy #InternationalWomensDay🎉 Celebrating the "Heart of Pendle" project, showcasing stirring haikus by local women of The Deen Centre, created with artist @Hafsah_A_Bashir Check out the work at M65 junc 12, Brierfield Railway Station, & taxis across Pendle! #HeartOfPendle