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Visionary Arts Awarded By The Culture Recovery Fund

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The winners of the 2020 Visionary Honours Awards

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Visionary Honours 2020 shortlist announcement

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The second annual Visionary Honours [...]

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Congratulations to all of this year’s Oscar winn

Congratulations to all of this year’s Oscar winners, including Brit Daniel Kaluuya who received the golden accolade for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’, where he portrayed Black Panther Party leader, Fred Hampton.

#oscars #academyawards #imaginechange

@austinkleon is a writer who draws. He makes art w

@austinkleon is a writer who draws. He makes art with words and books with pictures #imaginechange

We are delighted to announce that the Visionary Ar

We are delighted to announce that the Visionary Arts Foundation are among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

This funding will help us to recover from the challenges of the pandemic and support us in producing this year’s Visionary Honours and run our Visionary Impact Programme which supports disadvantaged young adults using artistic platforms such as music, film, theatre, literature and digital media as the sound board for discussion and raising awareness across social issues from better Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Mental Health, to Climate Crisis and Anti-Social Behaviour.

Many thanks to @dcmsgovuk @britishfilminstitute @aceagrams and the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund, we can continue to be #hereforculture

For more details visit www.visionary arts.org.uk

#imaginechange2021

Today is International Women’s Day and we celebr

Today is International Women’s Day and we celebrate by looking at films that have remarkable female leads, tell amazing stories or inspire change.

However, equality in film is still a real problem highlighted by last year’s Oscars when the Academy chose to celebrate works of only male artistes in major categories, including Best Film and Best Director.

Help celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality.

#ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 #imaginechange

Since his appearance on Love Island in 2018, Alex

Since his appearance on Love Island in 2018, Alex George has been back in his day job, working in A&E at University Hospital Lewisham in London.

Last year he lost his brother, Llŷr, to suicide.

Last month, Alex publicly requested to speak to the prime minster about his campaign for better mental health provisions.

Boris heard his request and now Alex has been appointed as youth mental health ambassador.

Speaking on his Instagram page, Alex said:

“WE DID IT!! You called and the PM answered!! I have been appointed as the Ambassador for Mental Health. It hasn’t sunk in yet and I’m not sure it ever will. I am truly humbled. In my role, I will be working closely with the Government to make mental health an absolute priority. Never has mental health been more important than now. From schools to universities, the NHS and the wider public, MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. For the current as well as future generations, we must do everything in our power to bring meaningful change.

Nothing will bring my brother back but if I can make a positive impact that saves even one life, it will be worth moving mountains for. There is much work to be done. Particularly in the coming weeks and months. Thanks to each and every one of you for your incredible support. Thank you also to the Prime Minister and Government for recognising our campaign and showing a desire to make a real change moving forward.

I hope I can make you all proud. Most of all I hope I can make my brother proud, we will do it together my boy 💙 LET’S DO THIS 👊”

#imaginechange #mentalhealthmatters #dralexgeorge

‘Palmer’ a feel-good movie with a positive mes

‘Palmer’ a feel-good movie with a positive message is out now on Apple TV+ starring Justin Timberlake, in which he plays an ex-convict returning home with a new outlook on life, and looking to put right some of his wrongs.

In the film his character befriends a young boy who would rather play with dolls than racing cars, and is coming to terms with his gender.

On the movie Timberlake said, “We have to have open eyes, and open ears, and open hearts. ... I don't feel like I have an authority to tell people what to think or feel, but I guess I hope that the theme of acceptance comes shining through in this movie. ... This boy is 8 years old and he likes what he likes and he shouldn't be bullied for that, he should be accepted ... supported and uplifted for that. ... Really loving yourself and being able to see people in the world ... for who they are and accept that, and love that — it has to come from within. Hopefully that's what we accomplished with with my character, with Eddie. That finding that self-love can kind of lead you in that direction, it can be your compass.”

#imaginechange #filmsforchange #inspirationalmovies #justintimberlake #palmermovie

Happy Martin Luther King Day! “If you can't fly

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Martin Luther King Jr.

#imaginechange #martinlutherking #mlkday ✌🏽

‘One Night in Miami’ is a fictional account of

‘One Night in Miami’ is a fictional account of one incredible evening on the 25th February 1964 when icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered to discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement.

Adapted from a stage play of the same name, the film marks the directional debut for Regina King, and is now available to view on Amazon Prime.

#imaginechange #filmsforchange #onenightinmiami #inspirationalmovies

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May: @june

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May:
@junesarpo - winner of the 2020 Visionary Honours INSPIRATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR

#imaginechange2020 #artcanchangetheworld #socialimpact #visionaryhonours

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May: @blue

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May:
@bluestorymovie - winner of the 2020 Visionary Honours FILM OF THE YEAR written & directed by @realrapman

#imaginechange2020 #artcanchangetheworld #socialimpact #visionaryhonours

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May: @sant

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May:
@santandave & @frasertsmith - winner of the 2020 Visionary Honours SONG OF THE YEAR for BLACK

#imaginechange2020 #artcanchangetheworld #socialimpact #visionaryhonours

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May: @ross

Replay of our virtual ceremony held 6th May:
@rosskemptv - winner of the 2020 Visionary Honours TELEVISION SHOW OF THE YEAR for ROSS KEMP LIVING WITH produced by Mongoose Productions/ITV

#imaginechange2020 #artcanchangetheworld #socialimpact #visionaryhonours

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