We have some great news! Our Hidden Lands fundraiser has hit it’s target with a final total of just over £16,000! A huge ‘Thank You’ for all your support – it means so much for us to continue this project at Milton Creek Country Park. Keep a look out for more information on Hidden …
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Ideas Test are delighted to announce that Tracy Brunt, formerly Deputy Director of Ideas Test, will be taking up the role of Director from 1st April 2022. This exciting news follows the January announcement that Lucy Medhurst is stepping down as Director at the end of March. Over the past two years in her role …
After four years as the Director of Ideas Test, Lucy Medhurst will step down from the role as of 31st March 2022. This news follows the announcement that Ideas Test will receive continued support as a Creative People and Places (CPP) programme as part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio from April 2022. This is …
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Ideas Test and community partners are delighted to announce the outcome of a recent open call for artists to respond to a commission opportunity at Milton Creek in Sittingbourne. This opportunity is one of Creative Estuary’s large scale co-commissions for the area and has been part-funded by them. A community panel consisting of individuals from …
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Ideas Test are to join Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places National Portfolio from April 2022 to March 2025. Ideas Test Director, Lucy Medhurst said; Ideas Test is delighted to share the news that we’ve been successful with our application to join the portfolio. This represents a significant uplift in funding and a vote …
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Breaking News! We’re excited to tell you we’re carrying on You Me Us with the launch You Me Us Too. We have a whole host of free and exciting arts based workshops planned for you to enjoy, so watch this space for more info in the coming weeks. Taster sessions will run throughout November and December, …
Our short film People Make the Place has launched Creative People and Places‘ 60 Second Stories project. Featuring people from our communities in Medway and Swale, it’s a look at the impact our work has had, and continues to make in those places. Watch the video below or click here to watch on on …
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Sea Folk Sing has been shortlisted for the National Campaign for the Arts‘ (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts against all odds. Sea Folk Sing was the 2-year project we co-produced with SparkedEcho. It brought together people over the age …
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Above: Harty Ferry, Oare in Swale. Photo taken by Ideas Test Director, Lucy Medhurst on Wednesday 9th December 2020, 2.33 pm. “If it were not for hopes, the heart would break” Thomas Fuller Looking back over this year has made me aware of all the people and things that we are missing. This winter, …
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