About Us
We are a participatory arts charity. We develop and deliver inclusive arts programmes in communities that bring skills, support networks, confidence and joy to people in the East.
Our creative projects aim to help people transform their lives through the arts, and are delivered in places including community centres, hospitals and hospices, residential homes, refuges and schools.
Our work is led by experienced arts practitioners, encompassing a rich variety of art forms, and is delivered in close partnership with care, education, voluntary and community organisations.
Work With Us
Chair of Trustees and other Board Members - Extended deadline
Suffolk Artlink is looking for dynamic individuals to join the Board of Trustees. It is an exciting time for Suffolk Artlink as we work towards a new strategic vision, developing our practice and changing more lives. We are also looking to appoint a new Chair.
Expressions of interest accepted until the end of October 2019. Please contact Alex Casey, Co-Director, if you would like to discuss the opportunity further.
Suffolk Artlink Trustee Recruitment Pack (Word)
Suffolk Artlink Trustee Recruitment Pack (PDF)
Chair of the Board Role Description (Word)
Chair of the Board Role Description (PDF)
Volunteer Communications and Development Assistant
We’re on the lookout for a new part-time Volunteer Communications and Development Assistant to join us in our Halesworth office.
Are you a friendly and proactive individual with an interest in communications, fundraising and/or creative arts? You might be seeking work experience in the arts or charity sector, or perhaps you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community?
You can find more information about the post, and how to apply, in the Communications and Development Volunteer Role Description (PDF)
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Trustees
We have a team of dedicated trustees who voluntarily give their time and expertise to help make sure Suffolk Artlink continues to meet its objectives and head towards it’s vision
Alice Whitney
Jeni Draper
Karina Flatt
Maria Dobing
Mike James
Sarah Bardwell (Chair)
Young Trustee Observer: Chloe Pearson
Suffolk County Council Observer: Cllr Paul West
Artists
Each year we work with many artists who each bring their specialist knowledge to our projects to make them a success.
In 2018/19 we worked with: Daniel Ball, Gareth Bayliss, Colin Brinkley, Leo Burtin, Jac Campbell, Liam Carroll, Max Clarke, Jaki Clibbon, Elizabeth Cook, Lynn Cox, Filomena Cristallino, Patricia Day, Chris Draude, Genista Dunham, Lucy Enskat, Linda Farrow, Hayley Field, Sophie Fox, Carol Gant, Briagh Grant, Caroline Gervay, Sam Hanison, Tina Hannay, Greg Hanson, Harvey Harris, Caitlin Howells, Shane Ibbs, Vicki Johnson, Sophie Johnson, Lynette King, Mike Knowlden, Mary Lovett, Lady Lucy, Zoe Martin, Heidi McEvoy-Swift, Sean McManus, Justine De Mierre, Lola De Mille, Kimberley Moore, Kate Munro, Amy Nettleton, Sian Notley, Shelly O’Brien, Daniela Paiva, Patrick Parker, Dean Parkin, Carrie Phoenix, Kasia Posen, Arti Prashar, Annabel Rednick, Wendy Rees, Matt Shepherd, Marco Spina, Kirsty Thorpe, Sophie Tott, Lou Walker, Jemma Watts, Jeremy Webb, Lynn Whitehead, Lewis Wickwar, Ruth Williams, Emma Withers, Lindsay Wright, Sally Zabroski
Partners
In 2018/19, we devised and delivered our projects in partnership with the following organisations:
History
Suffolk Artlink was established in the early 1980’s as a member of the National Shape Network, working across Suffolk to focus on disability arts. In 1994 we were taken under the umbrella of Optua (formerly Rethink Disability). Following a feasibility study we developed towards becoming an independent arts inclusion agency. Suffolk Artlink went on to become a registered charity in August 2005, enjoying its first year as a fully operational arts and social inclusion charity in 2006.
Since then Suffolk Artlink has gone from strength to strength, running numerous projects across Suffolk. With an ever-changing programme of projects, as well as a few old favourites, the charity is constantly evolving to bring unique and exciting arts opportunities, improving lives and inspiring many in the community with arts access for all.
Annual Review
Suffolk Artlink Annual Review 2019
Policies and Procedures
Suffolk Artlink is proud to have achieved the Young Suffolk Quality Standard by demonstrating best practice in regard to safeguarding, health and safety, organisational management and staff support and development.
Suffolk Artlink provides these policies online so that everyone may see the standards we have set ourselves and hold us to account.
The policies and procedures also provide clear and practical guidance that staff and artists use in their work on a daily basis. By providing these online we are seeking to ensure everyone uses the most up to date and accurate information we can possibly provide.
View the full list of our policies and procedures.