The House of Fairy Tales is a children's arts charity based in London, England. The House of Fairy Tales brings together artists, performers, actors, writers and philosophers to deliver theatrical events, guides and exhibitions. The House of Fairy Tales is a registered charity and holds the registration number 1140334[1] in England and Wales.
History edit
The charity was established by YBA Gavin Turk and partner Deborah Curtis in 2008.
Activity edit
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events include:
- “travelling art circus” live events in partnership with festivals and local authorities
- educational family guides to locations of interest in partnership with galleries and institutions
- creative learning workshops and education packs in partnership with schools and institutions
- interactive exhibitions.
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events attract artists and media personalities such as Sir Peter Blake, Turner Prize winner Rachel Whiteread, Cornelia Parker, Vivienne Westwood, Jarvis Cocker and Alex James of Blur, who act as ambassadors for the charity’s work.[citation needed]
Past events edit
The House of Fairy Tales has delivered events, activities, exhibitions and family guides for: Camp Bestival,[2] Port Elliot Literary Festival,[3] Glastonbury Festival, Vintage at Goodwood,[4] Apple Cart Festival,[5] Latitude Festival,[6] Barbican Centre,[7] Mayor's Thames Festival,[8] Tate Modern,[9] Whitechapel Gallery,[10] National Trust, Selfridges, The New Art Gallery Walsall,[11] The Millennium Gallery (St. Ives),[12] Newlyn Art Gallery,[13] Salisbury Arts Centre,[14] Saatchi Gallery, Royal Horticultural Society, Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc.[15]
References edit
- ^ "Register Home Page". apps.charitycommission.gov.uk.
- ^ "Camp Bestival 2019 - Home". www.campbestival.net.
- ^ "The House of Fairy Tales | Port Eliot Festival". www.porteliotfestival.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "House of Fairytales". Recycled Recreations.
- ^ "France, International, Economie et bien plus : Média généraliste".
- ^ "Latitude Festival 2009 :: Line up". 2009.latitudefestival.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to the Barbican | Barbican". www.barbican.org.uk.
- ^ "The Thames Festival Trust's vision is of excellent art and amazing events in healthy river environments, accessible to all and enjoyed by all". Thamesfestival.org. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Tate Modern|Music & Performance|House of Fairy Tales". www.tate.org.uk. Archived from the original on 12 May 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Whitechapel - Family Day:
The Whitechapel Gallery's Great 'Artchaeological' Dig: A Game of Logic and Perception". www.whitechapelgallery.org. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2022. - ^ "The House of Fairy Tales brings Halloween to Walsall | The New Art Gallery Walsall". thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk.
- ^ "Millennium | House of Fairy Tales Introduction". www.millenniumgallery.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 April 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange contemporary art in Penzance & Newlyn". Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange.
- ^ "Once upon a time there was a house of fairy tales..." Salisbury Journal. 19 August 2010.
- ^ "Viktor wynd fine art inc". www.viktorwyndfineart.co.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2015.