Art workshop at the Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School
Ghana | Earlier this year we started a beautiful collaboration between the Royal Talens Foundation and Thamon van Blokland and Edwin Otta. They arranged a workshop at the Visual Arts Department of the Archbishop Porter Girls' Secondary School in Takoradi, Ghana.
The students were given art materials and the assignment to make a visual interpretation of the way that artists are viewed in Ghanaian society. Thamon and Edwin discussed the works together with the students and debated about what it is like to be an artist and how art can make you feel.
Thamon was impressed with their works and said “some of the paintings that they made were really stunning and really reflected the message of the assignment”.
We are very happy to announce that there will be more workshops to follow in Ghana in collaboration with Thamon and Edwin!
Thamon van Blokland
Thamon van Blokland is a creative producer and graphic designer from the Netherlands with over 6 years of experience in doing large-sale community art projects around the world. During these years Thamon has gained a lot of experience working in the arts, by hosting workshops, producing large artworks in various places and fundraising for many causes.
Edwin Otta
Edwin Otta is the founder of Indelibl Arts which has been at the forefront of emerging African art for the past 7 years. Indelibl has a wide range of activities: from curating art exhibitions and fairs, to sourcing art for private and corporate collections, to developing art projects and residencies as well as art events. Edwin is also the founder of Arthaus, a new cultural centre in Ghana which supports Ghana’s art scene.
Supported projects
Spain | Art isn't just beautiful; it's also incredibly important for expressing oneself, especially for kids. That's why we were thrilled when our colleagues from Royal Talens Spain introduced us to Associació Sociocultural Ateneu l'Empelt. With our support and that of Royal Talens Spain, they organized a wonderful collaborative mural event.
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The Netherlands | Since 2022, the TOOF (Temporary Shelter for Ukrainians on Forthaarsweg) has been hosting weekly painting classes, sparking creativity and connection among its young participants. We are happy to support them with our Royal Talens materials. In the heart of Holten, the TOOF is a place where children from Ukraine come together to explore their artistic talents, and more!
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On March 3rd, our CFO and board member Michel Wessel ran the Tokyo marathon to raise money for a Royal Talens Foundation project. Together with Femke Schrijvers, Anton van Empel and Anne Rixt Epema they raised over 14.000 euros! Amazing work! Additionally, Robert Lodiers will run the Rotterdam marathon on April 14th to raise money for the same project as well. Good luck, Robert!
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Spain | Together with artist and Royal Talens Spain colleague Pilar Barrios Varela, fifteen migrant women and girls created four beautiful ‘Vertical Gardens’. During the process they found strength, confidence and support with each other. This is how they did it.
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