The English Folk Dance and Song Society has appointed two new members, Angeline Morrison and Arti Prashar, to its Board.
Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music educator with a background in academic research.
Angeline said: ‘The English Folk Dance and Song Society is right at the heart of the folk songs and dances I love, doing great work to keep traditions alive. It's very exciting to be able to contribute to such a valuable organisation.’
Arti Prashar is at the forefront of sensory theatre for learning disabled people and people living with dementias. She is a commissioned artist for Culture Box, she delivers workshops for MA students on Rose Bruford’s Collaborative Theatre Making course, and she has recently acted as dramaturg for Oily Cart’s Space to Be. She stepped down as Spare Tyre’s Artistic Director/CEO in August 2019 after 19 years of inspirational and acclaimed leadership in which she supported ensembles of learning-disabled artists and artists aged 60+, and nurtured ensembles of associate artists from a range of backgrounds by offering artists paid internships before it was fashionable. She is a Creative Youth Trustee, she advises CADA, and she is an active member of What Next? Wandsworth.
Arti said: ‘I am a story-maker and storyteller with a great fondness for folk and traditional stories with a modern twist. I want to inspire and share my knowledge and skills to inform a forward-thinking organisation with heritage at its heart.’
Lorna Aizlewood, Chair, said: ‘Arti and Angeline both bring a wealth of experience and wisdom, including in many areas which historically have been under-represented amongst our Board. I am delighted to welcome them.’
