- About Us -

Our organisation began back in 2007 in Lincoln as Blueprint: Film Foundation. Our founders grew up in rural Lincolnshire, without access to the wider arts, because of how remote their area was. From this experience, Blueprint: Film Foundation was created to offer film and arts provisions in areas with little arts activity and engagement.

 

In 2020, we changed our name to Blueprint Arts Foundation, as it aligned more with our organisation’s focus on multiple art forms. Our team has grown and developed to showcase a broader scope of arts skills, and we wanted our name to reflect this. 

 

Today, we use a range of art forms as a medium for developing social and interpersonal skills, to improve quality of life and inspire those we work with.

We make the arts accessible to all.

Blueprint Arts is an inclusive and collaborative arts organisation. Art, creativity and culture are our passions, and we use them to transform communities, showcasing local artistic talent and skill.  We truly believe that people of all ages and from all backgrounds should have the opportunity to experience art and culture, discovering their own creativity and benefitting from the experience of others. 

Our vision is to reach into the communities we work with, and embed arts and culture within the fabric of their everyday lives. We support personal development, community cohesion, and wellbeing, whilst recognising and encouraging the development of dynamic and fabulous people and places. Working together, we will celebrate the people who make up our communities, who they are, and where they’ve come from. We know from personal experiences that sharing through creativity and exploring the arts can help us flourish and grow in many other aspects of our lives. 

 

Where do we do this work?

We deliver our work in East London (mainly Tower Hamlets and Hackney) and Kent (mainly Gravesham and Dartford). We have strong links to all the areas we work in, with at least one of our staff or board members living in each area, being part of the community there and understanding where we deliver our work. We want to make sure we offer meaningful and deeply beneficial projects that are shaped and led by the communities they serve.

- Our Values -

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Creativity


- The Team -


Laura Kavanagh | Artistic Director

Laura has been working in participatory arts for nearly 20 years. She is from a working-class background and didn’t have an easy childhood, but after her experiences at a youth theatre transformed her life, she knew that she wanted to dedicate her career to trying to do the same for others.

Laura has been with Blueprint for 11 years, first as a freelancer, when we were Blueprint Film Foundation and now as Artistic Director. She is very excited about taking Blueprint Arts on its new and exciting journey into a broader scope of artistic work with communities. Her greatest passion is for spectacular and celebratory outdoor arts performances developed by and for communities.


Ella Flewitt | Creative Producer

Ella is a creative producer who has just finished a Masters in Immersive Storytelling. She is a talented visual artist with experience in virtual reality production and a passion for digitising & democratising artistic spaces. Ella has collaborated on a number of immersive VR productions for large organisations such as The National Trust and Nexus Studios. Ella is a confident immersive producer, having created a number of her own virtual reality experiences in various forms – including animated games and 360 film. At 24 years old, Ella is the youngest member of the team, and hopes to be able to provide a voice for young people at Blueprint.

 

Darren Bolton | Chair of the Board

Darren founded Blueprint: Film Foundation back in 2007, with the aim of using multimedia as a tool to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities. He currently acts as the Chair of the Board for Blueprint Arts, whilst also being the Managing Director of Blueprint Film.

A lifelong film buff, Darren has a love for creative storytelling and culture. He is a skilled filmmaker, having written and directed an array of short films, documentaries and commercial productions. His strengths lie in building strong narratives and creating content that emotionally connects with different audiences. Outside of work, Darren is very passionate about helping the communities he lives and works in.


Stewart Wilson | Associate Artist

As an associate artist, Stewart produces videos and animations for Blueprint Arts. He has a strong background in design, which makes him a valuable addition to our team. He first joined the company in 2018 as Blueprint Film’s digital content producer, creating and editing short-form motion design and social media content for a range of corporate clients. In his spare time, Stewart shares his love for arts and culture through producing and uploading his own reviews of movies and TV shows on YouTube.


Chris Searson | Designer

Chris serves as our lead designer. He is responsible for Blueprint Arts’ visual branding, creating our new logo, website and more. His ties to the company go back as far as 2010, when he joined Blueprint Film as the Head of Production. Chris’ experience spans all aspects of production and design from concept to delivery.


Johnny Guiton | Staff Member & Bookkeeper

Johnny is a staff member and the bookkeeper for Blueprint Arts. He has worked with Blueprint Film since 2018, making sure that our numbers add up.

Laura Kavanagh

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Darren Bolton

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Johnny

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Chris Searson

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Stewart Wilson

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Board of Directors

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