Empowering & Supporting Arts Communities with Celine Wyatt

We mark International Women’s Day with an inspiring interview with Celine Wyatt, Head of Creative Development and Learning at Blackpool Grand Theatre and a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. 

Celine shares her personal story of resilience, tracing the highs and lows of her career. She offers a profound look into the realities of working within the arts and cultural sector, highlighting the blend of passion, perseverance, and the need for systemic change to support professionals at all stages of their careers. Celine’s story is a testament to the strength found in creative resilience and the importance of community support in navigating the complexities of professional and personal life in the arts.

What You'll Learn:

1. What are the health inequalities facing women in the workplace? Including the impact of maternity and menopause on professional life.

2. The systemic challenges faced by women in the workplace and the importance of advocacy for policies that support women's health and equality in the arts sector.

3. How arts organisations can foster a supportive environment for both new talents and veteran professionals.

4. How resilience can be nurtured within the community through storytelling and initiatives like the Story Led Resilience Programme can support mental health. 

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THE ARTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN PODCAST

Explore innovative concepts and gain insights from professionals and leaders in the arts, culture, heritage and live entertainment space.

Join arts and culture industry leaders and specialists for actionable advice and inspiration as they share their stories and expertise and discuss the big issues at the forefront of the arts and culture landscape.

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LOVE TA&EIB? GOT A GREAT TOPIC OR STORY TO SHARE?

If you’ve got a topic you’d like us to cover or want to share your story - get in touch! [email protected].

Don’t forget to like, follow and review! It helps others find the show. 

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RESOURCES

Blackpool Grand Theatre: https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/category/creative-learningBoing Boing

Resilience Framework: https://www.boingboing.org.uk/resilience/resilient-therapy-resilience-framework/

Follow Celine Wyatt (Twitter/X: @CelineHWyatt) to follow her ongoing work and advocacy in the arts community.

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A special thank you to Celine Wyatt for joining us and sharing her personal story and experience. We also want to thank our listeners for their continuous support, don’t forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave a review for "The Arts and Everything in Between" podcast.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Celine Wyatt is Head of Creative Learning at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. She has a BA (Hons) in English and Drama with a Certificate in Education. Celine currently sits on the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Education Advisory Panel and the Edge Hill University Employability Panel.

Celine has worked in theatre, cultural and education sectors and has had positions as a Teacher, Arts Officer, Youth Worker, Schools Cultural Development Officer and Creative Learning Director. She is a Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Fellow, a Common Purpose Graduate, a Trustee of Zest Academy Trust, a Member of the Royal Society of Arts Evidence Champions Network, a Member of the Member Cultural Learning Alliance, an Arts Award Adviser and a Resilient Trainer.

Celine is committed to enabling children and young people to build their capacity and resilience through creative experiences and processes.