About
Artichoke Trust was founded in 2005. Our aim is to work with artists to create extraordinary, large-scale events that appeal to the widest possible audience. We don’t believe the arts should take place only behind the closed doors of theatres or art galleries. Instead, we put on shows in unusual places: in the streets, public spaces or in the countryside.
Since 2006, Artichoke has produced several large-scale events across the country, from London to Liverpool; from light festivals to giant mechanical spiders. Nearly all our events are free to attend, and attract members of the public in thousands.
As a registered charity, we rely on grants, donations and sponsors to fund our events, and run a donors scheme called Artichoke Hearts. We also work as consultants.
Staff
Directors/Trustees
- Acting Chair: Jon Gisby
- Ghislaine Kenyon
- Richard Kitson OBE
- David Micklem
- Helen Marriage
- Dr Hannah Musisi
- Daniel Peltz
- Paul Rayden
- Justine Simons
- Nicky Webb
- Jan Boud
- Development Board:
- Daniel Peltz (Chair)
- Russell Amerasekera
- Lady Lucy French
- Andrew Haigh
- Jonathan Hall
- Rupert Sebag-Montefiore
- Lord Hollick of Notting Hill
- Tony Matharu
- Fraser Peett
Trust information
Artichoke Trust
Registered in England
Company registration 5429030
Registered Charity No. 1112716
VAT registration 884 2682 85
