In-Conversation

Motivated to challenge public perceptions of art and to introduce socially engaged practices to new audiences, In-situ organised regular In-conversation events led by artists, arts organisations, and local government officials. Taking place at the local library, over tea and biscuits, In-Conversation was free and open to all; anyone could walk in. We wanted to have public conversations around what art is, and can be, expanding our understandings beyond traditional painting, sculpture and exhibition-making. Sessions ranged from Can Plants Anticipate the Future?, led by then artist-in-residence Alice Rutherford, to chats as we walked together up Pendle Hill. It was through these sessions that we met Hussnain Hanif, who has played a pivotal role in the success of our public programme and is now a Board Member.