About
Arts Alive Wales is a charitable company based in rural South Powys. We create opportunities for people of all ages to take part in high quality arts activities led by creative professionals both at our venue in Crickhowell and elsewhere in Wales. Over a period of more than 20 years, Arts Alive Wales has earned a reputation for the quality of its work in the visual and applied arts. This remains the foundation of a wide-ranging programme of activities, both at our Crickhowell venue and in the community, that now regularly includes the performing and literary arts.
Hiring the Arts Alive Studio
Arts Alive Wales’ Crickhowell building has a delightful studio that is accessible, light and airy; measuring 12 m x 6 m (approx.), it is ideal for workshops, parties and meetings. We’re just a ten minute walk from Crickhowell town centre. See the Visit Us page for details.
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Staff
Justine Wheatley, Director
Justine has been Director of Arts Alive Wales since 2008. Responsible for the day to day running and strategic direction of Arts Alive Wales, she also manages our community programme. An arts management professional and qualified chartered accountant formerly with Deloitte... More
Our Ethos
The Arts Alive Wales ethos is to work in collaboration not only with arts practitioners but with organisations and individuals in the public and third sectors, to conceive and deliver activities that reflect our values and help us to achieve our objectives. To maximise our impact, our programme is organised on a thematic basis, focusing on Arts and Health and Arts and the Environment. Arts Alive Wales works with over 60 freelance professional artists, craftspeople, performers, writers and musicians. Our practitioners have a wide range of skills and experience in community, education and health... More
Work With Us
Contact us:
If you’re a Creative Practitioner who would like to join our talented team;
If you would like to commission arts activities for your festival, event, project or business;
If you would like the Arts Alive Wales team to co-ordinate an art project on your behalf;
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The Board
Trustee Directors and Co-opted members of the Board.
As a charitable company limited by guarantee, Arts Alive Wales is governed by a Board of unpaid Trustee Directors.
Jane Grayer:
Chair of Board; Chair of Buildings Committee; Member of Finance and Personnel Committee
Expertise: Programme and facilities... More