London City Island is the new home for the English National Ballet (ENB) where it is the cultural anchor and a respected contributor to the wider masterplan for the area.
In 2019, Merton Libraries undertook a refurbishment of the children’s sections of each of its seven local libraries.
Jenni Grainger tells us about the importance of bringing young people with special education needs and disabilities together to get creative
Sarah Gillett is Director of Creative Strategy at Cultureshock. In this case study, on the theme of ‘civic engagement & social relevance’, Sarah explains the process they used to create and build interest in an online resource aimed at young people using an experimental artist-commissioning framework and online and offline methods.
David Jubb is the Director of Battersea Arts Centre (BAC). In this case study, adapted from an interview linked to the theme of ‘leading to create greater impact’, he talks about the process BAC undertook to change their organisational structure to more closely reflect their artistic practice of enabling rather than directing, and the benefits and impacts that flowed from this change.
Marcus Davey is the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Roundhouse. In this case on the theme of ‘leadership through governance’, Marcus writes about their young trustees, including the process Roundhouse went through to set up the roles, the support and structures needed, and the transformative impact of having young trustees on the Roundhouse and its work.
Queer performance collective Duckie has branched out from its large-scale theatrical events to create three socially engaged arts clubs.
We believe that experiencing arts and culture can transform the quality of life for individuals and communities; arts and culture give us joy, make us healthier, let us reflect and help us empathise.
Claire Doherty is Director at Arnolfini, having moved in 2017 from being founder Director of Situations. In this case study on the theme of ‘leading to create greater impact’, Claire outlines how at both organisations she was able to creatively open-up new conversations with stakeholders, breaking through conventional assumptions about art, using the tools and approach of The New Rules.
As we wrestle with a winter national lockdown, and with many children missing their school and friends, it’s more vital than ever we focus on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
To mark National Storytelling Week 2021, we caught up with Hannah Nicholls, founder of Boat Poets, to hear how the power of poetry and spoken word can engage people from all backgrounds and age groups. Hannah has turned lockdown into a creative opportunity by applying to us for funding to take Boat Poet residencies online, giving artists a chance to develop their practice during this time.
Charlotte Luke is a freelance dance practitioner, based in the South West. She tells us why it was the right time for her to apply to Developing your Creative Practice and what she thought about while making her successful application.
Thomas Goskar applied for Developing your Creative Practice funding to increase his portfolio of creative work. Thomas is an archaeologist who primarily works as a 3D imaging specialist in the heritage and arts sectors. He works with museums, libraries, societies and artists to help record, interpret and share information in 3D, to inform and inspire people.
Devon-based ceramic artist Vicky Lindo was awarded the top prize at the 2019 British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) for her moving ceramics series, the Dead Dad Book. Vicky received a £6,686 National Lottery Project Grant for her winning exhibition which explores themes of migration, racism and identity.
Carleen Anderson is a composer, writer, singer, producer, performer and creator of MELIOR Opus Griot – an artform-blending opera set in a fantasy underwater world. We caught up with Carleen to hear how funding from National Lottery Project Grants helped her work to take on a new life during the pandemic.
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