Dust Rising is a community interest company creating visual arts exhibitions in unusual spaces around Stoke-on-Trent, aiming to raise the profile of visual arts across the city.

In December 2019 Artsbank sat down with the Dust Rising team – Joyce Iwaszko, Kornelia Herms and Terry Shave – to talk about their experiences over the last few years creating projects in the city and get their tips and advice for those starting out.

Check out our in-depth interview in the video above.

Access a transcript of the interview here: Dust Rising Transcript

Learn more about Dust Rising.

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00:30 – What is Dust Rising?

00:55 – How did Dust Rising begin?

01:40 – Why was it important to make this happen in Stoke-on-Trent?

02:10 – Tell us about the spaces and venues you have created exhibitions in

04:32 – How have you been working with visual arts graduates?

05:41 – How do you decide a theme for your exhibitions?

07:36 – Tell us about the team and how you work together

11:20 – Why did you decide to set up as a Community Interest Company?

12:47 – What is the process of planning a Dust Rising event?

14:37 – How have you funded your projects?

16:16 – How do you reach your audiences?

18:27 – What’s been the biggest challenge making your projects happen?

20:53 – What’s your top tip for making ‘sit-specific’ projects?

22:53 – What piece of advice would you give those looking to making cultural events happen in their communities?

ARTSBANK MEETS… is all about capturing and sharing the experiences, knowhow and tips of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffs artists, community groups and ‘movers and shakers’ who have been making great cultural experiences in the area.

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