According to Dawn French

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Dawn French is about to release a new book on 22nd October, According to Yes and to celebrate this she, Penguin Books. Falmouth University and Talenthouse are inviting creatives of all disciplines to produce a piece of art inspired by According to Yes.

The selected artist with the best interpretation of According to Yes will receive a financial bursary, have their artwork showcased globally as part of the official campaign including a one week global social media channel skin takeover on Dawn’s official channels. They will also receive a tutorial from an academic in their chosen field at Falmouth University via Skype as well as receiving a display of their work within Falmouth University – where Dawn is chancellor.

Dawn French According to Yes

Artists around the globe have until 4th November at 6pm to submit their creativity here!

Dawn French said: “I promised my Chancellorship would be an active one, working with, and giving opportunity to, as many talented students as possible while spreading the word about Falmouth University. In partnership with Talenthouse I can’t wait to see what my novel inspires in creatives around the world.”

Maya Bogle, co-founder of Talenthouse said: “The Talenthouse mission is to support creatives around the world and make vital, influential career connections for them. This is a truly exceptional opportunity for artists everywhere to work with one of the UK’s most iconic personalities and one of the world’s best loved publishers.”

Here’s Dawn to explain…

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