Find out more about how the wonderful work achieved at Henshaws is a striking example of the difference that the National Lottery can make.
‘Virtual Vikings and More’ is a programme of highly interactive, educational experiences, which brings the excitement of physically engaging with the past to a digital world. The project was created by York Archaeological Trust, who own and manage the JORVIK Viking Centre.
Publishers have been established in the North for many years - some for as long as 40 years - and the region is now recognised as a strong base of independent publishing.
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.
Mafwa Theatre is a community-based theatre group from Leeds. Through funding from National Lottery Project Grants, they’ve created To & Fro, a mixed media installation and performance piece created by a group of women from refugee, asylum seeker and wider Leeds communities. We spoke to Tamsin Cook and Keziah Berelson from Mafwa to find out more.
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.
DYCP has supported Désirée in developing her writing by attending relevant courses, festivals and conferences, allowing her to explore her passion.
Nina Clark decided to apply for the Developing your creative practice fund to develop her music and create a brand. She tells us how this fund has helped her improve her abilities and widen her opportunities.
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.
Romalyn is a Filipino-born British poet from Wolverhampton. She applied for the Developing your Creative Practice fund to work towards producing a full collection of poetry. She tells us more about the benefits this fund had on her work.
Charmaine Childs decided to apply for the ‘Developing your Creative Practice’ fund to experiment and collaborate in her work as a ‘Strong Lady’. She tells us how this fund helped her to increase the scope of her work and stability as a performer.
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.
Rosie Heafford applied to DYCP to support her research into taking her choreography to the US. She tells us how the fund helped in the next step of her career.
Sarah Cotton, Keeper of Contemporary Collecting at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, tell us how they used a process of a research and consultation to transform the way they think about diversity.
Salma Zulfiqar is an award winning visual artist and activist from a migrant background, with roots in the West Midlands. Her work aims to show how we can celebrate migrants and refugees through creativity.
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.
The Charles Dickens Museum used its National Lottery Project Grant to create a new family friendly interactive experience. Louisa Price, Curator, tells us more about how their idea came together, their application experience, and how the exhibition went.
Project Art Works is an artist-led organisation which collaborates with people of all ages who have complex needs. The organisation works to enrich the quality of life of its participants through visual art.
At the Arts Council we believe that arts and culture can change people’s lives and that taking part can result in huge life-changing mental and physical health benefits.
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