Ambition For Excellence Awarded!

Journeys Festival International 2016

Art Council's Ambition for Excellence Awarded to Journeys Festival International

ArtReach is delighted to announce that Journeys Festival International has been awarded three years funding support from Art Council England’s Ambition for Excellence fund. The fund supports artistic and cultural talent and leadership, aiming to give an international dimension to excellent work.

The award will enable Journeys Festival International to develop its incredible programme of events in the cities of Manchester and Portsmouth from 2016-2018, building on the success of the previous three yearly festivals in Leicester.

“At such a profound moment, when thousands are fleeing places of strife, conflict and persecution, we look forward to opening eyes, challenging perceptions, and raising questions through great art.”ArtReach Director, David Hill.

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