Summer events are now well under way, but we are sadly seeing the return of social unrest in public spaces. We’re re-sharing the guidance we produced in 2024 and 2025, and other resources from elsewhere to help you navigate through uncertain times.
Guidance for the Sector During Uncertain Times.
We produced this guidance in 2024 in the light of civic unrest caused by misinformation. Recommendations set out in the guidance may still be of use to sector colleagues. Read more
Supporting Minoritised Audiences, Artists, and Staff Safety
We produced this blog post in 2025 to encourage preventative and responsive action plans to deal with agitators. Read More
Social Cohesion – The power of diverse-led arts organisations by Cohesion Plus for Arts Professional
In this article from 2025, Cohesion Plus’ Artistic Director Gurvinder reflects on what he has learned about managing outdoor arts events in times of unrest. Read more
Joy Meets Sector-Wide Care
Inspirate’s Executive Producer Parmjit Sagoo spoke at our Annual Conference in 2026 about the emotional and political realities of working in contested public space. Outdoor arts, she said, is an “empowering and shared space,” an act of “resistance, visibility and joy” at a time when division is rife. But joy alone isn’t enough. Her challenge to the sector was sharp: How do we maintain that energy while strengthening safeguarding for artists and teams? Watch Parmjit’s speech
England United: Pride not Prejudice toolkit by British Futures
New research into what the public, including ethnic minorities, thinks about English identity and its symbols. The toolkit includes specific sections on the 2026 World Cup. Read more
