We’re a creative programme working with the residents of Barking and Dagenham
Residents’ visit to see Elysian Arcs in The City of London
A group of residents joined us for an inspiring evening visit to experience the incredible Elysian Arcs, in The City of London this week.
Our visit included an exclusive Q&A with Bradley Hemmings MBE who produced the work. He spoke to us about how the work had come to life and the wonderful music that accompanied the piece
Residents’ trip to see Lumiere
‘I had the most wonderful weekend and am still buzzing!’
We went to see Lumiere light festival in Durham and Bishop Auckland with a group of residents from the borough.
Hear from the people who came along about their experiences and watch the video of our weekend trip.
Previous Global Streets projects: Light Games at Valence House; Dundu - a giant illuminated puppet who led the Becontree Lantern Parade; and Global Rainbow, which beamed over rooftops of Barking in Dagenham during the COVID pandemic.
New funding awarded to bring international arts to the borough
We’re delighted to tell you that over the next three years world-class arts will be coming to the borough.
This is thanks to more funding from Arts Council England for Global Streets, a national network that we are part of along with 12 other organisations across England.
Over the past three years, Global Streets has supported us to bring international arts and events to the borough.
We look forward to updating you with news on the next Global Streets supported event soon.
What we’ve done
Working with local residents, artists and creative practitioners, we’ve produced exciting and dynamic projects in the borough.
From laser light shows to interactive dance productions and poetry to creative workshops for adults and children.
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