Our Artistic Programme

Cultural, active and community events in healthy river environments. Accessible by all, enjoyed by all.

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Reflections Sing for Water Thames Lens Tide Changers Totally Thames Other artistic projects...

Our Education Programme

Inspiring the next generation of river ambassadors. Our creative education programme helps children and young people to connect and learn about rivers, creating work inspired by its culture, community and ecology.

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Kids' Choir River of Hope Rivers of the World The Story of Water Other education projects...

Heritage Programme

Our Heritage Programme

Unearthing and reconnecting local communities to the river's rich history and cultural importance.

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A Voyage Through Time Foragers of the Foreshore London's Lost Village Places of Change The Islanders Other heritage projects...

About Us

About Our Charity

What makes us tick and the people who make it happen.

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Shona Watt

Shona Watt has been Rivers of the World's lead artist since its inception, and is known for creating spectacular flag installations that have been seen worldwide.

London based artist Shona Watt has been the lead artist for Rivers of the World since its inception. Her flag installations have been seen around the world from the opening of the Millennium Footbridge in London to the opening of the Melbourne Museum in Australia. After attending Ravensbourne College of Art she received a Northern Arts Award (1996) and a Craft Council Award (1997). Major art commissions include The Millennium Footbridge, Hungerford Footbridge, The London Eye and Melbourne Museum, Australia.