Our Mission
Creative workshops for wellbeing
We provide free accessible, community-based workshops designed to support emotional wellbeing, confidence, and self-expression for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. We also offer practical support, resources, and equipment where needed, helping people take part in creative, educational, and wellbeing activities.
We make visual art more accessible through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and partnerships with schools and local communities.
Public Education
Public Exhibitions
We curate exhibitions championing emerging artists to increase local engagement with arts and culture.
Previous Partnerships
Since starting we have supported Bharathy Girls’ Development Centre in Sri Lanka and The Cotton Tree Trust in London. To find out more about our partnerships click below.
MEET THE TEAM
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Bow Thirukkumar
Founder | Director
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Athi Thirukkumar
Head of Public Initiatives| COFO
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Ismail Jan
Partnerships & Grants Officer
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Kate Rykova
Head of Social Impact
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Jack Stewart
Advisor
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Bhairavi Yogasivam
Public Event Lead
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Arabella Yapp
Lead Curator
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Lina Muñoz
Neuroaesthetics Facilitator
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Tobi Adediran
Artist Outreach | Curator
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Barbara Pavlou
Communications Officer
Contact Us
Interested in volunteering for Painting Progress or have any questions? Get in touch with us and we will be in contact shortly!