Flourish - Showcasing artworks by looked-after children and young people

Tabitha Newman with her work
© PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC

Tabitha Newman
Untitled, 2006,
Pencil, pencil crayon, 21 x 29.7cm

Flourish - showcasing artworks by looked-after children and young people

Flourish 2008 Submissions Flourish is looking for new work for 2008
Download details below: Application Form (Word)
Application Form (PDF) The original Flourish exhibition took place in October 2006 and included the work of over twenty-five young artists from around the country, all of whom are looked-after in some way. Some are cared for by grandparents, some are residents of care homes, some have been young offenders and some have foster carers or are adopted. It was the first national exhibition to include young people with such a diverse experience of care.

All the pieces in Flourish convey an involved and enthusiastic engagement with expressing what matters to them most. From Disney characters to graffiti, these artworks resound with references from popular culture, indicating what inspires and preoccupies each artist.

The exhibition preview was fantastic. It was attended by many of the young people involved in the show, making it feel very much that this was their night. Beverley Hughes, Minister for Children, Young People and Families, and Councillor Bob Carden, Deputy Mayor of Brighton and Hove attended and had lengthy discussion with the artists. Rob Bennett, partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, awarded all the young people vouchers to be used on art supplies. See pictures from the night.

The impact of Flourish 2006/07

Flourish Impact Report 2006/07 We have come a long way during the past year, but we need extra support to keep going. Download our Impact Report for more information on all of Flourish's achievements.

Download 'The impact of Flourish 2006/07' (pdf)

Order a catalogue

Flourish Catalogue Cover 2007 Flourish Catalogue Cover 2006 Exhibition catalogues with texts by the artists are available for Flourish 2006 and 2007. Catalogues cost £5 +£1 postage and packaging (or order both for £10, including p+p). All proceeds go to art projects involving looked-after children in the London Borough of Newham.

Please email info@flourish-art.org to order a catalogue.