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Meet Charlene!
My name is Charlene, I am a part-time primary school teacher and a new staff member at Art4Space. Since joining over the summer, I have had the pleasure of working on some amazing projects. I have enjoyed working in the studio with my fellow staff members and working...
Message from Art4Space – Staying Safe amidst Far Right violence
We are deeply concerned about the well-being of our teams and the communities we and others serve, and we hope that everyone is safe and in good health. As we navigate through these challenging times, we want to assure you that our services will continue to operate...
Thoughts on collection – Reflection from Daisy
The act of collecting is unanimous across humanity, spanning different continents andtimeframes. We see people building collections every day, from books, to bottle caps, toPokemon cards. It can be a one-off task or span a lifetime. We are often drawn to the...
Mental care through the arts – no mind left behind – Reflection from Jewels
As we approach our 25th anniversary, I am proud to say that we continue to bring together creatives with a shared purpose to take unified action: to use art and design for individual and community growth. We believe in a holistic approach to wellness, which is...
Green ‘Life’ Skills for a Sustainable Future
In today's fast-changing world, it is more important than ever to focus on sustainable development. 'Sustainable development' is defined as development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs....
Mo presented at Royal Academy of Art
Huge congratulations to Mo for presenting her gorgeous work and talent at the ‘In Practice - Royal Academy of Arts’ event and representing Art4Space in April. It was a big turn out and a fabulous evening.'In Practice' at the Royal Academy of Arts is an...
Julie has completed her 12-month Leadership Programme
The Future Connected programme provided a transformative experience, connecting with inspirational leaders, thinkers, and 12 brilliant fellow leaders in the Lambeth cultural arts sector in Lambeth. I have felt overwhelming support from the Future Connected team lead...
Giselle Corincigh, Chair of Art4Space, stepping down
Art4Space would like to acknowledge Giselle Corincigh resignation from the position as the Chair of our voluntary Non-Executive Directors’ board (NED). Giselle’s has stepped away from Art4Space after five long years of dedicated service and I as CEO and the board...
My first two months at Art4Space – Daisy
As I started my internship at Art4Space two months ago, it seemed fitting to write my first blog post about my time here so far. Having finished my Fine Art degree last year, my practice has grown to be community-based and socially engaged, with a future interest in a...
Why I started to volunteer at Art4Space – Maria
I have been attending Art4Space for three and a half years now. I first joined to attend a 1-year Women's Equip course which resulted in being part of the group making the mosaic at the entrance which greets people as they walk towards the studio entrance. By doing...
A reflection of 2023 and message for 2024 from Julie
As the year comes to a close, Julie takes a moment to reflect on the pasttwelve months and shares a message with you: In 2023, Art4Space experienced a significant year of change, continuity, andcreativity. Following Eli's resignation in 2022, I took on the role of...
1 Year Anniversary – Inclusive Logo
On the one-year anniversary of the creation of our Inclusive Logo we wanted to look back over the past year and highlight all the hard work that the Art4Space staff have done to make sure that the studio is an inclusive, supportive, respectful, welcoming, safe space...
Gardening is medicine that you can’t overdose on! – Nigel
I rarely sense the divine more closely than when I’m gardening, and so, contributing to thegarden at Art4Space is a real blessing to me. The garden has been developed over this spring and summer growing vegetables, fruit and flowers. We follow organic and sustainable...
Why I started to volunteer at Art4Space – Laura
I started volunteering at Art4Space after I joined a community ceramics project there in theSpring. Previously, I had completed a six week mosaic course with Julie at High TreesCommunity Trust, which I loved, and getting involved with mosaics at Creative Surgery...
The Power of Art to Heal, Inspire, and Connect: 24 Years of Impact at Art4Space – Reflection from Andrea
Daily life at our bustling studio means we rarely pause to consider the incredible journey that Art4Space has embarked upon over the past 24 years and the strides we've made as a community. We prefer to keep our sights firmly set on the future, as there's always more...
Art4Space in the Pride Parade 2023
In the run-up to Pride in London on Saturday 1st July 2023 the talented and hardworking Art4Space team were busy planning, designing, and making the Pride banners for OUT@ NBC Universal. Last year we made the NBC Universal banners for the Pride in London 2022 parade,...
Mookie Cherry ICA – Reflection from Fran
Timing, as they say, is everything. Too late or too early; either way it’ll be more fight than flow. It’s hard to come out of the Moki Cherry show not pondering the idea of timing. Well, that and playful joy. Born in Sweden, Cherry was the partner of celebrated jazz...
Taking A Step Back – Reflection from Natti
This week I have spent time near the sea,Driving through the windy roads that create green tunnels that you only see outside of London, It has reminded me of the importance of taking a step back, outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. A small reminder of the...