AGA Discussions Liverpool

“I was struck by a very distinct approach to regeneration which I have not come across before, or rather elements of it I have seen in the past but they have been in the context of an unsustainable enthusiasm which innevitably wanes over time. You seem to be building passion in concrete or that's what I think you are trying to do.”  David Jepson, Deputy Director, Riverside Housing

 

“I have been genuinely impressed and inspired by the whole approach of Metal, and having been part of a "Metal dinner party" in Liverpool has been a very good experience of the spirit the organisation. A lively conversation about ones work and the world in general began. I left Liverpool very inspired.”  Judith Egger, artist, Munich

        

“Just a quick thanks for the supper on Thursday evening - despite my fears of naffness it turned out to be a stimulating and thoroughly enjoyable evening - an occasion that is right out of the box- with the help of wine and a levelled and warm environment (hosted really well by you and Graham). It was really fun.”  Alison Tickell, Music Skills Director, Creative and Cultural Skills

 

“I just wanted to say how myself and Jess really enjoyed the evening – the discussion has given us a few ideas for the People’s Panel meeting we are organizing next week that should glean information that will inform the final bid and then feed into any work completed by the ‘artists’ if successful!”  Helen Bidwell, Associate Director, Vision 21

           

“I found it interesting and enlightening and I was impressed with all the presentations. They provoked a lot of thought and stimulated our imaginations. The whole evening was a great initiative and it was good to meet and listen to so many interesting people.”  Michael Swerdlow, Mersey Partnership's Peoples Panels

 

“I attended at great dinner at Metal last night and absolutely loved meeting the wide range of fellow artists there. As someone who has grown up reading about and dreaming (probably romantically!) of just what it would be like to be part of an artistic group like those started by the filmmakers of the French New Wave, the actors of the Moscow Arts Theatre or the writers of the Lost generation in Paris, Metal is an answered prayer.”  Nick Hale, writer, Liverpool 

 

“Thanks colette for the beautiful food and easy vibes.  It was great to meet some very interesting people and see your home/workplace.”  James Pagella, artist, Liverpool