In January 2026, the UK government announced one of the largest cultural funding commitments in recent years. The announcement included £1.5 billion for arts, culture and heritage infrastructure across England, alongside a £500 million investment focused on innovation within the creative industries.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Young Creatives this half term at Burston Garden Centre. A creative, educational children’s workshop marking the start of our Spring programme.

Born from a dream to give young people the space and encouragement to be seen, heard, and celebrated, the exhibition marked the first ever Imaginative Reaction showcase for artists aged 4–16. And what a day it was.

Imaginative Reaction. A platform created not just for showcasing art, but for holding space. For grief, for recovery, for expression, for healing. For human beings.

On August 3rd, Imaginative Reaction will host its first ever Young Creatives Open Exhibition at the beautiful Burston Garden Centre in St Albans — a vibrant, family-friendly event set to honour young talent, nurture community connection, and celebrate the power of art in all its forms.

As parents, educators, and creators, we're now witnessing a moment where technology offers kids the ability to bring their wildest dreams to life. But as we embrace these tools, a bigger question emerges: Are we expanding children's creativity, or replacing it?

In a world so often driven by spectacle, it’s easy to imagine the art market as a stage, auctions as drama, bids as applause. But recently, a quieter shift has taken place. The art world is beginning to move inward.

I share my experience visiting the London Print Art Fair at Somerset House, diving into the fascinating world of art prints.

For those unfamiliar, The Other Art Fair is more than just an exhibition; it’s a hub of creativity, storytelling, and connection.