Over the years LifewithArt has sponsored two Myaware art competitions which attracted entrants from as far afield as Israel. Artwork was produced by people with Myasthenia gravis, their families and carers. Both exhibitions are on display in LifewithArt charity arts centres around the country. Join Myaware at their free open days; see the amazing photographic […]
CONTINUE READING →This winter the LifewithArt tutors enjoyed finding new and creative ways to spread Christmas cheer. Santa hats, baubles, Christmas cards, sparkly lights – if it was Christmassy then we made it! Lots of laughter, fun and a ton of glitter. “I really enjoyed the card making workshop. It was so much fun and I had […]
CONTINUE READING →Lorena Hauton joined our Lincoln team in 2017 as tutor and coordinator. Originally a self taught artist who wanted to make a difference, inspired by her journey bringing up her son who has complex needs. This led to the establishment of “Take Part in Art” ( a part of Lorena Jane Art Ltd.) which provides […]
CONTINUE READING →LifewithArt is pleased to announce the opening of a new Charity Arts Centre in Uxbridge. Valiant House is a lovely building which can be found just off Uxbridge High Street – only a 3 minute walk from the tube station. It has been over 4 years since we last worked in Uxbridge so we’re really keen […]
CONTINUE READING →Residents from Millwater Care Home, a residential centre for adults with learning disabilities, had a discotastic time in Regents Court in Solihull throughout September and October. The project was made up of many different elements. First step was character design; the group sketched their designs on paper deciding on colours and styles which reflected the […]
CONTINUE READING →Allan Barnfather joined LifewithArt in Spring 2017 as a tutor and gallery manager for the North East. He has a BA (Hons) Fine Art degree and a certificate in Understanding Autism. He has many years’ experience working in the arts and has exhibited his work around the UK and abroad. Allan would describe himself as an […]
CONTINUE READING →LifewithArt’s Charity Arts Centre in Leeds will be moving location in October. Fairway Court on Elland Road will close on 22nd October and our new centre in Lawnswood Business Park will open the following day. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the new building.
CONTINUE READING →LifewithArt has been building relationships with local community groups, residential centres, charities and other worthy partners since our launch in 2010. It’s been a pleasure to work with Orchard Vale Trust, over the years, whose clients have attended LifewithArt workshops in no fewer than 6 of our Charity Arts Centres across the south-west. Creative projects […]
CONTINUE READING →It was all hands on deck, this summer, when LifewithArt opened two new charity arts centres in Surrey. Dukes Court, Woking and Forum House, Staines opened in July displaying some of LifewithArt’s amazing photographic exhibitions featuring images by Teenage Cancer Trust, Riding for the Disabled Association and Myaware. Gallery managers Hugh and James were on […]
CONTINUE READING →LifewithArt has been working with the young people from Swarthmore Education Centre in Fairway Court for over 3 years. Tutor Christine Halsey was tickled pink to be invited to their prom this year where some of the amazing artwork, produced at LifewithArt workshops, was on display. LifewithArt even received a special thanks in the prom […]
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