Report A Dictionary of Plant Fibre and Colour
By Carry Somers, 2023
Arts and culture
About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the arts, crafts and creative industries, including their social, cultural and economic aspects. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Blogs & conversations How does one train a Peruvian carp for deep Chinese waters?
My Churchill Fellowship of 2004 informed part of my work in Chinese opera. Now, 20 years on, I am delighted to say I continue to put my learning to good use.
By Kathy Hall, 2024
Report Arts for the Built Environment
By Laura Page, 2020
Report Community Stoneworkers: Creative Dry Stone Construction For All
By Alexis Zafiropoulos, 2020
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: Graeme Lawson
Dr Graeme Lawson (CF 1983) has published a new archaeology book, Sound Tracks: Uncovering Our Musical Past, a journey through the deep history of world music, from the present day back to about 4 million years ago.
By Graeme Lawson, 2024
Fellows' updates March 2024 Fellow's update: Hannah Stanislaus
As part of her learning in the USA, Hannah Stanislaus (CF 2023) has performed at several poetry slam and open mic competitions and won the Phoenix Poetry Slam.
By Hannah Stanislaus, 2024
Report Increasing Children and Young People’s Access to Hobbies and Leisure Activities
By Amy Woodhouse, 2023
Blogs & conversations Art and the healing environment
'Between birth and death, many of life’s most critical moments occur in hospital and they deserve to take place in surroundings that match their significance.' Richard Cork, The Healing Presence of Art (2012)
By Vivienne Reiss, 2024
Fellows' updates January 2024 Fellow's update: Brian Clarke
Artist Brian Clarke (CF 1974) was awarded a knighthood at The King’s New Year Honours list for services to Art. Known for his large-scale stained glass and mosaic projects, symbolist paintings, set designs and collaborations, Brian has worked on several notable projects across his career.
By Brian Clarke, 2024
Blogs & conversations Human rights: the last 75 years and the next
December 10th marks International Human Rights Day, the date on which the Universal Declaration was adopted by the United Nations. This year’s Human Rights Day is especially momentous, as it marks the 75th anniversary of the Declaration.
By Henry McGhie, 2023