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Festival Event case studies

Browse case studies for events and activities that have taken place without direct funding from Being Human, as part of our unfunded 'Festival Event' pathway.

Being creative online - 'A Night at the Rare Books Auction'

Ana reveals how she brought about a fantastic online performance that immersed attendees in the action and broke down the barrier of the computer screen.

A spread of items including a 'Being Human festival' tote bag, pens, leaflets, a cardboard box and a small wooden box containing an 'I am human' badge and a wooden book mark

Sending postal packs – ‘The Memory Box’

Find out top tips and lessons learned from ‘The Memory Box’ project which was a public engagement activity based around postal packs.

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Holding an online event – 'Returning to Our Senses'

This case study discusses how to successfully conduct an online event that doesn’t compromise on the interactive and collaborative nature of public engagement.

Attendees making Cartoneras at the Migration Museum for ‘Cartoneras in London’ © Angeles Rodenas.

Working with partners - 'Cartoneras in London'

María discusses the relationships she has built with communities in London and the lessons she has learned from delivering collaborative events.

A patchwork quilt made with squares of pink, blue, white, yellow and black squares of fabric

Focusing on your audience - 'Stitches and Stories'

Heather explores how she tailored her workshop to meet the needs of her audience and created a safe and relaxed environment for Belfast communities.

Finding the right venue - 'Really? A Dig On A Council Estate'

Professor Carenza Lewis gives us the inside scoop on how she planned her fantastic event which engrossed local shoppers with archaeology.

Three woman holding newspapers open and standing on a stage infront of microphones

Working on a budget - 'Singing les roastbeef'

Find out how Hannah delivered a fantastic nineteenth-century French music hall performance as part of the Being Human 'Open Call' pathway.

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Working as a team - 'Ladies of quality wikithon'

Read Kathleen's reflections on their event that celebrated the amazing women at the heart of the Foundling Museum.