Be Part of It:
Celebrating female resilience, creativity and empowerment through visual art and storytelling

Touchlines of Fortitude is a visual arts and community engagement project celebrating female resilience, creativity, and empowerment through the lens of rugby and visual art. Funded in part by Arts Council England and timed to coincide with the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, the project includes two exhibitions, a schools outreach programme, community storytelling events, and digital legacy content.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact cultural project rooted in Twickenham, the symbolic home of rugby, engaging local communities and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Proudly supported by
Arts Council England

WHY NOW / WHY HERE / WHY US

Why Now?

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to harness national attention around female participation, resilience, and representation. Running throughout September 2025, Touchlines of Fortitude will align with this global event, and extend its legacy beyond the pitch into local galleries, schools, and communities—inspiring the next generation of girls and women to push boundaries and share their stories.

Why Here?

Twickenham and the wider Richmond area are culturally vibrant, youth-rich, and home to a strong voluntary arts and sports network. Yet women—particularly neurodiverse and marginalised voices—remain underrepresented in both arts leadership and sport. This project responds directly to local priorities by:

Creating accessible, free-to-attend exhibitions and events
Platforming relatable role models
Partnering with schools and grassroots networks

Exhibitions

Lead artists exhibition

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Open call group exhibition

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Written works

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Help Us Bring This Vision to Life

While we’re proud to have received part-funding from Arts Council England, this only covers a portion of our ambitious plans. To deliver the full programme - including two powerful exhibitions, three public events, an online showcase, and community-led storytelling linked to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 - we still need to secure significant additional support.

We’re actively seeking partners, sponsors, and collaborators who believe in the power of art, sport, and storytelling to drive change and champion female resilience. With your support, we can bring this important project to life in its fullest form.

If this speaks to you — let’s talk. Fill the form below or drop us an e-mail: info@fortitude-touchlines.com