Hello to Emily

Emily has been attending Rowan for around two years, joining us three times each week. She enjoys painting and immersing herself in clay projects every Friday. Recently, Emily has been focusing on a heartfelt project for her brother. I had the wonderful opportunity to enter the ceramics room and chat with Emily about her latest […]

Painted Church project now underway

We are delighted to share our exciting initiative with the Painted Church in Cambridge. This month, Rowan students have been visiting the church to gather inspiration. They are immersing themselves in the stunning surroundings, capturing photographs and engaging with the team. Upon returning to Rowan, they will use these images to create their own artwork, which […]

Rowan’s Annual Art Exhibition success!

We raised a fantastic £4500 at our annual charity art exhibition held at the beginning of March at The Guildhall, Cambridge. Featuring 180 canvases and attracting 400 visitors, making it a remarkable success. “We are absolutely delighted at the success of this year’s charity art exhibition” says Chief Executive Cherie Evans. “With the ‘Secret Postcard’ […]

National Lottery Funding Award

We are so pleased to announce we have been awarded £15,000 of National Lottery funding towards the development of our new Movement for Mental and Physical Wellbeing sessions for our student artists. Thanks to everyone who plays National Lottery games for your support! If you are a current student, or looking to join us, find […]

Rowan takes over the Fitz!

In summer of 2024, thanks to the generous support of the Marlay Group Fund, Rowan artists had the chance to explore their creativity in an exciting project in partnership with the the Fitzwilliam Museum. The pilot project, Fugitive Emissions, invited 24 of our student artists to a four-day residency at the museum, working alongside the […]

What’s new this Winter?

As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to share all the wonderful things happening at Rowan. In this edition, you’ll find a heart warming interview with one of our newer student artists, Peter, and an update on our flourishing forest school. We’re also celebrating Rowan’s 40th anniversary with a special look back at […]

Rowan students shine on stage

  On Wednesday 23rd October, our students took to the stage at Covent Garden Theatre in Cambridge for an incredible performance titled ‘I Am What I Am’. The show, featuring our music and drama students, was an inspiring showcase of how much their confidence has grown over the past year. From Months of Practice to […]

We Raised the Roof for Rowan!

Exciting fundraising news from Rowan! We are thrilled to announce that we reached our fundraising target for the Raise the Roof for Rowan campaign! Thanks to our incredible supporters, we raised £37,500—surpassing our original target of £36,000. This success unlocked a £200,000 grant from the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund. What does this mean for […]

Rowan Garden gets a Makeover!

Rowan’s garden has officially reopened, thanks to the incredible work of RingWay! To celebrate, we hosted a special event with RingWay staff, Rowan students, staff, and volunteers. Councillor Jenny Gawthorpe cut the ribbon, unveiling the transformed space for everyone to enjoy. The new garden features levelled pathways for easy access, new seating areas, a sensory […]

From leaks to lyrics! New song to support Rowan’s roof fund

Students came together to create a special song about the leaky roof at Rowan’s art centre in Cambridge. This fun and creative project is part of our ongoing effort to raise funds for its replacement. The music is a reminder of our strong, supportive community—always finding ways to turn challenges into something positive. Enjoy the […]