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Strange Cargo’s practice has been built on the ethos of involving other people in the process of creating our work.

The company’s key strength is our understanding of where engagement begins.  Everything we do, be it a residency with an international artist, or an award winning public artwork, can be traced back to the broad invitation we make to communities to be involved.   

The roots of our practice begin in celebration. Often, the participation of people in a carnival or festival will provide an open door and a reason to become involved in our larger public artworks and exhibitions.

So often people don't get involved in the arts when asked to participate, not because they don't want to, but because they feel its not for them. Strange Cargo’s on-going mission is to bridge that gap.