What We Offer
Supporting artists, organisations and cultural partners to lead change with care, creativity and sustainability.
In Between Time (IBT) offers consultancy rooted in lived experience and practice, helping cultural leaders, artists and organisations navigate complex challenges, embed sustainable and ethical approaches and foster transformative change. We work collaboratively, prioritising values-led practice, ecological responsibility, access and care.
Our Approach
Our consultancy is grounded in collaboration and reflection, supporting organisations and artists to explore change holistically. We focus on values-led decision-making, inclusive practice, and sustainable approaches to artistic, organisational and ecological challenges. By working with our clients, rather than for, we co-create strategies and solutions that are practical, context-sensitive, and aligned with long-term cultural, social and environmental goals.
What we support
Change management & organisational development
- Guiding teams through transitions and strategic change
- Embedding care, collective decision-making and accountability
- Developing structures that support sustainable leadership and practice
Sustainable & ecological practice
- Practical support for low-carbon and environmentally responsible production
- Rethinking touring and international collaboration to reduce impact
- Integrating ecological thinking into artistic and organisational strategies
Access, inclusion & care-led practice
- Designing participatory, inclusive processes from the outset
- Supporting underrepresented and marginalised voices
- Mentoring artists and organisations to embed care into practice
Creative & cultural strategy
- Developing programmes that balance artistic vision with sustainability and impact
- Curatorial advice and mentoring for long-term project planning
- Cross-cultural and international collaboration strategies
How we work
We offer consultancy through a range of approaches tailored to your context:
- Embedded consultancy and mentoring for artists and producers
- Strategic workshops and co-design sessions
- Research, R&D and reflective practice
- Curatorial, producing and leadership mentoring
- Facilitation of collaborative projects and partnerships
Who we work with
We collaborate with a diverse range of partners including:
- Arts and cultural organisations
- Funders and strategic bodies
- International and local partners across ecological and creative sectors
- Artists and collectives looking for mentorship, co-creation, and practice development
Experience in practice
Artist as Change Maker (2022, Denmark & UK)
Co-created with Helsingor Theater / Passage Festival and Artist Tom Bailey, this project supported eco-conscious production approaches and SLOW travel.
Matriarchal Leadership (2023, Australia & UK)
Mentoring, research and workshops series exploring matriarchal leadership as a values-led, care-centred approach.
Special Envoy (2023-2024, Australia & UK)
A low-carbon, artist- and producer-led initiative reimagining international collaboration with local expertise and fairer touring models.
Arts Organisation as Change Maker (2024-2025, UK & Latvia/Sweden)
Workshop and discussion series exploring how arts organisations can become agents of change.
CO2RE Artist Showcase (2026, Oxford University & University of Bristol)
Production management, interpretation and engagement consultancy for a 7 artist showcase transforming emerging climate science into installations, performances, audio works and participatory experiences.
Mentoring & Curatorial Consultancy
- With Graham Clayton Chance (2025-2026): immersive dance and film practice leading to community-focused installation
- With Kristina Veasey & Alejandro Ahmed (2023-2026): mentoring disabled-led spaces for hybrid UK-Brazil collaboration
- With Chinasa Vivian Ezhuga (2026): practice-based research on Glossolalia, exploring voice, identity, and empowerment
- Plymouth Culture Creative Leadership Programme (2025-2026): mentoring artist/producer Sarah Bissett, Co-Founder of SOAK Live Art
Working together
IBT’s consultancy is flexible and responsive, supporting early conversations through to long-term engagement. We welcome enquiries from artists, organisations, and partners seeking guidance, collaboration, or mentorship on navigating change, embedding sustainability and developing care-led cultural practice.
Get in touch to explore how we can work together.