Episode Synopsis "Episode 1: If we make it, will they come? How to attract the local community"

Guest speakers : Maisha Chowdhury, Susie Hay of Shortwork, Azzy In this episode we explore how to attract the local community to a participatory art project – the challenges, the moments where it feels easy, and what makes the difference. We’ve all sat in an empty room, teas and biscuits at the ready, wondering if anyone will show. If we’re lucky we’ve experienced moments when people just keep coming - our speakers have lots of tips about how this happens.

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