In recent years Ali has been developing her practice as an artist in her own right. She creates transformational walking arts projects with diverse communities.

London
Joined June 2011
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The Tower Queen, silk flags and scarves have been at the centre of @CroyMela today - look out for them again soon! #Kalasetu #croydon #silk – at Croydon, London
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The Tower Queen is centre of attention ! 👀@croymela @subrangarts #Kalasetu
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During her 120 mile walk around the Bay a brilliant opportunity today for artist Ali Pretty to meet the man who inspired her. Artistic director of acclaimed arts innovators Welfare State International John Fox lives at Baycliff #waysaroundthebay #beachofdreams23 #morecambebay
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As we bid farewell to our Director @emwilco we're now looking for a dynamic & enthusiastic new #Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a nationally significant cultural programme, building on our successes and impact to date. bit.ly/3WY6KAA #ArtsJobs
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🥾The Bay Lines Beach of Dreams team have passed the halfway stage of their walk around Morecambe Bay. Lots of inspiration for the 120 silk pennants - one for each mile - that will result. #beachofdreams23 #waysaroundthebay
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Hooray! Great to back walking with @johnofford808 on #beachofdreams23 @Kinetika
Great to be reunited with artist @Alipretty who begins her 120 mile walk around Morecambe Bay today. Ali and I walked 500 miles together 2 years ago with travel journalist @kevin_rushby #waysaroundthebay #beachofdreams23
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Ali Pretty retweeted
It's official! Delighted to say that the Creative Estuary programme will continue for 3 more years, albeit in a new and focused shape. More to follow
We are thrilled to have secured £1.15m from @ace_southeast to continue our work over the next 3 years. The #PlacePartnership Project Fund grant will enable us to deliver a programme focussed on the #LevellingUp For Culture Places of the #ThamesEstuary bit.ly/3KsfMA5
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FOR SALE. Would you like to own and run and own an Independent Bookshop? If yes, this could be your opportunity. The owner wishes to retire and sell @nairnbookshop For more details visit nairnboomshop.co.uk/saleofsh…. @GurnNurn @BAbooksellers @NairnBID @Gardners @RuthLovesBooks
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NEWS: We're very happy to announce @TheTonyaNelson will be taking up the role of Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation. Currently @ace__london Area Director, we look forward to Tonya joining our Executive Board in July. More info: artscouncil.org.uk/creative-… #LetsCreate
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Exciting News: Bay Lines – Beach of Dreams: a participatory programme as part of @_MBay's Ways Around The Bay initiative, by Kinetika in partnership with Kendal-based @rosierichards's ROSA Productions launches this summer! #BeachofDreamsUK Image: Mike Johnston
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The Costa Rican Kinetika travellers have been busy over the weekend hosting the first of the workshops with community groups along the way including CASEM & the St Luis Community Centre in Puntarenas in #Monteverde! #CostaRica #walkingarts
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The explorers finished the week with a very special gathering (#Encuentro) in Costa de Pajaros where communities were invited to come together, complete a design and create batik flags. #Workshops #community @WorldTrailsNet @Alipretty
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This will culminate in a day-long encuentro (gathering) on the coast, where all the communities are invited, to complete a design and create coloured Batik flags. /3
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Along the way, Kinetika artists will be engaging with communities along the route and offering a series of drawing workshops to design flags that represent each unique community, as well as the environmental and social relationships that the trail reinforces. /2
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Lovely to meet Blue today as she walked past Purfleet-on-Thames and popped into @kinetika to say hi. Please support teambluewilson who are fundraising for multiple charities on JustGiving. justgiving.com/team/teamblue…
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When you next visit @HighChelmer shopping centre look up!! #chelmsford100 @Kinetika @CityMencap @WildernessUK @Keepit100E @ymcaChelmsford @NorthAveYouth @SankalpoCHM @IWA_UK @RHSHydeHall @EssexSAR @ChelmsCouncil See the silks up close, stories & more @ChelmsMuseum exhib in March
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backstory: Sacred Rivers backstory.substack.com/p/sac…
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As the urgency of the climate crisis increases, so does the need for our sector to fully understand its touring footprint 👣 We are supporting artists & orgs to develop new, environmentally responsible approaches to international touring & collaboration! buff.ly/3gyYtlK
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