KEAP is Cornwall’s strategic organisation for the arts in education. Our work now falls under two main strands; The Story Republic – projects & performances celebrating the place of story in Cornwall’s culture; and The Writers’ Block – a unique hub for creative writing where we champion the writer in everyone. Patrons: Sir Tim Rice & Deborah Hinton OBE.
Kresen Kernow is home to the world’s largest collection of documents, books, maps and photographs related to Cornwall’s history. Everyone is welcome to visit and explore these amazing collections. As well as 14 miles of shelving to store over 1.5 million of Cornwall’s treasured archives, the centre has exhibition spaces, learning rooms and a digitisation suite. Visitors can carry out research, pop in and browse, or take part in our varied activity programme. The Writers’ Block has collaborated with Kresen Kernow on a number of long-term projects and one-off events.
The Minack is a unique theatre perched on the cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. They put on a full programme of drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling events. The Minack is also passionate about developing talent and is a key partner in our emerging writers programme.
Hall for Cornwall is Cornwall’s largest theatre, their current £21.6 million development will reawaken the beauty and history of City Hall. Meanwhile, The Writers’ Block have been working with them on a small part of their Heritage project, bringing the history of Truro to life through work with schools and the local community.
ASONE is a partnership of music and arts organisations who work together to support quality musical learning for all children and young people in Cornwall. The Hub has partnered with The Writers’ Block on a number of projects where music leaders have worked in schools alongside a writer.
Carefree works with young people in and leaving care, with the aim of giving them the chance to do things for themselves and others. Carefree is one of our community partners supporting us in training and development, and we offer creative writing workshops to their young people.
Cheltenham Festivals is a charity which feeds the human spirit. Its participation programmes reach out year-round and culminate at the town’s internationally-acclaimed festivals. Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils is part of their outreach programme, and ignites a love of reading in teachers and children. The Writers’ Block is delighted to be a strategic partner delivering RTRP in Cornwall.
Literature Works support writers at all stages of their careers, connecting them with opportunity and helping them help themselves. They are committed to diversity and to the socially engaged use of literature to develop communities and support wellbeing.
