ISAN is an independent group of producers, presenters, promoters and artists working in outdoor arts from the UK and Ireland. We develop the outdoor arts sector through networking, lobbying, information-sharing, training, research, and advocacy support and advice for our members. We are committed to supporting outdoor arts in all its forms and advocating its benefits and practice.
Exciting news!
The ISAN Environmental Sustainable Toolkit will be launched on 21 February at the National Theatre, London. This green guide for the outdoor arts sector is packed with practical guidance, case studies and hot topics. The Toolkit has been developed on behalf of ISAN by Julie’s Bicycle with support from Arts Council England. The publication will be available as a download from 22 February. Watch this space!
ISAN has a new Director
Introduction from Bill Gee
Bill Gee the ISAN Chair is really pleased to announce that Helen Cadwallader has been appointed as the first full-time Director of ISAN and she will start in early January 2012. From 2007 to 2011, Helen was Executive Director of Brighton Photo Biennial, leading on the vision, strategic development, re-branding and re-positioning of the organization. From 2000 to 2006 she was Arts Council England national lead for the strategic development of photography and media, publishing and distribution, advising and developing its Photography and Media strategy, conducting research and managing a range of funds. Prior to this she was the first to manage and further develop the BAA Art Programme, a strategy to commission contemporary art in BAA airports including Heathrow, which operated from 1994 to 1999.
Helen said: “ISAN offers a unique platform to represent and promote the interests of outdoor arts including, companies, organisations and individual practitioners. I am looking forward to building on the significant success and achievements of the organisation, working with the ISAN board and membership network, to lead the organisation into the next exciting phase of its growth. I look forward to meeting and speaking with as many members as possible in my first few months in the role.”
The ISAN Access Toolkit – Download here
Packed with examples of measures which events organisers can take to meet the requirements of Deaf and disabled audience members at outdoor arts festivals and events; including marketing, transport, site layout, the range of access services that can be offered and ideas about programming.
The ISAN Access Toolkit focuses on practical, achievable measures and highlights examples of good practice from case studies of 4 existing festivals. It also contains guidelines on practical issues, (signage, platforms etc.), useful contacts, and will help you to understand your obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act.
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ISAN was commissioned by Arts Council England to research and map training and professional development within the outdoor arts sector. Outdoor Arts Training Guide is the result of that commission.
Welcome to ISAN
ISAN is an independent group of producers, presenters, promoters and artists working in outdoor arts from the UK and Ireland. We develop the outdoor arts sector through networking, lobbying, information-sharing, training, research, and advocacy support and advice for our members. We are committed to supporting outdoor arts in all its forms and advocating its benefits and practice.
Exciting news!
The ISAN Environmental Sustainable Toolkit will be launched on 21 February at the National Theatre, London. This green guide for the outdoor arts sector is packed with practical guidance, case studies and hot topics. The Toolkit has been developed on behalf of ISAN by Julie’s Bicycle with support from Arts Council England. The publication will be available as a download from 22 February. Watch this space!
ISAN has a new Director
Introduction from Bill Gee
Bill Gee the ISAN Chair is really pleased to announce that Helen Cadwallader has been appointed as the first full-time Director of ISAN and she will start in early January 2012. From 2007 to 2011, Helen was Executive Director of Brighton Photo Biennial, leading on the vision, strategic development, re-branding and re-positioning of the organization. From 2000 to 2006 she was Arts Council England national lead for the strategic development of photography and media, publishing and distribution, advising and developing its Photography and Media strategy, conducting research and managing a range of funds. Prior to this she was the first to manage and further develop the BAA Art Programme, a strategy to commission contemporary art in BAA airports including Heathrow, which operated from 1994 to 1999.
Helen said: “ISAN offers a unique platform to represent and promote the interests of outdoor arts including, companies, organisations and individual practitioners. I am looking forward to building on the significant success and achievements of the organisation, working with the ISAN board and membership network, to lead the organisation into the next exciting phase of its growth. I look forward to meeting and speaking with as many members as possible in my first few months in the role.”
The ISAN Access Toolkit – Download here
Packed with examples of measures which events organisers can take to meet the requirements of Deaf and disabled audience members at outdoor arts festivals and events; including marketing, transport, site layout, the range of access services that can be offered and ideas about programming.
The ISAN Access Toolkit focuses on practical, achievable measures and highlights examples of good practice from case studies of 4 existing festivals. It also contains guidelines on practical issues, (signage, platforms etc.), useful contacts, and will help you to understand your obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act.
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