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art-K Ltd. is a family-owned, art education company based in the United Kingdom and it is voluntarily registered on Ofsted childcare register since November 2020.[1] It's headquarters are based in Ashtead, Surrey.
History
[edit]In 2000, Arty Club For Crafty Kids was set up by Kathryn Harper, a Speech and Language Therapist[2] who was previously Head of Paediatrics at Epsom and Ewell NHS Trust.[3] Kathryn Harper's family home was where Arty Club for Crafty Kids was set up.
In 2016, Arty Club For Crafty Kids became art-K Ltd and was co-Founded by Kathryn Harper & Emily Harper (Kathryn Harper's daughter).[4] Kathryn Harper is the Creative Director, Emily Harper is the Managing Director and David Harper is the Operations Director. The purpose of creating a limited company was to enable art-K Ltd to launch new art studios across the United Kingdom both as a franchise and to set up new studios which would be directly-owned by art-K Ltd.
In 2016 the first franchise launched; art-K Ewell.
In 2017 the first new studio which was directly-owned by art-K Ltd launched.
In 2019, art-K wins CVC Capital Partner's Young Innovator Award, which resulted in a £20,000 investment to support the launch of new studios and workshops for disadvantaged children. The purpose of CVC's award is to provide grants for businesses who support disadvantaged people in relevant sectors, to develop their business further.[5]
In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all classes were taught online and art-K offered pre-recorded art classes as well.[6] Zoom art classes continued to run until 2021.[7] The classes shut down in 2021 after the United Kingdom returned to face-to-face teaching in schools,[8] at which point the demand for art-K's online classes dropped.
In 2021, art-K worked with local businesses and train stations to install murals in the local areas. This included a mural in Horsham's train station[9] and Wandsworth's Southside shopping centre, where they created a mural to highlight the shopping centre's commitment to reducing their carbon footprint.[10]
In 2021, art-K Ewell wins Surrey Wildlife Trust's People's Choice Category for the Cutting Hedge Creativity competition.[11] The focus of the competition was to highlight how important hedgerows are for biodiversity and the environment. This aligns with art-K's focus on sustainability in their studios where they aim to reduce their carbon footprint with eco-focused policies.
In 2022, art-K High Wycombe closed.[12] It reopens in September 2023.[13]
In 2023, art-K contributed 50 artists to break the Guinness Book of World Record's attempt for the most people painting online and in a single venue concurrently; the life model was Sir Lenny Henry. Sky Arts hosted the event to mark the 10th Anniversary of the art competition: Portrait Artist of the Year.[14]
In 2024, art-K launched an exhibition as part of Oxo Bargehouse's New Creatives 2024. The artwork exhibited came from over 6000 students who attend their studios nationwide. They displayed artwork, had interactive zones and workshops running throughout.[15] The exhibition recorded a moment in time of each student's abilities, interests and interpretations, celebrating creativity and individual approaches. There was a gift shop which raised money towards 2 children's charities.[16]
In 2024, there are over 50 art-K studios operating in the United Kingdom.[1]
Launches
[edit]In 2000, art-K started running art classes for ages 6+.
In 2017, art-K started teaching adult classes.
July 2023 was art-K's first network-wide exhibition at Peckham Levels, titled 'Altered Perspectives'.[17] July 2024 was the 2nd annual exhibition at Oxo Bargehouse.
In 2021, art-K launched its GCSE/ A level support programme.
In 2024, art-K launched art parties.
Studio Locations
[edit]| Studio Location | Year opened | Address[1] |
|---|---|---|
| art-K Ashtead | 2000 | Conifers, The Warren, Ashtead, KT21 2RX (moved 2020 to 50 The Street, Ashtead, KT21 1AZ) |
| art-K Ewell | 2016 | 31 The Broadway Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh, Epsom KT17 2JE |
| art-K Northwood | 2017 | 20 Norwich Road Northwood HA6 1NB |
| art-K Worthing | 2017 | 132 Rectory Rd, Worthing BN14 7PJ |
| art-K Tring | 2017 | Silk Mill Business Park, 5 Brook St, Tring HP23 5EF |
| art-K Wimbledon | 2017 | 2 St Mark's Pl, London SW19 7ND |
| art-K Dorking | 2017 | 14 St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre, Dorking RH4 1UT |
| art-K Teddington | 2018 | 74 Church Rd, Teddington TW11 8EY |
| art-K Truro | 2018 | art-K Unit 6 Barras Moor Farm, Truro TR3 7PE |
| art-K Purley | 2018 | 27 High St, Purley CR8 2AF |
| art-K Hove | 2018 | 286 Portland Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 5QU |
| art-K Hampstead | 2018 | 84 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NL |
| art-K Southville | 2019 | 172A Raleigh Rd, Bristol BS3 2AR |
| art-K Clapham | 2019 | 40 North St, London SW4 0H |
| art-K Walton | 2019 | 74 Queens Rd, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5LW |
| art-K Greenwich | 2019 | 54 Woodlands Park Rd, London SE10 9XD |
| art-K Carshalton | 2019 | 144 Stanley Park Rd, Carshalton SM5 3JG |
| art-K Fulham | 2019 | 85 Moore Park Rd, London SW6 2DA |
| art-K Horsforth | 2019 | 119 New Rd Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD |
| art-K Winchester | 2019 | Unit 6c Scylla Industrial Estate, Winnall Valley Rd, Winchester SO23 0LD |
| art-K Worplesdon | 2019 | 5 The Parade, Burden Wy., Guildford GU2 9PB |
| art-K Wandsworth | 2020 | 93 East Hill, London SW18 2QD |
| art-K Maidstone | 2020 | 34 Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone ME14 1JL |
| art-K Horsham | 2020 | 22 Piries Place, Horsham RH12 1EH |
| art-K Beckenham | 2020 | 67 Beckenham Rd, Beckenham BR3 4PR |
| art-K Putney | 2020 | 39 Felsham Rd, London SW15 1AZ |
| art-K Angel | 2020 | 5 Barnsbury Rd, London N1 0HG |
| art-K Kingston | 2021 | 67 Park Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6DE |
| art-K Bowes Park | 2021 | 219 Whittington Rd, London N22 8YW |
| art-K Shepherds Bush | 2021 | 114 Askew Rd, London W12 9BL |
| art-K Reigate | 2021 | 14a High St, Reigate RH2 9AY |
| art-K Dulwich | 2021 | 7 Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8RG |
| art-K Farnham | 2022 | Unit 7, Carlton Yard, Victoria Rd, Farnham GU9 7RD |
| art-K Oxford | 2022 | 37 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN |
| art-K Letchworth Garden City | 2022 | 7, The Arcade, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3ET |
| art-K High Barnet | 2022 | 8 Alston Rd, Barnet EN5 4ET |
| art-K South Ealing | 2022 | 181 S Ealing Rd, London W5 4RH |
| art-K Highams Park | 2022 | 400 Hale End Rd, London E4 9PB |
| art-K Fareham | 2022 | 8 West St, Fareham PO16 0BH |
| art-K Romford | 2022 | 175 Eastern Ave E, Rise Park Parade, Romford RM1 4NT |
| art-K Croxley Green | 2022 | 160-162 Watford Rd, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3BZ |
| art-K Henleaze | 2022 | 186 Henleaze Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NE |
| art-K Cambridge | 2022 | 177 Victoria Rd, Cambridge CB4 3BU |
| art-K Cheltenham | 2022 | 10 Church St, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AR |
| art-K Wimbledon Chase | 2022 | 152 Merton Hall Rd, London SW19 3PZ |
| art-K Barry | 2023 | 79 High St, Barry CF62 7DX |
| art-K Earley | 2023 | 5 Maiden Lane Centre, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 3HD |
| art-K St Albans | 2023 | 37 Catherine St, St Albans AL3 5BJ |
| art-K High Wycombe | 2023 | 1A Castle St, High Wycombe HP13 6RZ |
| art-K Bexleyheath | 2024 | 46 Avenue Rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4EG |
| art-K Hackney | 2024 | 79 Kenworthy Rd, London E9 5RB |
References
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- ^ "ART-K LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "CVC Foundation". CVC. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Hill, Amelia (2020-07-19). "Parents worried by lack of UK summer camp options due to Covid-19". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "12 Of The Best Online Art Classes | SheerLuxe". sheerluxe.com. 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "All students to return to school and college from 8 March and what you need to know – The Education Hub". educationhub.blog.gov.uk. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "'Wonderful symbol of Horsham' mural painted to honor schools former headmaster". The Argus. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "art-K unveils mural in Wandsworth Southside shopping centre - NappyValleyNet: a mum's guide to SW London Life". NappyValleyNet. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ admin (2021-08-23). "Cutting Hedge art wins People's Choice Award for art-K students". Cranleigh Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team (2024-02-23). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "ART-K HIGH WYCOMBE LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ "Sir Lenny Henry poses for over a thousand artists, setting an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year". www.skygroup.sky. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "New Creatives 2024 | art-K: Blended Journeys". Coin Street. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ 第515期, Happy PaMa 教得樂 (2024-08-20). "親子筆陣．故事拼盤：兒童藝術展 賞原味童心". HAPPY PAMA 教得樂 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2024-09-23.
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