Addressing the gap in arts engagement
Our vision is to see a more ethnically diverse arts sector and increase arts engagement for people from ESOL and global ethnic majority backgrounds.
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Current art programmes
The Alpha Artistry World CIC Innovator's Club® art programme amplifies the voices of global majority and ESOL youth while improving their creative skills development and engagement in art. Delivered in partnership with local colleges, and rooted in representation, the programme offers meaningful entry points into creative learning.
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Community events
We offer art-based events and experiences are enriching and impactful, helping to bridge gaps in communities. View our upcoming events.
Impact in numbers
200+
People from global majority backgrounds engaged in creativity through our workshops
30+
Workshops delivered across educational and community spaces
"Today, creativity is both a wellbeing essential and one of the most sought after employability skills. We're not just helping people make art, we're equipping them with the creative mindset and skills to broaden their futures."
Sharyh
ALPHA ARTISTRY WORLD CIC FOUNDER
Hello, I'm Sharyh. Creativity has always been part of who I am. As a child, I loved making art, but as I became more invested in it academically, I realised the curriculum left many perspectives (including my own) untold. Years later, while continuing my creative practice alongside roles in education and the corporate world, I found myself returning to that experience and reflecting on what was missing. It eventually inspired me to launch Alpha Artistry World CIC (officially) in 2025, rooted in a simple belief: people like me - from global ethnic majority backgrounds - deserve to see themselves reflected in the arts.
Impact stories
Through our programmes, young people don't just develop new artistic skills, they build confidence, form friendships and become part of a supportive creative community.
Every participant we surveyed in our 2024 Innovators Club® programme told us they felt part of a creative community after taking part in the programme. For many, the workshops became a place to connect with others who shared similar experiences and cultural backgrounds, creating a genuine sense of belonging.
These connections don't end when the workshop finishes; they help young people feel seen, supported and inspired to continue their creative journey.
Board of Directors
Shalarm Creary
Non Executive Director
Shalarm is a London-born fitness coach, bringing inclusivity into London's movement scene. Wether through Calisthenics, Rowing or Running, he is passionate about motivating people to achieve their best.
Sharyh Murray
Founding Director
Sharyh is a London-born multi-disciplinary artist and curator of arts programmes.Through her work as a founder and creative, she continues to curate spaces for people from backgrounds like hers, to share and celebrate their stories through art.
Helena Pipe
Non Executive Director
Helena is a British-born, Bermuda-raised actress and creative. Off the stage, Helena is an advocate for representation and mentorship in creative spaces.