About Art in the Park

Art in the Park is a not-for-profit trust devoted to making art with people for city parks and gardens. Our well-resourced studios and training space are located in the centre of Burgess Park, London. We are generously hosted by Southwark Council's Park Ranger Service.

Run by practising artists, Art in the Park works with schools, community groups and professional teams on tailor-made educational art projects and training days. We also work with the public in creating permanent public artworks.

At Art in the Park we aim to involve others of all ages and abilities in designing and making art work at our studios for outdoor sites

We apply for funding on a project-by-project basis in partnership with the community group or school with whom we also design each project. We also received some Southwark Grant Aid in 98/99 and other grants and private donations.

Founded in 1996, it was artist-led until July 1998 when the first advisory panel met to form a management committee. Open membership of the advisory group gives any friend or user the opportunity to shape the future provision of Art in the Park. Since December 1998, Art in the Park has been a registered charity (charity no. 1074551).

Trustees

• Colin Bell (Chair)
• Claire Davies (Treasurer)
• Helen Burgess(Company Secretary)
• Christopher Clarke
• David Mawudoku
• Barbara Burrows
• Judith Walker

Manager

Ann Mason

Senior Artists

• Bill Hudson
• Jane Higginbottom
• Jill Newman
• Rebecca Scott
• Andrea Sinclair

Contributing Artists

• Jacob Bunton
• Annie Newman
• Kitty Schuchard