Sublime

British cultural policy has been hindered by decades of protectionist infighting between opposing special interests (Hewison 1995). Instead we need a more balanced under- standing of the role and worth of the arts in our society – one which simultaneously embraces their aesthetic, cultural, economic and social values, and allows for the differ- ent

Participatory arts projects can also be empowering, and help people gain con- trol over their lives – sometimes, as with Acting Up’s work with severely disabled peo- ple, in a very practical sense. They can also play a vital role in the regeneration process, facilitating consultation and partnership between residents and public agencies. Arts proje

‘exploratory social science’.

‘asset-based’ or ‘strengths-based’ practice, that looks to build up people’s strengths (Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2018).

Je me souviendrai longtemps du bilan que j’ai réalisé après le passage à 4 jours de l’imprimerie L’Artésienne, une des toutes premières entreprises qui avaient mis en œuvre cette idée, avant même la loi Robien, avec les exonérations « 32 heures » données par l’amendement déposé par Gérard Larcher en décembre 1993…