July 4th and 5th.
Invigilation at “External Perceptions of Stroud” exhibition and writing about my research as an example of how the arts can engage communities and influence landscape change processes. The exhibition is off work produced by architecture students at UWE. Visitors interested in the work and it provided an excellent catalyst for a number of conversations.
The exhibition and associated meeting was hosted by Mills Cafe and organised by Max Comfort and Carole Garfield of Stroud Chamber of Trade and Commerce as a next steps in The WEAVE. The meeting was very well attended with both the leader and vice-leader of the district council and mayor and deputy mayor of the town council in attendance.
In discussion, it became clear that the assembled group, while interested in longer-term solutions, were keen to see some “quick wins”, one of which related to signage, walks and gateways. I am left considering whether this should become a part of the brief for the next phase of research. There is likely to be a funding implication.
Meanwhile I continue to read and write about sustainability, citizenship and the role of the arts.
