ABOUT ARTPOD
Artpod is a visual arts company that creates intimate workshops, art classes, immersive experiences and spectacular events.
We work and collaborate with young people and communities to provide art activities that are as accessible as possible, recognising barriers faced due to those with special educational needs/disabilities or facing economic or cultural deprivation.
We aim to benefit children, young people, their families and vulnerable adults to develop creative skills, knowledge and experience, build social skills and friendship networks, develop career pathways, and to improve wellbeing through creative workshops, activities, training, performances and events.
Family Weekend: Artist Patrick Bullock and Lily Kids Photo: Paul Mansield
The Lily Foundation Annual Family weekend
Our Process
Our mission at Artpod is to inspire and support the next generation of artists, makers, and producers, as social changemakers. We envision this by amplifying the voices of young people, and marginalised communities through the arts, using accessible and participatory projects that foster self-expression and social change. We empower youth to earn arts qualifications and collaborate with cultural organizations, charities, and schools to create opportunities for future work experience and employment.
We actively work to dismantle barriers to creativity for those facing economic challenges, living in culturally deprived areas, or having special educational needs. Committed to innovation, we create engaging, impactful, and enjoyable art experiences for all ages and abilities.
As an Arts Award center and adviser (from Discover to Gold level), we are dedicated to fostering emerging young talent and building creative relationships that support the development of the next generation of artists, makers, and inventors..
Commissions
Located in Rottingdean, Artpod combines the charm of a traditional seaside art studio and shop. We offer a unique twist by not only creating and selling our own art pieces but also featuring and renting works from local artists.
Unicorn made by Sharon Mee: Enchanted Horsham . Photo: Robin Morley