Leeuwarden-based Sjoerd Bootsma participated in Tandem C&P in 2013, working on Criss-Crossing communities with Sandra Hall in Birmingham. Both their organisations at the time: Podium Asteriks and Friction Arts exchanged participatory techniques that are applicable in their work and communities. With an eye to ‘Mienskip’ or ‘sense of community’ – the theme of Leeuwarden European Capital of Culture 2018 - Friction Arts focused on engaging colourful neighbourhoods in the then-far relatively white ‘Welcome to the Village’ festival. In Birmingham, Podium Asteriks’ presence has catalysed many new connections to previously difficult-to-get-to stakeholders. This European collaboration has opened many doors for Sjoerd...