Siobhan Kearney, Fun Palaces Ambassador in Northern Ireland, has been involved in the area of mental health and wellbeing for over ten years. “I was so attracted to the ambassador role as I could see…
Tiny Revolutions has returned for 2021, with ideas; tiny steps, that anyone can take to connect a little more in their local community or to simply pass time creatively in self-isolation. In preparing for this year’s…
At the very core of Fun Palaces, is the belief that change happens in the smallest of connections; in a conversation with a neighbour, or sharing a skill with someone. Inspired by this, during the…
Saying Yes and Making Change: Reflecting on 7 years with Fun Palaces
Daniel King was the Communications Manager at Fun Palaces for 7 years, here he takes a moment to reflect on his time with the team and his experiences and learning within the role. This week,…
Mental Health Awareness Week – Connecting with Nature
Our Fun Palaces Ambassador in Northern Ireland, Siobhan Kearney, has been involved in the area of mental health and wellbeing for over ten years. Today sees the end of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and…
Fun Palaces is excited to welcome two new co-directors, Makala Cheung who is joining us from today, and Kirsty Lothian who has been Fun Palaces’ producer since 2014. You can read the full press release…
Thank you for your interest in Fun Palaces and this opportunity to work with the Fun Palaces team. As you may know, Stella and Sarah-Jane, our founding directors, are stepping aside over the next few…
Stella and Sarah-Jane are stepping aside. We are sad and excited to announce that co-founders and co-directors Stella Duffy and Sarah-Jane Rawlings are leaving Fun Palaces; Stella at the end of January, Sarah-Jane in late…
Making friends with failure. As part of our 2020 Artist Commissions, Suriya Aisha created two workshops for SickBabes – (women and non binary people who identify as being sick or disabled) to be together and…
Digital & Social Media tips for Fun Palaces Online
Some guides to help you get started with your digital Fun Palace … A useful guide from the Crafts Council on how to livestream craft activities: There are great toolkits from Make Music Day, with…
Flash Fund for Fun Palaces Makers in Coventry & Warwickshire Coventry City of Culture Trust is supporting local co-created activity throughout the city and wider county by offering Micro-Grants of up to £200 to residents who…
Highland-based textile artist Sue Fraser collaborated with her neighbours to create a design for an artwork which would represent them, their street and their Fun Palace. Sue’s felted wall hanging depicts views from her street…
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