Project Curiosity
Curiosity Productions Ltd is a not-for-profit limited company based in Wolverhampton. We are in the process of setting up a sister charity (CIO): Project Curiosity. We believe a charity will enable us to more effectively deliver our mission to produce accessible and inclusive creative events and opportunities that nurture, develop and raise the profile of creatives, artists and local communities.
Vision: Every person has the opportunity to play creatively, nurture their imagination and realise their potential.
Mission: To provide playful, creative, inclusive experiences, events and activities that nurture imagination, boost confidence, build skills and enhance wellbeing for people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and identities locally and nationally.
All of our activities will contribute to at least one of the NHS 5 ways to wellbeing:
- Connect with other people
- Be physically active
- Learn new skills
- Give to others
- Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Our Values:
- Always curious
- Collaborative – working with partners and co-creating projects with participants
- Equity, access & inclusion – always a priority
- Freedom – to be yourself, to explore and to express yourself
- Environmental responsibility
- Play and have fun
- Creating spaces, activities, environments and resources with well-being at the heart.
- Supporting people to achieve goals and aspirations both professionally and personally (employees, volunteers and participants)
Project Curiosity Board Members:
Jenny Martin
Creative Director and founder of Curiosity Productions
She has been working in the arts since graduating with a BA Hons degree in Theatre and Professional Practice at Coventry University in 2000, and has been a freelance Creative Producer and Project Manager since 2012. She achieved an MA in International Cultural Policy and Management from Warwick University in 2013 and participated in the RE:Present cultural Leadership training programme in 2016.
Jenny is deeply committed to equity, access and inclusion. She is passionate about community engaged and co-designed work, particularly with children and young people and communities who do not normally get access to funded arts activity. One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is mentoring and supporting early career artists and creatives. Jenny has worked across all artforms, and specialises in theatre, dance and interactive installation projects. She has experience of working across different sectors, particularly with young people, community development, heritage and health.
Yvonne Gregory
Fundraising Manager at Creative Black Country
My role is to develop and coordinate fundraising activities to support Creative Black Country realise its ambitious programme of work with communities.
I’m lucky to have over 25 years experience, working as a fundraiser and project manager for some of the Midlands most prestigious and innovative organisations including Midlands Arts Centre, Geese Theatre Company and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
I’m also a Committee Member for Children in Need in the Midlands Region, supporting the grant-making process to organisations supporting children and young people.
My passion is improving participation and accessibility of arts and culture.
Sue Chand
Paige Jackson
Empress Gibbs
Ime Udoh
Jim Reynolds
Our Projects:
Curiosity Club
We provide playful, creative, inclusive experiences, events and activities that nurture imagination, boost confidence, build skills and enhance wellbeing. We have been running Curiosity Club activities for children and families in Wolverhampton since 2023.
Our Curiosity Club inclusive holiday activities are usually aimed at children aged 5-13. They offer creative opportunities such as crafts, painting, music, drama, dance, den building and lots of fun and games. We also provide healthy meals and snacks.
Our Curiosity Club family days offer an opportunity for families to get creative and have fun together, these sessions often include an opportunity to see a professional family show, as well as creative activities such as crafts.
