I’ve just uncovered a folder which reminds me that on 27th August 2015 I will celebrate 40 years of being an arts administrator in the real world. Julian Garner created the Frog Company, wrote two amazing plays, and in 1975…
Author: Chris Grady
Ask Questions to make connections…
I delight in asking questions, because I love to learn about people and about anything. I am always amazed by the person who chooses to ask no questions when they meet a fellow human being. I had two starkly contrasting…
Preparing ourselves for the business year
I am sitting in a peaceful retreat with family on the last few days of a Christmas/New Year gathering. Hiding myself in a corner I am starting my new year business planning, and I thought I’d share my process…in case…
Preaching to the diverted – in acting and business
Once in a while I write a title and then wonder where that came from. What do I mean by “preaching to the diverted” and why today, why now. It has to do with actors going to audition, people going…
Grab every opportunity – but beware the toilet
I would like to share 3 stories for actors (and actually anyone trying to get their business happening). Get work out there, Grab every opportunity, and Be careful where you do your r&d.
David Cameron “What would his grandmother say ?”
I have been struck this week by realizing that I am becoming more political in my old age, more concerned about the state of the world, and more worried that there may be nothing I can do to make a…
Touching the Core/Soul/Heart…
Through my CGO Surgeries and Kath Burlinson’s Authentic Artist Collective, I get to experience some extraordinary artists and theatremakers as they venture into the unknown with their power to transform lives. Alongside that Kath and I grab the occasional opportunity…
An international welcome from all (but one)
I made my annual pilgrimage to the greatest global trade show on earth last week, and I took with me a shopping list of things I needed to find out to help some British artists, composers, and theatremakers reach out…
Forecast Academy – check it out…
“I can’t keep it in…I can’t lock it away…I’ve got to let it out” is the Cat Stevens lyric I heard sung by an artist as part of her rant this morning, using performance, movement and music to let out…
What’s The Point….I feel political despair
This morning I took time to read the Arts Council’s 10 year strategy properly. It is an inspiring document, filled with important beliefs about the power of the arts to do good, the importance of community, and the need for…