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Discover Art and the City
Discover the ‘Art and the City’ program, a TEA (The Engagement Appeal) initiative, bringing together artists on one side and city workers on the other for cross-industry collaboration and learning.
We support artists by providing unique financial literacy learning opportunities through courses, networking events, and podcasts led by our Artist Ambassador Emmeline. We engage city workers by giving them an insight into the arts world and opportunities to participate in a meaningful and creative networking events, learning opportunities and involvement in the arts world.
Empowering Artists:
Learn, Network and Invest in Yourself
Being an artist often means uncertainty, particularly when faced with the challenges of financial insecurity and irregular income.
We welcome all from the arts community, from artists including musicians to painters, dancers and actors, directors, designers, as well as those who work in the arts such as agents, managers, marketers, publicists and producers.
Here at Arts and the City, you can LEARN, arming yourself with information and building financial awareness, broaden your NETWORK at our events, building relationships with individuals outside of your artist circle and INVEST in yourself by becoming a member of TEA’s empowered artist community.
Engaging City Workers:
Learn, Network and Get Involved with the Arts
Are you a city worker or have a corporate job but always loved the arts? Do you wish you could participate meaningfully in something creative outside of your day job? Do you want to share your skills and/or want to invest in the arts? Do you want to meet and socialise with creative and artistic people? Here at Arts and the City, you can LEARN about the arts world, broaden your NETWORK at our events, building relationships with like-minded artistic and creative individuals and others interested in the arts and GET INVOLVED in the arts by becoming a member of TEA’s individual shareholder community and offering your time and or financial support to the arts through our sponsorships programme.
Introducing Our Artist Ambassadors
Emmeline
Emmeline is our multi-talented inaugural Artist Ambassador. She is a writer, performer and vocalist, releasing music with Grammy-winning hip-hop producer Fraser T. Smith.
She is working with TEA to help bridge the gap between the real-life artist experience, and questions artists may have about finance and investment.
Alina Rybina
Alina Rybina, a Soprano from Ukraine, began her musical journey at the Odessa Music Academy before delving into international competitions and local charitable activities. Beyond her performances, she led a parish choir and taught at a women’s monastery for five years, emphasizing her commitment to both artistry and education.
Now starting her creative and professional path in England, Alina honed her skills at Morley College’s opera course in London. Her journey is in its early stages, promising a delightful evolution.
By Artists for Artists: Listen to Our Podcast
22nd May 2024 - Art x City feat. Barty Wardell
Listen Now15TH MAY 2024 - Art x City feat. Bola Ranson
Listen Now1ST MAY 2024 - ART X CITY FEAT. ALICE GARNETT (PART 2)
Listen Now24TH APRIL 2024 - ART X CITY FEAT. ALICE GARNETT (Part 1)
Listen Now10th Apr 2024 - Art x City feat. Angeli Arora
Listen Now3rd Apr 2024 - Art x City feat. Niam Patel
Listen Now27th Mar 2024 - Art x City feat. Cathryn Riley
Listen Now20th Mar 2024 - Art x City feat. Dr. Sabine Dembkowski
Listen Now13th Mar 2024 - Art x City feat. Mildred Yuan
Listen Now11th March 2024 - Art x City | IWD in Collaboration with UpliftHer
Listen Now5th March 2024 - Art X City feat. Paul Lester
Listen Now5th Feb 2024 - Art x City | Money Mastery for Creatives
Listen Now30th Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Nick Hargrave
Listen Now23rd Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Catherine Howarth OBE
Listen Now19th Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Jasmine Birtles
Listen Now18th Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Hadiya Masieh
Listen Now18TH JAN 2024 - Art x City feat. Ruth Odih
Listen Now18th Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Patrick Sarch
Listen Now18th Jan 2024 - Art x City feat. Sheryl Cuisia
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Featured Panelists
At Our Events
TEA Salon – Introducing our Classical Arts Ambassador, Alina Rybina, international soprano
When: Friday, 26 July 2024
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Secret location within London City (East London)
Format: Afternoon tea discussion and live musical entertainment
This event is by invitation only, with a limited capacity to ensure a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Priority is being given to members of TEA, WoCoS (Women’s Company Secretary Circle) and select representatives of companies whose AGMs took place between April and June.
Secret event location will be revealed closer to the event date.
You’ll enjoy live performances from Alina, accompanied by a pianist. Afternoon tea will be served.
A sublime experience awaits!
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