When to engage
When an arts or community initiative needs a producing approach, local partnerships, access planning and practical coordination.
How the work is approached
The scope is tailored to your decision, timeframe, community and available evidence.
Creative producing, artist residencies, cultural programmes, place-based arts and community events.
- Step 01
Define the programme and context
Clarify the purpose, place, audience and resources. Agree responsibilities, decision-making and the role of artists and community partners.
- Step 02
Develop partnerships and participation
Build relationships with artists, local organisations and host spaces. Plan accessible participation, communication and practical support.
- Step 03
Coordinate delivery
Set out budgets, schedules, agreements and delivery requirements. Coordinate contributors and specialist inputs within the agreed scope.
- Step 04
Document and review
Gather feedback from participants, artists and partners. Record learning and identify improvements for future programmes.
Possible outputs
- Programme concept and producing plan
- Artist, host and partner coordination
- Access, delivery and review arrangements
- Programme concept and delivery brief
- Partnership and participation plan
- Budget, schedule and coordination arrangements
- Accessible programme information
- Feedback summary and recommendations
Scope, outputs, responsibilities, timing and fees are agreed before work begins.
Relevant experience
Examples include work from Alisha Abate’s previous Council roles and independent practice. Each account explains the contribution and context.
- Producing shopfront artist residencies
Produced residencies through artist, host and site coordination, with facilitated planning by Gill and Paul.
- Window Shopping: neighbourhood partnerships and delivery
Developed neighbourhood partnerships and coordinated programme delivery.
- Wheatsheaf Road
Translated community conversations into a brief and coordinated a building-integrated project.