When I think of a city it has houses, schools, people, churches and then some grander buildings like a cathedral, some museums, galleries and theatres along with public parks. But if I imagine a city, and really let my imagination … Read more…

The future of animation showed off their skills at Quarterhouse recently as part of a young persons animation workshop. The young animators learnt about animation and made their own short films in what was another highly enjoyable and successful Creative … Read more…

AS ONE of life’s simple pleasures is a great sandwich, I was made up by a fantastic chicken and thyme sandwich from Fresh and Easy I had yesterday. I’m so pleased they have reopened following their move down The Old … Read more…

Cornelia Parker’s Folkestone Mermaid, has now also been confirmed as a permanent work for Folkestone. Originally commissioned for the 2011 Triennial, Parker created a Folkestone version of one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, Copenhagen’s ‘Little Mermaid’. … Read more…

“Folkestone Artworks” has been announced as the new name for the collection of works originally commissioned by The Creative Foundation for the Folkestone Triennial that are now on permanent display in public spaces in the town. The collection can be … Read more…

The Creative Foundation is proud to support Grow For It, a regional campaign that offers support in businesses across East Kent. For more information please go to http://www.growforiteastkent.com/about_grow_for_it.aspx

  Come and ring your bells on Friday the 27th of July at 8.12 am!     Triennial 2011 artist Martin Creed has been commissioned to create a work that will signal the start of the London 2012 Olympics. ‘All … Read more…

Heritage Lottery Fund supports proposals to improve Folkestone Conservation Area A partnership comprising Kent County Council, Shepway District Council and The Creative Foundation has won through the first round of a process to secure up to £1.3 million from the … Read more…

The Creative Foundation’s new Chief Executive, Alastair Upton, has announced the appointment of Lewis Biggs as the curator for the third Folkestone Triennial in 2014. Lewis Biggs stepped down as the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Liverpool Biennial last … Read more…

Alastair Upton is joining from the Bluecoat in Liverpool where he has been Chief Executive for five years.  During his tenure Alastair has led the Bluecoat through one of its most important phases since opening as an arts centre 100 … Read more…