In Summer 2020, we put out a call for artists and community groups to apply for our Seed Commissions – a way we could support local artists and community groups to get new creative projects off the ground and to try something new in Medway and Swale. One of the projects chosen was artist Hannah… Continue Reading
During the 2020 autumn Half-Term, artist Hannah Whittaker brought her project Drawing On Wisdom to Gillingham’s Salvation Army hall for a socially-distance day of art. We spoke to Hannah to find out more about the project and what inspired her to create it. What is Drawing On Wisdom about? Drawing On Wisdom is a… Continue Reading
Take part in artist Hannah Whittaker’s project Drawing On Wisdom. Draw, paint, or collage a picture from a story you’ll hear on a video – and it could be part of a video shown at exhibitions and public spaces. Please book a place before you come – all places are free and Covid-19 safe. Drawing On Wisdom is one of Ideas Test’s Seed Commissions 2020.
One of the Seed Commission projects we’re supporting in 2020 is from Kent-based Music Organisation, GTown Talents’ ‘It’s Peak’. The project has been featured on KentOnline and shared by Arts Council England (South East) on social media. Dulcie Alexander, Arts Council England Relationship Manager, Engagement & Audiences in the South East said; “Really good to… Continue Reading
Ideas Test are moving! At the end of last year, Arts Council England announced that our Creative People and Places funding will continue up till 2023. In 2019 we brought many workshops and events to Medway and Swale including; BLINK – Our collaboration with B Arts, Creative Scene, and Vivacity, and created by Emergency… Continue Reading
The Sea Folk Sing choir presents a beautiful collection of new songs written with the people of North Kent. From the energetic The Dockyard Rush to the enigmatic Hidden Power, the music explores our historic relationship with the sea and of our hopes for the future in the face of changing tides. This ‘pop-up’ performance is part of by Rivermead… Continue Reading
The Sea Folk Sing choir presents a beautiful collection of new songs written with the people of North Kent. From the energetic The Dockyard Rush to the enigmatic Hidden Power, the music explores our historic relationship with the sea and of our hopes for the future in the face of changing tides. Featuring support from Rochester folk band The Flowing with… Continue Reading
Come to the Sea Folk Sing workshops to co-write new folk songs about North Kent. These will be performed in public spaces later in the year by a community choir, which you can also join.
Come to the Sea Folk Sing workshops to co-write new folk songs about North Kent. These will be performed in public spaces later in the year by a community choir, which you can also join.