Kingston Arts Council

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Kingston Arts Council

Kingston Arts Council is the umbrella organisation for arts societies within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of artistic activities, supporting numerous affiliated organisations and individuals, and organising various arts festivals.

Pictured: The Black Umfolosi 5featured performers at last year's Festival of the Voice

For more information about the work of the KAC Executive please do contact Melanie Stowell, Administrator.melanie.stowell@virgin.net

Introducing KAC's new Events Manager

Alison Hill has joined KAC as Events Manager and is looking forward to her new role. She is keen to help promote the diverse range of arts in Kingston and support the work of KAC affiliates. A local poet and playwright, Alison organises and runs Rhythm & Muse, a monthly poetry and music night in Teddington, so is familiar with the challenges and rewards of event management. She also works as a freelance writer and editor for national arts organisations. alison-hill@blueyonder.co.uk

Arts Salon 2008

Kingston Arts Council's second Arts Salon recently took place in June in the intimate setting of the Ram Jam Club, Kingston. Following on from the successful Salon last year in Dorich House, this event provided another chance for arts practitioners to meet and share creative ideas with others working in all aspects of music, drama and the arts in Kingston. In the presence of the new Deputy Mayor of Kingston, the event was jointly hosted by MeWe, the acclaimed local youth arts company, and Beyonder, one of the UK’s leading performance artists. The guest speaker was the Rose Theatre’s Artistic Director Stephen Unwin.

For those who were able to attend, a big thank you for joining us at this event and for helping us to promote the arts at the heart of Kingston life.

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Kingston Arts Council is supported by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and is a registered Charity No: 801085.
President: The Worshipful Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames,