We’re delighted to report that CFLA13 winner Jarred McGinnis celebrates inclusion in a major short story anthology this autumn, alongside literary giants including Lionel Shriver, Will Self and Ben Okri. He agreed to let us pick his brains and is here to share some thoughts on writing, publishing and the CFLA. Can you cast your … Read more
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‘The Artist and the Little Men’ by Yvonne J Foster
Once upon a time there was a poor artist who lived on her own. She had nothing left but the supplies to make one picture. “I will sketch the outlines of this last picture. Then I will finish it in the morning,” she said. So she sketched out the picture. Then she went to bed. In … Read more
Video: Reflecting on ‘Eleven’ at Brighton Dome
It has been just a couple of short months since Eleven, our three-week exhibition at Brighton Dome as part of Brighton Festival, and the launch of our online shop selling limited edition prints from a collection of talented artists. We’ve finally got our mitts on the video from the launch (below) and looking back on … Read more
On being nourished and other observations by CFLA18 WiR Sharon Duggal
Our Writer in Residence applications for 2019 are now open. Deadline 27 February 2019. For full info and to apply, click here. In April 2018 I became the Writer in Residence (WiR) at Creative Future. The residency is based at Preston Park Recovery Centre (PPRC), a much-valued sanctuary full of creative opportunities for people … Read more
Meet Kerry Hudson – CFLA18’s guest author
We’re thrilled to announce that Kerry Hudson is this year’s Creative Future Literary Awards guest author and thought it high time we introduced her to you – if you’re not already familiar with Kerry’s work, in particular her trailblazing book Lowborn. Kerry Hudson was born in Aberdeen. Her first novel, TONY HOGAN BOUGHT ME AN ICE-CREAM FLOAT BEFORE … Read more
Artist Interview: Mik Strevens
Artist Name: Mik Strevens How long have you been an artist with Creative Future? I first attended a drop-in session in my home town of Hailsham in 2013 (I think). My support worker suggested that I tried it to help me through the depression that I was experiencing at the time. I had been diagnosed … Read more
Artist Interview: John Jennings
Artist Name: John Jennings How long have you been an artist with Creative Future? I started to paint at the age of 15 in 1965. But it wasn’t until 1983 after a long period in hospital for Bi-Polar disorder that I could work free from conflict and anxiety at least for a while. I found … Read more
Artist Interview: Joel Apps
Artist Name: Joel Apps How long have you been an artist with Creative Future? I first came across Creative Future in 2014 when I entered their Tight Modern Competition. My artwork entitled ‘Another Hastings 1’ won the Tight Modern Public Vote. Tell us a bit about your art and your creative process: I am an … Read more
Murdering puppies and other tips: an interview with CFLA17 Silver Poetry winner, Elleni Harpa
Welcome, Elleni, and thanks for taking part in our interview series. Q1: Can you tell us a little about your experience as a writer to date? In summer 2017 I graduated from Lancaster University with a First Class BA(Hons) in English Literature with Creative Writing. This involved submitting creative work every week for peer workshopping … Read more