organisation
Home Live Art Limited
What it does
The objects of Home Live Art are to advance the education of the public in particular through the promotion, exhibition and facilitation of 'live art' and contemporary performance both nationally and internationally, by means of touring, public performances, broadcasts, exhibitions, workshops and courses and other suitable means.
What its grants paid for
£36k from The National Lottery Heritage Fund: "Hastings Queer Underground - Now and Then"
"Home Live Art (HLA) supports a number of local, volunteer-led working groups in Hastings through its programme 'Good Stuff in Hastings' which has four priorities: Black Power, Queer Power, Senior Power and Environmental Power. The purpose of these groups is to give control/agency back to residents over decision-making, to improve local infrastructure and build a more inclusive/equitable town. This project will support the Hastings Queer History Collective (HQHC) to begin developing an infrastructure to support the identification/collection/preservation/interpretation of local LGBTQ history. This heritage is at significant risk as there has been a long-term lack of resources/infrastructure/interest from local heritage/cultural providers in preserving Queer culture. HQHC will undertake archival research and take oral histories to uncover/preserve/interpret Queer history in Hastings from 1850-2025, design/deliver an exhibition at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (HMAG), curate a wrap-around engagement/arts programme and finally archive the project at Bishopsgate Institute for future generations."
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: One Foot In The Groove
Funding will be used to expand the reach of the dance club for women aged 65+ in the community. This project aims to reduce isolation felt by older community members improving physical and mental wellbeing.