We’re a creative organisation working with the people of Barking and Dagenham
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Introducing the 2025 cohort
A new wave of home-grown creatives to lead community-led projects across East London.
15 artists from East London have been selected as part of a pioneering new programme to commission exceptional new artwork alongside the East London Creative Communities.
This innovative programme combines an artist commission with support from Art School Plus to build skills in producing community-led art projects for public spaces. New artwork developed alongside local communities will be be unveiled in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, and Redbridge. These artworks could range from permanent public artworks, to original theatre and outdoor performances.
Funding News
We have been awarded additional funding from Arts Council England.
This funding will allow us to continue our work up-to March 2026. We are incredibly pleased to be able to bring even more incredible creative opportunities to residents.
We are part of the Creative People and Places programme, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Thanks to National Lottery players, Creative People and Places is about more people taking the lead in choosing, creating and taking part in creative and cultural experiences where they live.
Recent Projects
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Winter Light Parades
Led by the internationally acclaimed street theatre company, Picto Facto from Toulouse, France. The Winter Light parades took place across Barking and Dagenham in November 2024.
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Light Box Workshops
Ahead of the Winter Light Parades, locals were invited to make bright, colourful light boxes. This was a creative workshop for all ages, taking place in community venues across the borough.
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Our Summer Events
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to experience Pram People, Morphosis and the Luminarium this summer. It was incredible to see so many people come along and get involved.
