Genesis Foundation

The Genesis Foundation was established by John Studzinski and has supported thousands of artists in their career development since 2001 principally in theatre and music.

The Foundation’s focus is on partnerships with leading arts organisations including the Almeida Theatre, National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and The Sixteen, and on training initiatives – the Genesis Theatre Design programme, and the Genesis Future Curators programme at the Royal Academy of Arts – that equip emerging artists for life as a creative professional.

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27 March 2026

Follow the latest coverage of the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan's Angels Unawares, which premiered at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Rome on Sunday 22 March 2026. Harry Christophers & The SixteenBritten SinfoniaElizabeth Watts, sopranoMatthew McKinney, tenor Dedicated to…

16 March 2026

The new Genesis Foundation commission, performed by The Sixteen, Britten Sinfonia, and soloists Elizabeth Watts & Matthew McKinney, becomes the first concert work to receive its world premiere in the Sistine Chapel  Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 29th March…

27 January 2026

(c Mike Wornell) The Genesis Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the brand new Genesis Pathways Programme, in partnership with the William Morris Gallery. The new programme is an innovative initiative aimed at fostering more inclusive pathways into…

5 January 2026

Today marks 25 years since the Genesis Foundation began its mission to support and nurture the development of outstanding emerging talent across theatre, choral music, visual arts, literature and so much more. Here is a note from our Founder and…

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