2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022
The winners of the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, were announced last night at a special ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall, presented by philanthropist and long-standing Symphony Hall donor, Peter How.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Shortlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022
The shortlist is announced today for the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK. This year's shortlist boasts a wealth of inspiring stories of first-time supporters and new corporate partnerships for cultural organisations of all sizes and scales.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Announced For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022
The Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, returns for its sixth edition in 2022 with a host of new judges.
Programme Announced For The Achates Philanthropy Foundation Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2021
The Symposium takes a multidisciplinary approach to some of today's most urgent issues - from the cultural implications of addressing climate change, to the myth of social mobility in the creative industries - through a series of forward-looking conversations with UK and international guest speakers.
The Achates Philanthropy Foundation Announces its First National Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021
The Achates Philanthropy Foundation is delighted to announce its first national Symposium - entitled 'All That's Been Revealed' - a free online week-long event launching this November, exploring the future of the arts and their role in wider society curated by guest artist, Javaad Alipoor.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Announces National Showcase and Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020
The Achates Philanthropy Prize, the national campaign to promote support of the arts, has announced that eight cultural organisations have been selected for its National Showcase. They are: 20 Stories High, Craftspace, Rifco Theatre Company, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Scottish Ballet, Stage Beyond, Theatr Clwyd, and Theatre Centre/Theatre503. Curated by this year's Judges, the National Showcase was announced last night at a special Achates Prize ceremony hosted by poet, producer and librettist, Karthika Naïr and presented online in partnership with HOME, Manchester.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Shortlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2019
The shortlist is announced today for the 2019 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of the arts in the UK.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Ambassadors Launch Brand New Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019
The Achates Philanthropy Prize is delighted to introduce the Achates Philanthropy Prize Ambassadors, a newly-established group of experienced arts professionals, who are launching the first-ever Achates Philanthropy Prize Bursaries giving five UK arts organisations a bespoke masterclass to support the development of their fundraising.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Announces New Judges For 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2019
The Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of the arts in the UK, returns in 2019 with a host of new judges including: Jonty Claypole, Director of Arts for the BBC; David Hall, founding Chief Executive of The Foyle Foundation; Tarek Iskander, Artistic Director and CEO of Battersea Arts Centre; Patrick McKenna, founder of Ingenious Media; Victoria Pomery OBE, Director of Turner Contemporary; Francis Runacres, Executive Director, Enterprise & Innovation at Arts Council England; and Andria Zafirakou MBE, teacher at Alperton Community School in Brent and winner of 2018's Global Teacher prize.
Winners Announced for Achates Philanthropy Prize 2017
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017
The winners of the 2017 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual Prize that celebrates first-time cultural giving in the UK, were announced last night at a special event hosted by the eminent cultural philanthropist, Omar Al-Qattan, at London's Delfina Foundation.
New Corporate Philanthropy Prize Launches in 2017 Alongside Individual Philanthropy Prize
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017
Following on from the success of last year's inaugural Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time cultural giving in the UK, the Achates Philanthropy Foundation is delighted to announce the return of the Individual Philanthropy Prize in 2017, together with a brand new Corporate Philanthropy Prize.
Theatre Royal Stratford East Supporters Win 2016 Achates Philanthropy Prize
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016
Nigel Farnall and Angelica Puscasu have won the inaugural Achates Philanthropy Prize, created to celebrate first-time cultural philanthropists across the UK, for their generous support for Theatre Royal Stratford East. The couple were nominated by the theatre for donating £3,000 towards the organisation over the past twelve months.
Shortlist Announcement for the 2016 Achates Philanthropy Prize
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016
Seven trailblazing first-time philanthropists supporting Northern Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, The Fruitmarket Gallery, The Yard Theatre, Theatre 503, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Turner Contemporary shortlisted for this year's inaugural cultural giving prize.