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Serendipity’s Digital Revolution
Georgina Payne As we see the rise of technology being used within the arts from AI to gaming technology, we look at how boundaries can be challenged. Digital content and
The Failure of the British Education System: Half of Britons can’t name a Black British hi…
Hafsa Hirsi The Guardian article Half of Britons can’t name any Black British historical figure argued that there was a lack of representation and recognition of Black British historical figures2024: A New and Exciting Year Ahead
Pawlet Brookes It was a delight to reflect on a wonderful 2023 which saw fantastic innovative artistic commissions and new connections across the arts and heritage sectors, all of which
Artists Announced for 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark
On International Women’s Day in March 2023, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage launched an exciting new project, 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark, celebrating the stories
Move When the Spirit Says Move
This Black History Month, nationally, much attention has been brought towards the theme of Saluting Our Sisters, paying homage to Black women. At Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage,
Serendipity on BBC Bitesize
Serendipity Digital Innovation Manager, Georgina Payne, was interviewed on BBC Bitesize, giving young people advice and inspiration when making career choices. She was able to talk about her role at
Leicester Artist Works with Globally Acclaimed Dr L’Antoinette Stines Jamaican Innovator C…
Throughout August 2023, Dr L’Anoinette Stines, internationally acclaimed iconic Jamaican innovator choreographer, and educator, in a relationship brokered by Pawlet Brookes, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage will be
£729,438 awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in Leicester has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the development of a regional project Unearthed: Forgotten Histories. Made
Pawlet Brookes MBE awarded Honorary Fellowship
Pawlet Brookes MBE, CEO and Artistic Director of Serendipity has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Each year, Northern School of Contemporary Dance awards HonoraryReceive a range of exclusive benefits and join a vibrant community of artists, academics, art lovers, and cultural enthusiasts who are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in Black arts and culture.
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