And we are go...! Yesterday saw the opening of @croydonfairfield; South London’s largest arts space. 🙌
At the start of a week-long series of special launch events, last night saw Dame Judi Dench formally open the Ashcroft Playhouse with an exclusive Q and A with broadcaster John Hannam about her friend Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
She also unveiled a giant commemorative photo mosaic artwork (by artist Helen Marshall) which uses photos of hundreds of local Croydon residents to create the image of Dame Peggy.
Other spaces within the building include: Arnhem Foyer, Phoenix Concert Hall, SAVVY Studio, Talawa Studio and The Recreational (a 750 capacity gig space). To check out the full programme of events including theatre, comedy, music, dance, and talks, click the link in @croydonfairfield profile.
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Photo via @reggie_and_olive
Tomorrow sees the start of the @asc_studios Open House!
For two days, the artists, designers and makers of Art House Croydon will open the doors to their studios for the general public to see the various projects they’ve been working on since this exciting creative hub opened in 2018.
The building is owned by ASC, one of the largest artist studio providers in London. It was developed as part of the @mayorofldn’s #CreativeEnterpriseZone initiative. Th CEZ aims to support the regeneration of neglected suburbs of greater London by encouraging artists and creatives to live and work in these areas by providing them with affordable work space.
Comprising of 104 brand new purpose built art studios, the building houses a plethora of diverse creative talent across art, design, craft and making. Disciplines include painting, sculpture, print making, knit wear design, photography, upholstery, embroidery, ceramics, filmmaking and many more.
The 50+ participating creatives will be in their studios available to discuss their practice and show their wares!
There will be an opening night event (open to all) on Friday 13th of September with food and drinks from 6pm to 9pm and the event continues on Saturday the 14th from 12-5pm.
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