Kathy Hall (CF 2004) was invited to join ISTA Global Learning Through the Arts' specialist teaching team for its Theatre Arts Perspectives programme at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.
By Kathy Hall, 2026
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
Michael Umney (CF 2025) produced Another Country with James Rebanks, a three-part BBC Radio 4 series exploring the lives of rural workers and communities in England.
By Michael Umney, 2026
JoJo Kirtley (CF 2024) has launched Theatre of the Survivor, a three-part podcast exploring violence against women and girls through original audio drama, music, creative storytelling, and conversations with women’s groups and professionals in the North East.
By JoJo Kirtley, 2026
Tony Thompson (CF 2012) CEO and Co Artistic Director of Sweet Patootee Arts has shared that the Sweet Patootee Arts TURNING POINT heritage project brochure is out now and available to download for free.
By Tony Thompson, 2026
Angela Samata (CF 2017) took part in a panel hosted by Living Museum Basel as part of Art Basel 2026, discussing her Churchill Fellowship research and the development of the Restoration, Health and Wellbeing Guide for gallery and museum staff.
By Angela Samata, 2026
Lottie Rowan (CF 2020) released a podcast reflecting on her Churchill Fellowship exploring the role of art, culture, and nature in healthcare environments.
By Lottie Rowan, 2026
By Lottie Rowan, 2020
By Kane Dodgson, 2023
Zoe Gilbertson looks back on her Fellowship exploring flax and bioregional resilience across Europe. She shares how learning from community-focused projects shaped her understanding of how local production can be rebuilt through culture, creativity, and collaboration. Now, through her organisation Liflad, she is working to revitalise flax and linen production in the UK, with her work being supported by growing networks and shared learning across Europe and beyond.
By Zoe Gilbertson, 2026
During her Churchill Fellowship, songwriter Hannah Louise Partridge – known professionally as Anna Anise – explored how collaborative songwriting retreats in the United States help musicians build confidence, connection, and lasting creative networks. Drawing on visits to six retreat programmes, she reflects on the power of shared creative space to support wellbeing and sustain musical careers. Now applying this learning through her organisation CHORUS Songwriting CIC, she is developing retreats that strengthen community and widen access to songwriting across the UK.
By Hannah Louise Partridge, 2026