Imagining Better – a festival of creative thinking
20th January – 14th March 2016
Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire
Professor Oakley will be in conversation about Cultural Policies, Regional Development and Inequalities drawing on her extensive research into the recent culture of New Labour, whilst also posing questions about what might be the culture of the Northern Powerhouse.
Kate will be joined in conversation by Eddie Berg, Creative Consultant, previously Director of BFI Southbank in London; Founder/ former CEO FACT, Liverpool.
Date & Time
03 March 2016
- 5.45pm – Registration and Refreshments
- 6.30pm – Lecture
- 7.30pm – Reception and Networking
Further information is available here.
About
Edge Hill University launches its first Festival of Ideas in 2016 with a diverse range of events exploring culture, health and society. The main theme is Imagining Better – envisioning ways for communities, arts and healthcare to develop and flourish, even in times of austerity and inequality.
It’s a festival of creative thinking for challenging times, making space for crucial conversations and new ideas for the arts, healthcare and public policy. A collection of talks, exhibitions, films and performances will explore issues such as children’s rights and citizenship, arts and social justice, innovative strategies for current healthcare issues, racism in sport, cultural identities and much more.
Links
- Imaging Better 2016 Brochure
- Cultural Value and Inequality: A Critical Literature Review, a report by Dave O’Brien and Kate Oakley, commissioned by the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Cultural Value Project
