The Proof of the Pudding

Proud Northern poet from Bradford whose big break came in  2022 with Black Boy, Brown Boy, a powerful piece portraying the experience of a young boy who falls in love with poetry. 

Fêted chef from Marseille in the South of France. His speciality is the regional delicacy bouillabaisse, but his favourite thing to eat is anchoïade on a fresh baguette.

A weaver from Derby, she sources wool from the flock of a local farmer, dyes, cards, and spins it herself which she uses to create colourful, much sought-after, knitwear.

An artist, primarily a painter, who, when not exhibiting around the world, lives and works in Lobatse, Botswana. He uses only naturally sourced, home processed earth pigments in his work.

Winner of Young Photographer of the Year in 2023, Raie grew up in Tower Hamlets, East London. She is passionate about representing members of the LGBTQIA+ community in her work.

Freelance arts journalist Savannah studied Journalism & Media at London South Bank University. Her work has appeared in a wide range of UK and US publications including The Guardian and Art In America.