IMAGINE A JERSEY
WHERE EVERY ISLANDER CAN EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPATE IN & BE ENRICHED BY INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS...
CHARITY INTRODUCTION
Inspire Arts Two words at the heart of everything we do
Inspire is what we do.
Arts is how we do it.
WHO
We deliver performing arts learning and participatory projects that benefit all Islanders, with a focus on children, young people and adults who are facing challenges in their lives, or who are unable to access existing services
WHY
We want to enable more Islanders, particularly marginalised and vulnerable groups, to experience, participate in and be enriched by inspirational performing arts
WHAT
We deliver free and subsidised activities, many taking place in supportive, informal, non-intimidating environments or outdoors with open attendance, and in collaboration with community partners from a range of sectors, such as community development, youth services, criminal justice and the health sector
HOW
Our workshops, lessons, classes, projects, drop-ins, open rehearsals and performance collaborations are delivered by professional artists, facilitators and teachers who are innovative, imaginative specialists in their field. Together, we tailor learning that maximises the power of performing arts to shape positive social outcomes for participants
A JERSEY CHARITY FOR PERFOR S
INSPIREARTS BACKGROUND
Sciencetellsusthatinvolvementinperformingartsisimportantindeliveringa rangeofpositivepsychological,physical,professional,personal,socialand wellbeingoutcomes. Wealsoknowthatthesebenefitsare“outofreach”for“far toomanyIslanders”(GovernmentofJersey.DepartmentforEconomic Development,Tourism,SportandCulture,2022)
Support for Inspire Arts is support for equal access
Our activities are driven by a belief that everyone in Jersey - regardless of circumstances, age, behaviour, gender, race or disability - should have access to the transformative potential of creative practice in their lives We work in close partnership with organisations on the ground, to deliver learning and participatory projects benefitting Jersey’s most marginalised participants including socioeconomically disadvantaged children, young people and families, persons with disabilities, persons with physical and mental health challenges, imprisoned persons and refugees and displaced persons We also deliver activities in community settings that enable participation by those who may otherwise be excluded
We take responsibility for local needs by using empirical evidence, data and government statistics to help us unambiguously identify underserved groups; areas where provision is poor and engagement in the arts is there low, and where groups are unable to access and benefit from existing services
Support for Inspire Arts is support for quality of life for all in Jersey
Our projects respond to recent data about growing inequality in Jersey Arts and cultural participation have an important role to play in quality of life for Islanders and the reality is that opportunities in the arts in Jersey are “exclusive”, both limited and means-restricted (Government of Jersey Department for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, 2022)
Jersey is at a crossroads Government and Consumer Council indices reveal that nearly a quarter of Jersey households are living in relative poverty; more and more Islanders are moving away due to unaffordable living and housing costs at a time when Jersey is trying to attract more people to its workforce; among children, the average scores for anxiety increased between 2018-2021 particularly amongst females; there were 8,000 mental health support requests for children overall in 2021; and young people from materially deprived households were more likely to report low self-esteem, linked with increased rates of self-harm
Weagreewiththe GovernmentofJersey thatmoremustbe donetoensureaccess toparticipationand learningintheartsis equalinJersey.
(An Arts Strategy for Jersey 2022-27, Government of Jersey Department for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture, 2022)
Why?
Because
there isn‘t
a single aspect of human development that is not positively, significantly enriched by engagement with the arts
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What the arts do for people
Participation in the arts delivers real, tangible, lifechanging benefits across the lifespan When delivered by professional artists, specialists and facilitators, learning experiences within the performing arts can empower lives, enhance wellbeing, unleash creativity, ignite imaginations, develop confidence, build skills, form relationships and reduce isolation of Island life
“Frequent participation in performing arts predicts higher positive mental health in young adults”
(Block, Wong, Kataoka and Zimmerman, A symphony within, PMID: 34864600)
Driving equality of opportunities
To ensure our programme of engagement reaches and benefits as many people on the Island as possible, we engage proactively with Jersey organisations outside the arts and education sectors This includes working closely with charities focused on family cohesion, youth support and engagement, social challenges, mental or physical health challenges, learning and development challenges, and adult social care
We tailor our engagement activities to meet the needs of specific groups, delivering learning and participation at a high-level of pedagogical quality We nurture sustained relationships with various organisations and providers in the community, striving to positively, mutually, shape and amplify work of all partners
A JERSEY CHARITY FOR PERFOR S WHATTHEARTSDO FORCOMMUNITIES
Gains in health promotion and disease prevention
Greater entrepreneurship and regional growth
Education
Well being
Social networks
Health
Quality of life
Benefits for at-risk youth
Sense of social identity
Community engagement
Social inclusion
Community economic development
Community regeneration
INSPIRE CEN
Our learning programmes in music, drama and dance will support children, young people and adults to improve and sustain their creativity, skills, confidence and wellbeing We offer one-to-one lessons and group classes to Islanders in greatest need – those who want to participate but lack the necessary access, opportunity and support.
Music
Participants have access to lessons and group classes in musicianship, theory, string and keyboard playing and singing They can take part in ensembles and multi-disciplinary collaborations, as well as the Inspire Orchestra
Drama
Participants of different ages and levels have access to classes in acting, writing and musical theatre, including Inspire Nights evening classes and the Inspire Actor’s Company
Dance
Participants have access to group classes in different styles; ballet; movement; devising; choreography Additional digital opportunities will be available including an introduction to filmmaking.
ACreative,SupportiveCommunity
We provide support for special educational/additional needs and English Learners Participants will have opportunities to perform across the Jersey community and be part of unforgettable signature performances.
PROJECTS
Projects are designed to meet various needs and support a variety of outcomes but we have a framework that outlines key areas we aim to make positive contributions in
Working with partners across sectors, Inspire Arts delivers inspirational participatory activities in the performing arts that benefit Islanders and Jersey in the following ways:
Arts Inspire JOY - Inspirational projects that uplift people and bring communities together; connecting people across generations and communities, working with all skill levels and through various art forms
Arts Inspire HEALTH - Imaginative projects that improve the well-being of communities; supporting positive mental and physical health outcomes and facilitating participation for those typically excluded due to ill-health
Arts Inspire EQUALITIES - Empowering projects that support accessibility of performing arts for all; helping people not reached or enabled through typical channels discover ways performing arts can have a transformative impact on their lives
Arts Inspire POTENTIAL - Tailored projects that support and amplify learning; positively influencing personal and professional development and educational outcomes across curriculum.
Arts Inspire JÈRRI - Innovative projects that stimulate interest in and learning about Jersey’s language, history, culture and traditions.
Arts Inspire GREEN SPACES - Enlightening projects that develop an appreciation of the natural environment, raising awareness of environmental issues, to promote positive action for change and encourage more sustainable lifestyles.
Arts Inspire BETTER FUTURES - Inventive projects that harness the power of the arts to imagine a better future either at a global, local or individual level
We want to support, sustain and grow our activities. The good news is, the activities which enable us do this, are also vital for Jersey’s creative and tourism sectors. We infuse the Island's stunning locales and historic heritage with world-class performing arts, delivering unique, memorable Jersey-originated cultural experiences.
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When you buy a ticket or donate to Inspire Arts and receive ticket packages, you support life-changing work through the performing arts - you also experience world-class productions around the Island, curated in partnership with Jersey's breathtaking built and natural environment...
Ambitious and achievable
We draw on Jersey's tangible and intangible cultural heritage as a source of inspiration and active partner in creating original cultural products We partner creatively, collaboratively and productively with other organisations in Jersey, including Jersey Heritage, to deliver three main performance projects every year to inspire Islanders and attract visitor footfall from a more vibrant cultural tourism offer:
Jersey Proms in the Park
Jersey International Festival and Fringe Full musical theatre, opera or dramatic production
We also curate smaller performances for fundraising and bespoke purposes, and collaborate with Jersey's other cultural entities
A way forward
In years past, Fort Regent hosted performances by some of the finest international touring artists of their day, including The Rolling Stones and Ella Fitzgerald. Jersey's performing arts scene welcomed thousands of Islanders and tourists weekly, fuelling employment in the creative sector, as well as tourism, hospitality and business
The current lack of industry-facing professional productions and performances at an impressive large-scale, not only has a cultural cost, but a growing educational, social and economic one
When you support Inspire Arts, you help us deliver the benefits of arts participation for diverse communities in Jersey You also become part of wider action to drive steady growth of a sustainable arts sector for Jersey You help us reengage audiences; build new ones; encourage visitor footfall from cultural tourism to diversify and develop the economy; you support momentum-building around the restoration of existing venues, including Jersey Opera House.
We do not replicate work of any existing organisation. Inspire Arts’ activities offer valuable opportunities for Jersey's arts organisations to combine forces and achieve performing arts at a level of scale and ambition not encountered in Jersey's recent past...
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Imagine...
stars of the London West End, classical and pop scenes, dazzling audiences of all ages in Jersey's open-air Proms in the Park in the grounds of St Ouen's Manor
the intrigue, drama, politics and treason of Lerner and Loewe's fantastical masterpiece Camelot staged at Jersey's Mont Orgueil Castle
the passion of the insurgents' heroic last stand at Paris' Église Saint-Merri 'Do you hear the People Sing?' in one of the greatest musicals of all time, Les Misérables in the shadow of one of Jersey's own storied, historic churches
an Island-wide International Festival and Fringe presenting the very best performers from around the world and showcasing work of Jersey's growing arts sector for a global audience
An
experience economy for Jersey
Along with the dominant financial services industry, tourism represents a substantial portion of Jersey's GDP. There are calls across the sector to make Jersey's tourism industry more robust
Seasonal beach tourism is strong, but cultural tourism is currently untapped as a driver of significant local economic impact
Let's galvanise a dynamic relationship between outstanding performing arts and Jersey's breathtaking built and natural heritage
Let's create more impactful and memorable experiences for Islanders and visitors, than any one sector could achieve alone
Let's elevate arts experiences in Jersey to signature events within the tourism calendar
Let's uplift and inspire our community and use arts as a vehicle to enrich the wellbeing of Islanders of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and identities
HOW YOU CAN HE
Help ignite a spark
We combine our expertise delivering exceptional quality performing arts and participatory activities, with a passion to make these experiences accessible to every Islander If you believe, as we do, in the essential importance of the performing arts and artists, and the positive impact of the work they do in communities, then Inspire Arts is unquestionably the right place for you
With your support, engagement and participation in the performing arts will be accessible to more Islanders Your support could help a vulnerable or young person find their voice or support a person’s recovery from trauma or help build a person’s self-esteem or support a lonely person take part in a creative community
“I think that the power of art is the power to wake us up, strike us to our depths, and change us”
(Jhumpa
Lahiri)
Whether you want to enable a person ’ s education in a performing arts discipline, impact vulnerable groups through arts participation, contribute to an outstanding quality of life, help our sustainability efforts, partner with us to achieve your philanthropic or business objectives or make a mark that creates a lasting legacy, we work with you every step of the way to make sure your support generates meaningful impact and mutual benefit
We have a range of opportunities and bespoke projects that will elevate your aspirations and community engagement and ours, to the next level.
Whatever you or your company's goals -brand visibility, philanthropic objectives, community benefit, client development, staff engagement, business development, tailored experiencesInspire Arts has the perfect fit
Frequent participation in performing arts predicts higher positive mental health in young adults
WAYS OF GIVING
FRIENDSSCHEME
Inspire Membership offers the chance to give according to your capacity and receive generous benefits that allow the charity to thank you in our own special way.
Inspire provides quality arts experiences and participation for Islanders for whom such opportunities are out of reach. We cannot do this without your support. Our Friends Scheme gives you the opportunity to support Inspire Arts in a simple but effective way.
You can join our Friends Scheme, starting from £2 per month up to £400 per month, or £24 annually up to £4,800 annually.
BENEFITS
Demonstrate your support for the work of Inspire Arts and enjoy special rewards:
Newsletter
Invitation to our Annual Friends' Reception
Website Recognition
10% Discount on any two Tickets
20% Discount on any two Tickets
Free Companion Ticket
Access to VIP Seating
And remember, using the Jersey Gift Support Scheme, we get an additional 25p for every £1 you donate!
WAYS OF GIVING
IMPACTGIFTS
You can give a major gift that makes a major impact as a oneoff, or as often as desired. No matter what, we provide personal support to ensure your giving is effective and matches your charitable interests and local needs.
BENEFITS
Enjoy all of the rewards of our Friends Scheme but with some truly special additions:
Invitation to Attend a Working Rehearsal
Invitation to Coffee and Talk Session with a VIP Artist
Invitation to Attend an Intermission or pre/post Event Reception
Professional Photo Portrait with a VIP Artist
Home Concert with a VIP Soloist
And remember, using the Jersey Gift Support Scheme, we get an additional 25p for every £1 you donate!
Give a major gift starting from £5,000 up to £99,999 and help us shape the future of socially engaged, game-changing work within Jersey's performing arts scene
Become a Principal Partner and give the gift of inspirational performing arts to thousands of Islanders by sponsoring a spectacular large-scale event starting at £100,000
FOUNDING DONORS
Our Founding Donors help to secure the lifechanging work of the charity, transforming the futures of generations of Islanders
Inspire Arts honours contributions of £250,000£499,999 (Benefactor) to £2,000,000+ (Keystone) by working closely with the individual donor or family, to provide special acknowledgement and recognition befitting of their generosity This can include curated press coverage and public acknowledgement; a commemorative plaque; publicised appearances at the charity’s signature events; invitations to public and private events involving dignitaries and other high-profile patrons and donors
IMMEDIATEIMPACTOR LONG-TERMENDOWMENT
We provide a flexible range of giving options; you can make a one-off gift or donate as many times as you see fit, as well as establish a flow-through fund oraninvestedendowmentfund Wecanalsocreate a bespoke combination fund Options vary depending on the size of the gift, your wishes and whether you wish to be involved in making decisions aboutspecificprojects
One advantage of an endowment fund is that it remains as a permanent resource, year after year Over time, the value becomes greater than the original donation which itself remains as a capital fund
WAYS OF GIVING LEGACIES
We cherish the incredible contribution of a legacy and we work to curate bespoke acknowledgment befitting of such a gift Legacy donations are typically invested as an endowment fund and the income distributed each year to fund work by the charity, meaning that you or your family member's gift provides long-lasting benefit for generations to come We can accept gifts of shares, property or investments,aswellasfinancialdonations
SimplynamingInspireArtsasthebeneficiaryina willmeansthatwehavetheflexibilitytouseyour support across the full spectrum of Inspire Arts’ workandrespondtochangingneedsovertime
Your gift can be left with instructions to distribute your donation to a specific project or particular aspect of Inspire Arts’ work, perhaps overaperiodofyears
Larger gifts of £25,000 or more can be used to establishauniquenamedfundforInspireArts
The charity has an appointed Finance Advisor Mr Tom Hill, former Chief of UBS Jersey. An executive with decades of experience in the banking and financial sector, Mr Hill has a passion for arts and education
Expert advice helps us make the most of your gift, in the interests of creating more benefit for the people you want to help.
Tom Hill, Finance Advisor
JERSEYARTISTS’ FOUNDATION
If you have a passion for ensuring all Islanders benefit from the same opportunities to pursue their dreams, then we have the perfect fit for your support...
Principally, our fundraising supports Islanders to participate in lessons, classes, workshops and projects delivered by Inspire Arts However, we also encourage interested donors to provide support for developing or professional Jersey artists facing hardship Support can be for different things -tuition, bursary, travel, materialsbut the principal of this support is that it helps a Jersey artist pursue an important educational or career opportunity they would otherwise be unable to access Importantly, this need not be an opportunity delivered by Inspire Arts or in Jersey
When you contribute in this way, you help Inspire Arts level-up experiences. You help ensure any young person or individual in Jersey with aspirations to a professional career in the arts, receives equal opportunities as their peers both in Jersey and elsewhere
Benefits
From £550, you can become a JAF Supporter, £1,650 a JAF Champion or donate an amount of your choice. Rewards are our way of saying thank you:
Website and Social Media Recognition
Invitation to Attend a pre/post Event Reception
Invitation to Attend our Annual Friends' Reception
Invitation to Attend an Educational Workshop
Free Companion Ticket
"Wherever I perform in the world, nothing gives me more joy than performing on Jersey soil. I am a proud Jersey girl and feel passionately about honing and nurturing talent and moreover, creating performances on the Island that allow our younger generation to believe they can have a career in the arts internationally, but more importantly, in Jersey"
- Inspire Arts’ Co-Founder & one of Jersey’s best-loved performers Georgi Mottram
ALIGN YOUR BRAND WITH THE GREATEST SHOW IN JERSEY
In addition to corporate memberships and programme underwriting, we develop bespoke projects in consultation with a specific partner focused on their objective(s): business development; brand visibility; philanthropy; CSR; client entertainment; client development; staff engagement; team building; tailored experiences.
BASIC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Your company can become a Member from £2,500-£4,999, a Project Partner up to £9,999 or a Presenting Partner over £10,000 Depending on the level of support, staff will enjoy a range of benefits, becoming part of a vibrant performing arts scene in Jersey:
20% Ticket Discount
Website Recognition
Invitation to Attend our Annual Friends'
Reception
Complimentary Access to VIP Seating
Private Reception with a VIP Artist
Acknowledgement from the Stage
Collaboration on the Development Process
Bespoke Benefits
Support the costs of bringing artists to Jersey or provide accommodation and hospitality in-kind and become an International Partner
Media and Broadcast Partner? Contact us.
OUR PEOPLE
Directors & Advisers
Active and involved, our Board of Directors share their business, charitable and lived experience, advising on various aspects that are integral to efficient and dynamic delivery of Inspire Arts’ programme, as well as steady and sustainable growth for the organisation
We are recruiting
Striving for more for Jersey than one sector can achieve alone Education? Arts? Heritage? Hospitality? Tourism? Leisure? Environment? Business? Research? Development? Join our Board...
Paul Matthams, Director
A lawyer with over 30 years ’ experience specialising in non-contentious trusts and estate law, acting for high-net-worth individuals and families Paul is Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey and previous Head of Private Wealth at Carey Olsen’s Jersey, as well as an experienced Chair and Board Member, arts supporter, keen organist and chorister
William Bennett, Director
An Executive, solicitor, accredited mediator and talented photographer who began his legal career at Rakisons (now Mcguire Woods) focusing on a broad variety of corporate structures Following his creation of Garfield Bennett in 1995, William devoted his career to providing a wide range of offshore services and specialist advice to clients across the world on their various structures
Sharon Betts, Adviser
A Third Sector operator with decades of experience in the UK, Asia and Jersey, with a passion and expertise in education and fundraising Sharon was previously Community Engagement Officer for Brighter Futures and in 2022, was appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Silkworth Group, Jersey
Tom Hill, Adviser
An Executive with decades of experience in the banking and financial sector, with a passion for arts and education. Tom was appointed Chief of UBS Jersey in April 2010 He is a founder and Director of the Board for Jersey International Centre for Advanced Studies, and serves on the Board of St John's College Oxford University
OUR SENIOR TEAM
We prioritise proven experience on our team, who each have world-class expertise, credentials and invaluable lived experience Between them, our co-founders and co-directors have delivered awardwinning multidisciplinary performance collaborations, live productions, international festivals, education and engagement programmes, and learning and participation for at-risk groups, in countries all over the world, for participants and audiences of thousands
Dr
Toni
James CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Considered among the finest Scottish pianists of her generation, with rave reviews from The New York Times, Boston Musical Intelligencer, Gramophone and Fanfare Magazine, with over a decade of experience leading arts organisations in the U S , U K and Jersey, including San Diego Guitar Festival, Music in Action, Tannahill Arts and CREATE Paisley Toni was a BBC Young Musician of the Year Keyboard Finalist and has performed for superstars including Sean Connery, as well as in the world's finest concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall and Stanford's Bing Concert Hall Previously Professor of Music at San Diego State University and Lead for University of Liverpool's School of the Arts, Toni worked with the Government of Jersey successfully leading interim project management for Jersey Opera House
Ms Georgi Mottram
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION
A No 1 Classical Charting soprano, Classic Brit award Nominee and extremely proud Jersey girl, with years of experience working at the cuttingedge of live performance production Georgi has sung for Royalty, most recently Prince Edward at Windsor Castle, alongside Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Russell Watson and G4, and in starring roles on Broadway, London’s West End and live on BBC One and Channel 4 Georgi is a versatile touring artist who currently performs worldwide with her group Ida Girls Official and recently made her debut at the London Palladium As a homegrown talent and one of the Island's most well-known and loved vocalists, Georgi is passionately committed to supporting Jersey artists facing hardship, helping them on the way to career success
OUR COMMITMENT
Arts make a community...
and Jersey is a community with enduring culture and traditions as well as being culturally diverse and diasporic. Inspire Arts is a community too, one that prioritises diverse representation across its activities and governance, including within casting and artistic traditions We strive for more performing arts that represent more people and reach more people.
We will also champion equitable access to training and work opportunities within our team; we want to understand how and why groups are underserved when pursuing opportunities within the sector and work to improve this This is an area of our work we hope to build
Here and now
We are proud our work can have a positive impact on the creative community, who are still recovering from widespread Covid-based restrictions that shut down their industry for eighteen months Jersey-based creative professionals were doubly hit by Covid travel limitations since most require to make their living between work opportunities in Jersey and elsewhere Moreover, the impact of these circumstances has been further compounded by the extended closure of Jersey Opera House, now not set to re-open for at least two more years All of this work has been lost amid a rising cost-ofliving crisis
The youth voice in Jersey
Foundational to the formation of the charity and an important part of its work overall, is sending a clear message that the youth voice in Jersey is important; we want to give it a platform and we intend to take a proactive role as part of Islandwide work to address youth mental health challenges
For some young people, performing arts is not only a powerful outlet for self-expression, but also a place where they find their community; where they find their voice and feel empowered to use it We intend to give them that opportunity through a variety of projects that will encourage youth leadership through the arts
Into the future
We not only want to use arts to contribute to a vibrant quality of life on the Island but we are determined to support practices that protect Jersey's natural environment and biodiversity
We are also working to build our financial resilience with the help of expert advice that supports sustainable financial practices for the charity
We want to be doing our important work in Jersey long into the future
WHO WE ARE
OUR VISION
A Jersey where every Islander can experience, participate in and be enriched by inspirational performing arts.
OUR MISSION
To deliver learning and participatory projects that maximise the power of performing arts to shape positive social outcomes for a wider and more diverse community of Islanders.
OUR VALUES
Inspire Arts is the Jersey charity dedicated to ensuring that any Islander, regardless of circumstances, has access to creative learning that empowers them to develop their potential, enrich their life and improve their skills, confidence and wellbeing.
Inspire Arts Contact Us
Toni: tonijamespiano@gmail.com
Georgi: georgimottramsoprano@gmail.com
