The launch of Jersey Connections on 5 December in London marked an exciting milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the Jersey diaspora. The journey to Jersey Connections The concept of Jersey Connections began as a recommendation outlined in the Island Identity report: to build a stronger sense of belonging among those with … Read more Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together
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Jersey Connections: Bringing our global communities together
Old Jersey Meets New
As Assistant Minister for External Relations, with responsibility for growing Jersey’s ties with the state of New Jersey, I have just returned from a very productive first official visit. One of the highlights was meeting the Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, with whom I had the opportunity to discuss how we can grow our … Read more Old Jersey Meets New
Transformative Transpoesie
“It was a joyful, fiercely stimulating time. The theme of surrealism provoked some gloriously experimental work, and many of us chose to lean into the trope of resistance at the heart of the surrealist movement.” – Dr Adam Perchard discusses Transpoesie 2024.
Bringing Fête de la Musique to Jersey
This year cultural institutions from around the Island are joining forces to bring us a step closer to our neighbours as a ‘warm-up’ to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The first event to kick off La Saison Française is an iconic French music celebration Fête de la musique, also known in English as Music Day. This … Read more Bringing Fête de la Musique to Jersey
Connecting Communities Through Creativity: The Acorn Project
The Jersey Employment Trust is a charity that has been supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to gain employment and develop their skills for the last 20 years. Its social enterprise, Acorn in Trinity, offers those they support with work and training opportunities. Last year they took Acorn, and 18 of their clients, on the … Read more Connecting Communities Through Creativity: The Acorn Project
Jersey to Africa: An artist’s inspiration
We’ve partnered with Friends of Africa Jersey C.I. to highlight Africa Awareness Week in Jersey. One of our Creative Island Partnership members, Emma La Gallais, has shared her deep connection to Southern Africa, which has profoundly influenced her artistic practice.
Bringing Africa Awareness Week to Jersey for its 8th Celebration.
As we celebrate Africa Awareness Week, let’s recognise the volunteers whose contributions have helped shape what this cultural celebration is today.
Embarking on an Artistic Odyssey: Victor’s Experience at the Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous in China
Victor’s experience of participating in the “Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous – China Tour for Foreign Artists”.
A taste of Asia with Stars Noodle Bar this Lunar New Year
Last year’s Lunar New Year festivities introduced a different kind of celebration to Jersey’s Central Market. One of the businesses that participated last year was Star Noodles Bar, who are delighted to be involved again in the upcoming 2024 Lunar New Year Festival.
Celebrating Lunar New Year the Korean way, with JEJU
With Lunar New Year 2024 just around the corner, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming festivities taking place at the Central Market on Sunday 11th February.