Genesis Foundation (arts charity)
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The Genesis Foundation is an arts project based in the United Kingdom and the principal activity of The Studs Trust, a registered charity.
The Genesis Foundation works in partnership with organisations in music, theatre and the visual arts to nurture and develop the professional careers of young creative and performing artists.
The Genesis Foundation was founded in January 2001 by investment banker and arts patron John J. Studzinski, CBE.
Since the Foundation has been in existence it has donated over £10 million enabling young artists from diverse backgrounds to develop their talents, giving them access to mentors and valuable networks. The Foundation spends up to £1 million annually on its ongoing programmes through partner organisations, all of which operate under the leadership of inspired artistic directors.
For more than 15 years the Genesis Foundation has offered scholarships to support the training of drama students through the three year acting course at LAMDA, the oldest drama school in the United Kingdom. Past LAMDA scholars include Samuel Barnett, Tom Riley and Ben Aldridge.
Since 1997, John Studzinski, and latterly the Genesis Foundation, has supported the International Playwrights Programme at the Royal Court Theatre, nurturing emerging playwrights from all over the world. The Royal Court has now worked with international playwrights from over 70 countries and in more than 40 languages.
Since 2010, the Genesis Foundation has collaborated with British chamber choir The Sixteen and funded Genesis Sixteen, the annual free young artists’ scheme which aims to nurture the next generation of ensemble singers. Genesis Sixteen provides the opportunity for participants to receive group tuition, individual mentoring and masterclasses run by some of the industry's top vocal experts.
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