In 2019 The Arts Society South Downs created an annual bursary for artists facing barriers to the art world for reasons of health, disability, social circumstance and isolation, through the charity Outside In. The funds for this initiative came from a legacy to the Society by former member Dr Andrew Edney.
In 2023 bursaries were awarded to the following artists:
We survived the mud and the rain to give 12 Young Carers and accompanying staff from the Blackburn area a visit to Brockholes - an exciting Wildlife venue with floating buildings (part of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust). We enjoyed various outdoor adventures culminating in a bonfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate.
His speech in the House of Lords, launching a debate on the contribution of the arts to our economy and society, has already been viewed over a million times.
To view highlights from Lord Bragg's speech, please click on this link:
