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In 2016 the longstanding trustee and internationally renowned potter Alan Caiger-Smith MBE (1930-2020) stood down after 25 years of service to the Foundation. One of his lasting achievements during this long tenure was during his final year, when he became the catalyst behind a short film produced to promote the activities of the RFA.

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The film celebrates the ambitious and unique project which aimed to enrich the lives of local people and enhance the cultural fabric of the town by building an art collection for the people of the City. To celebrate the achievements of the Reading Foundation for Arts this short film was made to share this Philanthropic Model and the Art Collection which now holds over 150 items of National and International importance.

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WATCH THE FILM HERE

Below Left: Alan Caiger Smith with his Tall Lustre Vase which is part of the RFA collection.                Below: Watch the film                         Below Right: A bust of John Piper (1903-1992) from the RFA collection - Piper was a previous trustee of the RFA

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The Film

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Images of works: © Reading Borough Council.      Reading Foundation for Art is a registered charity No. 268844  Reading Museum, The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH
 

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