Our 2023 Digital Review
We are delighted to share Escape Arts 2023 Digital Review. 2023 has been by far the most challenging year for Escape Arts as we continue to respond to the cost-of-living crisis and its impact on our communities.
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Navigating uncertain times
Like many charities, we are seeing rising costs and greater competition for diminishing grant support. However, the dedication of our staff team, Volunteers and Trustees and incredible local support has enabled us to navigate these uncertain times and help over 3000 people this year.
One of our proudest moments of 2023 was finding a new venue for the universal youth project and being part of Stratford Youth Collective, working with ILEAP, Warwickshire Pride, New Meaning and Lifespace to secure the future of youth services for the town.
We have been overwhelmed with support in-kind as we redevelop the building and are extremely grateful to the local funder support.
Ending on a high
We have ended the year with the 'Grotto-on-the-Go’ Surprise Santa deliveries. We have seen unprecedented requests for help and have supported families not just with presents but also food hampers from Stratford Foodbank and vouchers from Municipal Charities.
This project really demonstrates the power of the community coming together to support each other. This will continue to be pivotal in 2024 as we embark on vibrant new community and creative health programmes which showcase the true value and impact of arts on health and well-being.
A heartfelt thank you for everyone’s support this year, here’s to a happy and healthy 2024!
Please see below for the full digital showcase of 2023.
Recent articles
Escape Arts Blog
Our first blog post is about our experiences with our Spring 2024 International Internship Program. Key aims of the program included research into understanding the role of community arts on a global scale, particularly focusing on the impact of arts on health.
Nuneaton Escape Bookshelf: Peggy's Shelf
Participants attending Escape Arts Nuneaton Escape community group worked with Artist Jonny Nicholds on the Double Negative project. The group decided that they would want to use this theme to show their real selves and speak their hidden truths. In discussions, we decided that a library was the ideal setting for showcasing their stories and memories. Each member created a shelf housing book spines which are personal to them. This is Peggy's shelf.
Nuneaton Escape Bookshelf: Ella's Shelf
Participants attending Escape Arts Nuneaton Escape community group worked with Artist Jonny Nicholds on the Double Negative project. The group decided that they would want to use this theme to show their real selves and speak their hidden truths. In discussions, we decided that a library was the ideal setting for showcasing their stories and memories. Each member created a shelf housing book spines which are personal to them. This is Ella's shelf.