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Extract taken from inBreif.co.uk, “Graffiti: Is There Any Law I Need To Be Aware Of As A Graffit Artist?”

Graffiti

Graffiti is something that is regarded as an art form for those people undertaking in it but is also regarded by members of the general public as a nuisance, often associated with anti-social behaviour and gang culture.

Often graffiti artists are able to showcase their work on specially made structures provided for by local businesses and local governments.

Criminal Damage Act 1971

Section 6 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 provides for offences in relation to graffiti. Someone caught doing graffiti will be guilty of a criminal act and can be fined up to £5,000 if the damage they have caused is less than £5,000. Alternatively they may be given a community service order rather than a fine which is often the case in relation to young offenders.

The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005

The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 gives local authorities the power to issue fixed penalty notice for anyone caught doing graffiti.

Free Walls

Many local councils within the UK provide spaces for graffiti artists to produce their artwork legally. In order to find out about this and the locations within your community you should contact your local authority.

Abridged Interview with Sarah Corbett, the founder fo the Craftivist Collective in the UK (the original movement being founded by a woman called Betsy Greer) A pocket sized definition of craftivism

Have you seen craftivism make change and what sort of effects?

Do you encourage its growth? You don’t have any ownership after?

Activism using craft to make change in a more gentle, kind and beautiful way which is just as effective if not more effective than other, more aggressive forms of activism. Slow activism, while people are making, they can think of the complexities of social injustice. You engage more in the issue, you learn more and holistically. Instead of ‘just signing a petition climate change saying governments need to lower their carbon emissions by X amount. What do we need to do as individuals, as consumers (of space?) as voters but also as colleagues or just as citizens. People engaging in politics, we need to do it holistically, know the complexities so that we can work as effectively as possible. If you’re just fuelled by anger then you’re not going to be as strategic or as effective.

Campaign to encourage M&S to have the living wage. So we got 14 different craftivists from across the country who looked like M&S value core supporters (and they were) asked them to dedicate a handkerchief to give to the board members. Took years to meet with them to implement the living wage. So were asked to implement our weird activism. Three meetings with them over 10 months and now they pay the living wage.

Not at all, its creative commons. Means you don’t have to pay to use it. Craftivism. Not telling you what to do, not ugly like some craftivism. Share with friends, create conversations we need to have.

Mini banners. Fashion statements. Scrolls, put in pockets. All in lower case “Please open me X” handwriting. Taking ownership of what you’re writing, so it sinks in more. Embossed scissor logo, recycled paper. High quality, people want to keep. Futerra – sustainably company. Kit. The people who read it, message “every item of clothing has a story, what’s the story of this item? Is it a story of hope? Is it a story of oppression? @ fashrev google. Twitter. Instagram. What do you do with a shocking statement?

Street Art, What influences your decision?