Jerwood Arts has today announced £1million of funding for leading arts organisations to deliver transformative programmes tailored to what early-career artists, curators and producers need now. Against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges for the arts sector posed by the cost of living crisis, the aftermath of the pandemic, and Brexit, Jerwood Arts affirms its commitment to early-career artists through supporting over 100 outstanding opportunities across the UK over the next two years.
Commencing on Monday 17th June, Refugee Week UK will witness various arts events take place in various locations. Acknowledging the stories of refugees and asylum seekers, this crucial week offers a voice to the often marginalised, allowing for conversations to take place to promote collaboration and a sense of community. One of this year’s projects is Cohere – an immersive installation originating from award winning poet, Zaffar Kunial’s writings. Using his words as a starting point, four visual artists, Geoff Brokate being one of them would go on to craft creations as a response, resulting in Cohere. Ahead of the installation’s first showing, Geoff talks to us about the event’s creative process, responses from creatives towards the initial workshops and what audiences can expect!