Beyond the Obvious - Action Research Workshop - Grimsby

A support network for the visual arts sector in Yorkshire and Humber.To be a voice and advocate for the visual arts sector in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivering a programme that affects change in the profile, reputation and sustainability of the visual arts and artists.We support artists, makers and professionals to identify issues and priorities for action.Collaborate with organisations in supporting the visual arts through professional development, advocacy, research and promotion.Champion and advocate for the role of visual arts in leading on social and political change.

Yorkshire and Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN)

Explore how identity impacts creative practice and develop positive actions to provide greater equity.

Our Big Picture

<h3>Join us at a <strong><strong>Beyond the Obvious - Action Research Workshop</strong></strong><strong><strong>.</strong></strong></h3><h3><br></h3><p>As part of a small group of creatives, we will work through a series of exercises and creative activities to uncover how we describe and label both ourselves and each other.</p><p>Explore ways in how we can deconstruct barriers to help us collectively thrive in the arts sector. Get ready to share insights and knowledge, go beyond the obvious and create actions for change!</p><p>This workshop is perfect for artists. makers, arts workers and creative practitioners based in Yorkshire and the Humber. It is in person and limited to 14 people.</p><p><br></p><h4>Background</h4><p>The research coming from these workshops is part of a larger part of research we are doing across Yorkshire and the Humber. The YVAN Research and Learning Working Group, decided to explore the issues raised in the Beyond the Obvious 2 snapshot project, providing agency to the region's Global Majority artists and arts workers to reflect on their experiences of the education and cultural institutions.</p><p>The action research is being toured around parts of the region where YVAN has little presence or active connections, to ask the creative sector to explore some of the key provocations coming from the <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/36de7db59d.html#page/1" title="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/36de7db59d.html#page/1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BTO2 publication</a>. So far we have toured in locations in Sheffield and Rotherham with our next location after Grimsby to be Bradford.</p><p><br></p><h4>The Key provocations are:</h4><p><br></p><ol><li>How are we, as creatives, able to thrive independently?</li><li>What categories and labels are assigned to you?</li><li>What do you want to share about your personal self as a creative, with whom and how much? (relates to intersectional data collection by organisations)</li><li>What are the changes we need to make to bring equity of opportunity and recognition?</li><li>Where do you look for professional and/or creative support?</li></ol><p><br></p><h4>Accessibility</h4><p>The workshop will take place in Project Lab space at Our Big Picture. It is on the ground Floor and wheelchair accessible from the highstreet. There is 1 unisex toilet which is in an outbuilding, currently accessible for wheelchair users using the buildings portable ramps. There are parking options nearby. Our Big Picture are located on a busy highstreet but havent had any issues in the past with excessive noise. The organisers can accomodate for a quiet space during breaks if needed.</p><p>If you have any access needs, any questions or would like further information please email: info@yvan.org.uk</p><p>Image: Artists and Artsworkers from Beyond the Obvious tour in Rotherham</p>

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