Islington Art and Around is an innovative art project designed for adults with a special focus on those who are isolated; lonely; underprivileged; or disabled. Our project provides enriching experiences such as day trips to museums, theatres, and other art destinations as well art practice sessions where the community have the opportunity to work with local artists and learn new skills. We bring art to the community, by doing so we encourage people to get involved in their own local art scene. Our lives matter, what we have to say also matters.
We want to make a significant positive impact on the community; Enriching mental stimulation, Reducing loneliness and isolation, Increasing the opportunity to befriend and network, improving our self esteem and wellbeing.
Ultimately we want to create a net of connections between individuals in the community, trough art practice, connecting artists with their neighbourhood and allowing people to access art in a fun and transformative way.
Remixed - collage workshop
- upcoming workshop -
27th March 2024, at Hargrave Hall community Centre, N195SP
The Art Laboratory
weekly art workshop - free - adults over 55
Every Friday 2-3.30 pm Hargrave Hall Community Centre
Hargrave Rd, Archway, London N19 5SP
The Art Lab is an initiative designed to promote creativity, community engagement and personal development among adults over 55. Inspired by the tradition of community craft activities such as knitting circles, the Art Lab provides a space for individuals to pursue their artistic endeavours, connect with others and explore their creative potential. Located within a community centre, the Art Lab provides a dedicated time and space for people to engage in their own artistic projects. Every Month we will suggest a theme and will provide inspirational material to create around that theme.
This month is... Myth and Fancy! Come over and explore drawing and colouring !
the art of reflection
Celebrating the Day of Remembrance 2024
- Exhibition and workshop with Girdlestone Community Groups -
3rd March, 11-2pm at Girdlestone Community Centre
Visionarios
- upcoming workshop -
13th Dec 2023
Local Mural artist and illustrator Cristina Guitian aka Cristina Reyes is our new collaborator. Islington Art and Around aims to engage local artists with their community.
Cristina is running a workshop to celebrate the end of the year, it will help us to project our wishes and personal commitments and aims for the new year, transforming this ideas and concepts into drawings.
The workshop will take place in Girdlestone Community Centre, on Wednesday 13th of Dec, 11am- 13.00pm
This is a drop in workshop, so theres no need for you to book in advance! All materials are included.
Artist Cristina Reyes, by her mural for White Cross Street Party 2022