How We Work
Art and Sacred Places has three main strands
to its work:
- Inspirational and enriching permanent commissions
- Challenging and innovative temporary commissions
- Stimulating and mutually beneficial interfaith projects
Who We Are
Art and Sacred Places is a unique national
visual arts organisation which specialises in commissioning leading and
emerging artists to make new works of contemporary art in response to
sacred sites and their communities.
Art and Sacred Places aims to stimulate debate about meaning and spirituality through the conjunction of contemporary art and faith.
Art and Sacred Places' work is based on the conviction that art and religion share fundamental concerns and explore similar territory, albeit in significantly different ways.
Art and Sacred Places is non-denominational and embraces all religions. It celebrates and encourages the interaction of art and religion.
Art and Sacred Places works alongside faith communities, arts organisations, local government, architects, developers and environmentalists for an enriching and professional creative experience.
Mission Statement
Art and Sacred Places promotes interaction
between religion and art, largely by siting contemporary art in sacred
places. It engages new audiences by exploring the relationship between
art and spirituality, encouraging debate and understanding.
Founding
Art and Sacred Places is an independent charity, formed in 1998, and founded
under the auspices of the Rt Revd John Gladwin.
Trustees
Dr Alwyn Marriage - Chair, The Revd Canon
Dr Anthony Cane, Richard Guy, Dr Alf Loehr, Cinde Lee, The Revd Stephen
Tucker, Kathryn Turner. The current Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Christopher
Hill, is President.
Patrons
Art and Sacred Places' patrons include Pofessor
Lord Harries of Pentregarth and critic and broadcaster Andrew Graham-Dixon.
Founding member and former Chair, the Revd Keith Elford, is now Honorary
Vice-President.
Team
Angela Peagram - Project Director
Claire Reed - Project Assistant
Associate Curators
Les Buckingham
Phil Smith
Funding
Art and Sacred Places has been recurrently funded by Arts Council England
South East and has raised additional income from a number of other sources
including the Jerusalem Trust, the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and the
Henry Moore Foundation. Donations from members and sponsors are always
welcome.
Michael Pinsky's 'Intersection' for St Bernadette's Catholic Secondary School is installed.
