THE LIVING MEMORY PROJECT (CIC)
We work closely with individuals, communities and organisations across the UK to develop and deliver arts and heritage projects that tell the story of people and place. Our projects engage with people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds and often involve oral history practitioners, archive specialists, photographers, artists, filmmakers and community specialists.
We produce public and community-specific events, publications, exhibitions, and films that capture and celebrate the stories, perspectives, and experiences of participants and practitioners. We do this in ways that are engaging, accessible and meaningful for a diversity of audiences.
OUR PROJECTS
Photography and Life Stories from across The Black Country
A four-year project celebrating and archiving life stories and personal photography collections. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England, this project delivered 160 community events, workshops and sharing days, and produced 16 exhibitions across the region.
Our Commonwealth: The People of Sandwell
A project celebrating many extraordinary people from across Sandwell to mark the staging of The Commonwealth Games 2022. Using film, photography, oral history and performance, Our Commonwealth explores the lives of different people who support others and make our communities better places to live. Funded by Sandwell Council and Arts Council England.
Future Stirchley
A film commissioned by Historic England about the community of Stirchley in Birmingham, and how it has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic. Released in March 2021, the film is a snapshot of a strong and vibrant community committed to making Stirchley a better place for all.
Life Stories and Bereavement
We are working with the Birmingham Beravement Service to support their clients record the life story of a loved one who has recently passed away. We work closely with participatants to develop and design their story with personal photographs and publish it as a full-colour bespoke publication that they keep.
