Josef Herman Foundation
Overview
The Josef Herman Arts Foundation is is based at the Welfare Hall, Ystradgynlais south Wales and is a registered charity that works in partnership with organisation across Wales and is supported by its patrons, David Herman, The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, actor Michael Sheen, playwright Ed Thomas, Dr Hywel Francis, Mair Francis, Mike Jones and the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and Baron Thomas of Cwmgiedd.
Mission
The Josef Herman Art Foundation Cymru is dedicated to promoting an appreciation of the life and work of the Polish artist Josef Herman and in his name fostering a wider participation in the arts and an awareness of human rights. This is done through the annual Award for schools, exhibitions, events, lectures and support for an annual prize at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Company
The company is made up of board members.
Chair – Elinor Gilbey
Vice Chair – Betty Rae Watkins
Treasurer – Peter Bryan
Company Secretary – Jackie Hankins
Carole Hopkins
Sandra Morgan
Anne Soroka
Paul Joyner
Mary Pearce
Gwenllian Beynon
Catrin Saran James
Wayne Jones
Annette Williams
Patrons:
David Herman
The Rt Rev. Lord Rowan Williams of Oystermouth
The Rt Hon. the Lord John Thomas of Cwmgiedd
Michael Sheen
Dr Hywel Francis
Mair Francis
Mike Jones
Ed Thomas