Artist's Introduction To Reciprocate

"Reciprocate" has been an ongoing project exploring giving and reciprocation within different communities. I (Socially Engaged Artist Beth Barlow) have been lucky enough to find co-creators who have explored the ideas along with me.

Thus far it has manifest in four different places.

1 Through Project Shed in Salford

2 Through a rural youth club and residential home in Cuddington, Cheshire

3 Through "Gifting Days" in Northwich, Cheshire

4 Through "Beautiful Things" with Manchester Metropolitan University, Populate, Chester and VAC gallery Northwich. 

The work has explored how giving ties community together and our modern scepticism about giving which sometimes stops us asking for or offering help. It has looked at how both the giver and the reciever often get something positive from each transaction and explored the relationships between each role. Along the way we have uncovered lots of surprising things and had deep discussions with adults and children alike. 

Art has been the driving force behind the process and has also helped us to articulate our ideas.  

Each location has used the project in a different way and you can read about each within this blog which brings all the findings from the project together in one place.  The idea held within the project are free for others to use for their own community benefit. Out of courtesy to all those who have been involved along the way a mention would be much appreciated.

The project will never be called concluded and if you would like to suggest a future site and sub topic for exploration please do get in touch with myself Beth Barlow bethbarlow(at)bethbarlow.com

 

The project has been supported by: Arts Council England,  LKYPCG, Cuddington And Sandiway Youth Club, Sandiway Manor Nursing Home, Cheshire Youth Services,  Inspiring Communities, Salford, Transition Northwich, CWAC Councillors, Manchester Metropolitan University, VAC gallery Cheshire and Working Title Artists Collective.

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