Artistic Programme

Our Artistic Programme

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

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Totally Thames Seed Funders Sing for Water Thames Lens Reflections Other artistic projects...

Education Programme

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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Lost & Found Foragers of the Foreshore London's Lost Village Places of Change The Islanders Other heritage projects...

About Our Charity

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

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Explore Rivers of the World over the years

Since its creation in 2005, Rivers of the World has been delivered in thirty five countries around the world, currently including Malawi, Kenya, Palestine, Morocco, Ethiopia, Sudan, Lebanon, Tanzania & India and across the UK in London, Reading, Hull, Southend-on-Sea, Worcestershire, Exeter, Warrington, Halton, Peterborough, Stockton-on-Tees and Coventry. Students work with artist, trained by lead artist Shona Watt, to create beautiful river inspired artwork, which is displayed in exhibitions around the world. Explore our artists, schools, countries and work from previous years.

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Shona Watt

Our lead artist: 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.

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Acklam Grange School

Acklam Grange School

School

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Adam Sadiq

Artist

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Aïcha El Beloui

Artist

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Akulu Lipenga

Artist

All Saints Catholic Secondary School

All Saints Catholic Secondary School

School

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Amanda Randall

Artist

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Amer Shomali

Artist

Atkinson School

Atkinson School

School

Avanti Hall

School

Baginton Fields

Baginton Fields

School

Barking Abbey School

Barking Abbey School

School

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Barmmy Boy

Artist

Beamont Colligate Academy

Beamont Colleigate Academy

School

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Becci Eriksson

Artist

Blackminster Middle School

Blackminster Middle School

School

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BloomInArt

BloomInArt are a community arts organisation based in the North East of England.

Bolder Academy

School

Brentford School for Girls

Brentford School for Girls

School

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