Inspiration, community and funding for faith-driven creatives.
We’re a faith & arts organisation in the UK, here to build bridges and support artists of faith.
Find out more about us, our Hub events or our Patrons scheme.
The UNSEEN Issue
As artists, we're often as preoccupied with what's going on below the surface as the work itself. The process, the history, the limitations: we lift the lid on the unknown factors of art.
Jessica Wood is a poet born and raised in Sheffield but now based in Birmingham. She writes about themes from the political to personal drawing on her perspectives as a mixed-race woman living in the UK.
Anna O’Brien of Face to Face Storytellers is a professional Storyteller and works in educational and community settings delivering dynamic performances and workshops both for adults and children. She is fascinated by the power of stories for transformational change.
Wumi Donald is a Birmingham-based maker and seamstress, who hand-makes clothes, cushions, and all kinds of custom projects. Her latest project is her black and mixed-race ‘Ayo’ dolls.
Find out where Hubs are meeting this Winter.
We meet around the UK, and we're always looking for new places to gather people. Find out how you can get involved.
What did Sputnik fund in 2019?
We've been busy behind the scenes this past year, helping to bring all manner of brilliant creative projects to life. Here's a taster of the fantastic work that we're honoured to be part of.
— Wed 08 Jan, 2020
A tribute to Huw Evans, one of Sputnik’s founding artists
In 2019, we lost a beloved member of the Sputnik community. But his ethos lives on.
— Mon 30 Dec, 2019
Sputnik founder Jonny Mellor lists his 2019 highlights
A round-up of highlights and surprises from a year of Sputnik life.
— Thu 26 Dec, 2019
Storyteller Anna O’Brien is using Theraplay to help others build healthier relationships
Sputnik Patrons awarded a grant to storyteller Anna O'Brien, in order to be trained in a practice called Theraplay. We asked Anna to explain all about it.
— Mon 16 Dec, 2019
Newcastle-based sound designer Matt Tuckey is creating immersive soundscapes
Sputnik Patrons is proud to be supporting Matt Tuckey's new project
— Wed 02 Oct, 2019
Sputnik Patrons Scheme is supporting Mike Lawetto’s new album
Catching up with Sputnik favourite Mike Lawetto and his latest projects
— Wed 25 Sep, 2019
Sputnik Patrons: a new way of funding art
Find out more about our collective patronage scheme for faith-driven artists.
