Culture Northumberland Research Interviews #13

Good afternoon all.

How has your week been?

Claire here. I’m aiming to publish more of the behind the scenes of our current research into the possibilities for Culture Northumberland. These conversations are now wrapping up and my recommendations will be ready soon.

You can find our previous posts here.

A few weeks back I met with Rebecca Phillips from Fluent Consulting. Rebecca is based in Amble but works nationally.

Our conversation spanned dynamism, artist stability, evolution, working locally. big visions and devolution deals.

You can watch or listen to the conversation.

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If you are unfamiliar with Rebecca’s work;

They say;

Hi, I'm Rebecca Phillips, Director of Fluent
I'm an organisational and systems development specialist

My passion is to help you and your organisation connect and collaborate inside and out to:
- Operate more creatively
- Adapt to change with greater ease
- Deliver more than you can do on your own
- Grow sustainably in line with your values
- Benefit your people, your partners and our planet

https://fluentconsulting.co.uk

Conversation highlights…

- The drive for strategic collaborations among artists and creatives.

- Addressing infrastructure challenges that hinder artistic expansion.

- The crucial role of language and perception in redefining the arts as a pivotal part of enterprise and investment.

- Encouraging diversified income and entrepreneurial mindset among artists.

- Ideas for physical and virtual platforms to connect artists with larger audiences.

- The empowerment of women within the creative sectors of Northumberland.

- Inspiring community pride through public art and profiling regional talent.

Rebecca's passion is palpable as she calls for a new era of culture in Northumberland, one that interweaves creativity with broader societal goals. This episode is an invitation to both creatives and audiences alike to join forces, support local talent, and make art an integral part of our daily lives.

! Reminders !

Dates for your diary

Read more, see dates and pop along to join in;

Northumberland cultural co-working dates 2024

Calling all freelance creatives 👋🏻 Fancy meeting some of your cultural sector/ creative colleagues? Want to share ideas, catch up and collaborate? Need some accountability to get some work done? Come along to a 2024 Northumberland cultural co-working session.

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Claire

Claire Venus

Culture Northumberland

Thanks so much to our recent supporters here at Culture Northumberland;

Esmé Weijun Wang,Vanessa Priest, Lindsey Mclaren, Louise Mabbs,

Hilary Elder, Republic Gallery, Dex Hannon, Dispel Develop, Alison EdwardsA Recumbent Prattler, Lyn Campbell - you’ll learn more about their work soon.