'We’re reminded rapidly of the power of language and the baggage – if not freight – it carries. We find ourselves reaching for words and terms which come from the depths of our memories and...
The 2024 - 2025 partnerships will explore a wide range of themes and artforms, from prison theatre, youth led and disability led work, climate change, migrant activism, feminism, rural arts and more....
'The local communities have become more empowered through having additional young creative’s who they can invite to their activities and events. These emerging artists have collectively worked...
'As part of this exchange, we have been inspired by SET and the use of empty buildings to transform areas and create communities. In our work in Dresden, we would like to replicate their approach....
'We discussed the challenges of connecting with communities, especially when you have a transient space on rolling lease contracts and your beginning is rooted in grassroots activism. We were...
'We spent time considering how to share our practice, explorations and process with our audiences, the groups of young makers and artists we often collaborate with, but also the wider creative...
'What was particularly impressive at both locations was the extraordinarily large output of open activities for the community, which is mainly possible because so many people volunteer and want to...
'Through this exchange we have extended our network, our knowledge, and our community reach. And more importantly, the grant gave us, two small organisations in a vast landscape of inspiring...
“In the face-to-face meetings, we learned about and experienced the similarities and differences between the two partner organisations. We have so much in common. We are members-led organisations...
'During the tour of the building, I became aware of the importance of the coal mining industry for the local community and the implications of the decline during the 80s. Throughout my various...
'During this exchange we learned that sustainability should not be limited to the internal practices of an organization, but that we can think of creative ways to make sustainability a participatory...
In this film we hear from two partners who received funding during Cultural Bridge's pilot year 2022-2023 and have continued to be funded as a 'Tier 2' partnership in 2023 - 2024. They share insight...
“Both sides of this ‘Cultural Bridge’ have gifted me an unforgettable experience. It’s provided an opportunity to explore themes around climate change with a wonderfully talented group,...
What was interesting for the partner organisations, who are typically in the creative driving seat, was learning to hand over control to the young artists. There were many sticking points in the...
'Femxle Spaces' is an interdisciplinary and intergenerational performance project by womxn from the twin cities of Dortmund and Leeds who talk about their urban lives, struggles and visions for the...