The House of Fairy Tales (London)
The House of Fairy Tales is a children's arts charity based in London, England. The charity is committed to delivering creative learning experiences for 5-12’s in partnership with institutions, events and local authorities as well as promoting active engagement with issues relating to sustainability and the environment. The House of Fairy Tales brings together hundreds of artists, performers, actors, writers and philosophers to deliver theatrical events, guides and exhibitions. The House of Fairy Tales is a registered charity and holds the registration number 1140334[1] in England and Wales.
History
The charity was established by YBA Gavin Turk and partner Deborah Curtis in 2008 with the aim to make the arts accessible to children and families of all backgrounds. In the last three years, The House of Fairy Tales has directly touched the lives of over 300,000 children and families and works with over 600 artists.
Activity
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events include:
- “travelling art circus” live events in partnership with festivals and local authorities
- educational family guides to locations of interest in partnership with galleries and institutions
- creative learning workshops and education packs in partnership with schools and institutions
- interactive exhibitions.
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events attract high-profile artists and media personalities such as Sir Peter Blake, Turner Prize winner Rachel Whiteread, Cornelia Parker, Vivienne Westwood, Jarvis Cocker and Alex James of Blur, who act as ambassadors for the charity’s work.
"The House of Fairy Tales is without a doubt the most bewitching, fascinating and downright superb interactive fun way of getting kids and young people access to art I've ever seen. It is such a popular space at Camp Bestival we have to double its pitch size each year! Marvellous." Rob da Bank, Bestival.
Past events
The House of Fairy Tales has delivered events, activities, exhibitions and family guides for: Camp Bestival,[2] Port Elliot Literary Festival,[3] Glastonbury Festival, Vintage at Goodwood,[4] Apple Cart Festival,[5] Latitude Festival,[6] Barbican Centre,[7] Mayor's Thames Festival,[8] Tate Modern,[9] Whitechapel Gallery,[10] National Trust, Selfridges, The New Art Gallery Walsall,[11] The Millennium Gallery (St. Ives),[12] Newlyn Art Gallery,[13] Salisbury Arts Centre,[14] Saatchi Gallery, Royal Horticultural Society, Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc.[15]
2012 events
In 2012 The House of Fairy Tales will be working with Royal Shakespeare Company,[16] and Hall Place in Bexley. Other sites to be confirmed.
References
- ^ "Register Home Page". apps.charitycommission.gov.uk.
- ^ "Camp Bestival 2019 - Home". www.campbestival.net.
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- ^ "House of Fairytales". Recycled Recreations.
- ^ "France, International, Economie et bien plus : Média généraliste".
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- ^ "Welcome to the Barbican | Barbican". www.barbican.org.uk.
- ^ "The Thames Festival Trust's vision is of excellent art and amazing events in healthy river environments, accessible to all and enjoyed by all". Thamesfestival.org. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
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- ^ "The House of Fairy Tales brings Halloween to Walsall | The New Art Gallery Walsall". thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk.
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- ^ "Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange contemporary art in Penzance & Newlyn". Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange.
- ^ "Once upon a time there was a house of fairy tales..." Salisbury Journal.
- ^ "Viktor wynd fine art inc". www.viktorwyndfineart.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
- ^ "World Shakespeare Festival". www.worldshakespearefestival.org.uk.