Genesis Foundation

The Genesis Foundation was founded by John Studzinski and has supported thousands of artists in their career development since 2001 principally in theatre and music.

The Foundation’s focus is on partnerships with leading arts organisations including the Almeida Theatre, National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and The Sixteen, and on training initiatives – the Genesis Theatre Design programme, and the Genesis Future Curators programme at the Royal Academy of Arts – that equip emerging artists for life as a creative professional.

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27 January 2026

(c Mike Wornell) The Genesis Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the brand new Genesis Pathways Programme, in partnership with the William Morris Gallery. The new programme is an innovative initiative aimed at fostering more inclusive pathways into…

5 January 2026

Today marks 25 years since the Genesis Foundation began its mission to support and nurture the development of outstanding emerging talent across theatre, choral music, visual arts, literature and so much more. Here is a note from our Founder and…

29 October 2025

The Royal Academy of Arts has announced the next two curators joining the Genesis Future Curators Programme.  Chosen from over 750 applicants, Emily Pryke and Jada McMillian will begin 2-year full-time paid positions at the Royal Academy this week, with Emily working in the Exhibitions team and Jada in Collections.  Emily finished her Masters in Art,…

28 October 2025

John Studzinski & David Byrne (c) The AMI Collection Today the Genesis Foundation announces its return to the Royal Court Theatre with a major new multi-year partnership investing in play commissioning and development. The partnership will include underwriting a suite…

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