Genesis Foundation
Genesis Foundation: Nuturing Emerging Talents In The Arts
The focus of the Genesis Foundation is on helping inspirational young individuals in the fields of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts. In recent years the Genesis Foundation has supported young artists by partnering with well-known institutions in relevant art forms, for instance the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, the Royal Court Theatre, the Young Vic and LAMDA, and with the choral group The Sixteen.
Artists do not enter the projects via the Genesis Foundation directly but are encouraged to apply to the relevant institution.
Genesis Prize
The Genesis Prize, launched by the Genesis Foundation in 2012, recognises an outstanding mentor of young artistic talent.
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LAMDA
In recognition of many years of generous support from the Genesis Foundation, LAMDA names a number of Genesis scholars. In 2012/13, the Academy will train five Genesis scholars on the Three Year Acting Course.
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The Royal College of Art
In October 2009, Spanish artist Greta Alfaro became the first beneficiary of the two-year Genesis Foundation Scholarship for a graduate artist studying at London's Royal College of Art. Joanna Piotrowska is the current beneficiary of the Genesis Scholarship for Photography at the Royal College of Art.
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The Royal Court Theatre
Since 1997 John Studzinski, and latterly the Genesis Foundation, has supported the Royal Court Theatre’s groundbreaking work with emerging International playwrights. During this time, the International Department at the Royal Court Theatre has nurtured creative dialogue with hundreds of playwrights and theatre-makers around the world.
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The Sixteen
In June 2008 at Westminster Cathedral, The Sixteen gave premieres of three works commissioned by the Genesis Foundation: all were settings of Padre Pio's Prayer, Stay with Me Lord. Three years later, in June 2011, three further commissions from notable British composers were performed in St.James's, Spanish Place. In 2011, the Genesis Foundation's relationship with The Sixteen enters a new phase with the launch of Genesis Sixteen.
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Welsh National Opera
The Genesis Assistant Director programme is a major new partnership between the Genesis Foundation and Welsh National Opera. Launched in 2012, it offers an up and coming young director a two-year contract and the opportunity to work on WNO’s newest work while being mentored by Chief Executive and Artistic Director David Pountney.
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The Young Vic
The Genesis Foundation funds the two-year Genesis Fellowship, the Genesis Directors Network and the Genesis Future Directors Award at the Young Vic.
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Natalie Carter – Bolshoi Ballet Academy
In 2009, 16-year-old Natalie Carter became the first female British dancer to study at Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with support from the Genesis Foundation.
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Hayley Stobo – Bolshoi Ballet Academy
In 2010, with the support of the Genesis Foundation, 15-year-old Hayley Stobo from Renfrewshire became the first Scot to receive a place on the full diploma course at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.
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A Doll’s House returns to the Young Vic
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Carrie Cracknell’s critically acclaimed production of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House will be returning to the Young Vic by popular demand this week, running from 28 March until 20 April 2013.
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Café Oto made partner of new music fundraising initiative
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Sound and Music have announced that Café Oto will be part of a two-year initiative exploring the public’s appetite for new music commissions.
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