Anne Peaker lecture 2026:
What Happens if the Art Stops? Why sustained access to creativity is a matter of justice
25 March | 16:30 - 19:00
BBC Broadcasting House, London & Online
Free
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is excited to invite you to our annual Anne Peaker lecture. At this year’s event we are delighted to be joined by keynote speaker Professor Shadd Maruna.
Professor Shadd Maruna is the Head of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool and the Past President of the American Society of Criminology (2022-2024). Previously he has worked at the University of Cambridge, Queen’s University Belfast, and Rutgers University (USA) where he was the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice. His book Making Good: How Ex-Convicts Reform and Rebuild Their Lives was named the Outstanding Contribution to Criminology by the American Society of Criminology, and he was the recipient of the inaugural Research Medal from the Howard League for Penal Reform.
The event will also include short films from creative projects, Q&A and an in person networking drinks reception. If you cannot attend in person, we will be live streaming the lecture.
- Book your in person ticket here (See below for security information for attendance)
- Book your webinar place here
About Anne Peaker
Anne Peaker was an artist and selfless advocate for the right of people on the margins of society to participate in the cultural life of the community. Above all, for her, that meant people living – often against their will – in public institutions including hospitals and prisons. The Anne Peaker Centre for Arts in Criminal Justice opened in 1996 and was operational for 14 years until 2010.
Anne Peaker was a pioneer of arts for, and by, people in the criminal justice system. Our annual lecture honours her work and legacy, which forms the basis of the work we do today.
About the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) aims to ensure all those in the criminal justice system get access to arts and culture as a springboard to positive change. We do this by providing a network for artists, arts organisations and criminal justice practitioners delivering innovative work across the country. We influence policy, improve research, encourage effective practice and raise the profile of the arts in the criminal justice sector.
Security Information
Access to Broadcasting House requires you to bring ID. Acceptable ID is:
- Passport
- Drivers licence
- Freedom pass or other travel card with picture
- Work ID with photo, e.g. NHS
- Credit card with name on it
There will be security checks at reception on arrival, where your bag may be searched. Please ensure you do not have any sharp items in your bag.
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