Goldsmiths’ Foundation Awards

We are delighted to announce that we are one of 17 charities and cultural organisations from across the UK that have been selected as recipients of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s inaugural grants programme!

Funding from the Goldsmiths’ Foundation will enable Creative Kernow to deliver four targeted skills development programmes supporting up to 60 creative practitioners across Cornwall’s most disadvantaged areas. These initiatives – focused on glass and ceramics, jewellery making, wholesale business development, and sustainable practice – aim to address Cornwall’s critical gaps in education, training, and career support within the creative sector by providing both technical and business training and tackling socioeconomic disadvantage through creativity. Funding will be used for tutor fees, materials, a London showcase, small bursaries, and programme delivery.  Participants will become CKA members giving access to further development and pathways to showcase their work.

“We are absolutely delighted to have received support from the Goldsmiths’ Foundation. This grant feels hugely affirming – it recognises both the talent of Cornwall’s creative practitioners and the importance of continuing to invest in their skills and development.” – Anna Harris, Creative Kernow Associates Manager.

For more information and to see the other 16 chosen charities please click here: https://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/foundation-news/goldsmiths-foundation-awards-750000-to-charities-focused-on-creativity-and-social-change 

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