Changes are afoot at the Michael Aldrich Foundation. After some twelve years (and ten years since my father's death) I am stepping back. Control and management of the Foundation, including the cultural assets, are being handed to the University of Brighton. The last few years have been very challenging and trying to focus attention on
We are loving these amazing six animations created by the talented Sam Harper Holding for Worthing's Creative Waves' Art in Motion project. Sam has used a selection of the children's illustrated characters and worked with other young adults to create a narrative with voice overs and music. As Nadia Chalk of Creative Waves says: It
An inspirational start to this week, with the launch of Worthing-based Creative Waves' Art on the Pier project. Over 100 children took part from local schools and charities and it was wonderful to watch them showing off their work to friends and family. The fabulous Bugs were part of the Michael Aldrich Foundation x Drug
The latest Michael Aldrich Foundation x Drug of Art workshop sought to celebrate neurodiverse minds through art and creativity. Run by PHD student, Chantal Spencer, the workshop was aimed at arts students at the University of Brighton. Explains Chantal : " Neurodivergent people often have to mask their true personalities in order to fit into
Last month saw the latest Michael Aldrich Foundation x Drug of Art workshops run with charity Allsorts Youth in Worthing. Craftsperson Elbie Owens facilitated two ‘Queer Joy’ workshops supported by Molly Aldrich-Wincer from MAF. The session involved reflecting on what queer joy means, how it feels and what it looks like. Says Elbie : "Queer
The latest workshops in The Drug of Art x Michael Aldrich Foundation series encouraged children to explore colours from nature.Facilitated by brilliant art psychotherapist, Clare O'Leary, the workshops were run in partnership with South East Adoption at Worthing Museum.The workshops brought together 16 participants, including ten young people aged 5-16 and 6 adults. Clare guided
