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Imagine Galleon Together
Galleon Arts Centre is entering an exciting new chapter and you could be part of shaping what comes next.
If you live or work in Barking and Dagenham you're invited to help us imagine Galleon Arts Centre, a community and cultural space on Boundary Road.
Image: Citizens Design Bureau
Introducing the 2025 cohort
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.
A new wave of home-grown creatives to lead community-led projects across East London.
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.
