Aksa Saghir

Programmes Administrator

What's your role at 64 Million Artists, and what do you love most about it?

I am the Programmes Administrator. I love working with a brilliant team that I support in delivering great work.

What is your favourite way to get creative?

Lots of different ways depending on my mood - going to the theatre, writing, painting. Recently I've been trying to get more into making clothes - one stitch at a time!

Why is creativity so important to you?

Creativity has helped me get through tough emotions and find an engaging way to work through anything that might come up - it's also opened me up to things I never thought I could do. It feels endless and keeps me constantly curious.

Blog

Public Programme Celebration

Last month we had our final celebration of the 64 Million Artists’ Public Programme. Over the past 12 years we have helped catalyse everyday creativity across the UK, working with over 1 million participants through regular events and our flagship programme, The January Challenge.

Reflections on Creativity from Jemima Frankel

“When I first joined 64 Million Artists at 24, it was on a three-month internship. Seven years and six different roles (!) later, I’ve learned more than I could ever have imagined. It’s been a place where ideas come alive quickly, where something you dream up in the morning can be happening by the afternoon.…

Some news from us at 64 Million Artists…

After 12 years as Founder and CEO of 64 Million Artists, Jo Hunter will be moving on from the role. “I am so proud of everything we have achieved, and still equally as passionate about the ability of creativity to make change but life looks very different for me than it did 12 years ago…

Gather Round: Creativity, Connection and Collective Action at Somerset House

Last month, we piloted something new. Gather Round is a fresh, experimental gathering format from 64 Million Artists, born from the belief that our innate creativity is a force for connection, understanding and action.

The January Challenge 2024: Facts, Feelings, and Reflections

The January Challenge 2024: Facts, Feelings, and Reflections. We’ve been crunching numbers, reading your feedback and reflecting on everything that happened over The January Challenge 2024! What is the January Challenge? The January Challenge is 31 days of fun, quick and accessible creative prompts. Each creative prompt is an invitation to ‘do, think and share’…