Arts Network

30/07/2025

We've had a wonderful July as part of contemporary arts festival Deptford X and want to congratulate all of the people who made it happen including festival organisers, venues, volunteers, visitors and of course the artists.

We partnered with Art Hub Studios for an Open Studios on Saturday 19th July which was attended by over 300 guests, and were delighted to welcome visitors into our studio space to see behind the scenes and get involved with a mosaic workshop. It was great to have a visit from local Councillor Rosie Parry too.

We also had representation in the Art Hub building with several members and team opening their individual art studios to the public, alongside having work in the Group Exhibition that ran in the Gallery throughout the festival and was visited by over 1000 people!

A fantastic celebration of local artists that we were delighted to be part of!

16/07/2025

We’re super excited to be part of legendary contemporary arts festival Deptford X (11-27 July 2025) and will be partnering with Art Hub Studios for an Open Studios this Saturday 19th July between 12 – 6 pm.

Our doors will be open with a Community Mosaic Workshop (2pm – 4pm), and on the day there will also be:

Art Hub Studio Tours, Group Exhibition, Food + Cake Stall, Brockley Brewery Bar, Coffee Community Tuk Tuk, Drop-In D.I.Y Printmaking, Art Tombola and Ping-Pong

We have work in the Art Hub Group Exhibition during Deptford X. The show includes studio artists from across their 3 sites, alongside a large, photo-realist ballpoint pen portrait of Sybil Phoenix OBE by Deptford X commissioned artist, Habib Hajallie.

Open: Sat 12th – Sun 27th July / 12 – 6pm (closed Mon)

Hope to see you down in Deptford this July (and especially this Saturday!)

08/07/2025

Always fantastic works by Kate Louise Emblen and this is a great space to visit Gallery SE6 at Corbett Community Library in Catford
Check it out (cut it out) :)

Our next exhibition by our very own Little Bevan Street Crafts aka Kate Louise Emblen Do join us for the opening. It should be a good one 😁
Corbett Community Library Emily Brand Art Arts Network The Archibald Corbett Community Corbett Residents' Association Catford, Lewisham, United Kingdom Catford, London Lewisham Council Team Catford Yvonne Devine Catford Arts Carol Mullings Rushey Green Community Tubemapper - London Photography SE6 SE13 Lewisham Catford Community

11/06/2025

Spaces available to join our workshops as we create artwork in response to the already fantastically received new Dulwich Picture Gallery exhibition 'Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons'.

Renowned for her expressive choreography of abstract and figurative motifs, distinctive approach to colour and use of un-stretched canvases, Jones engages with painting as a multi-sensory language.

Our workshops are open to adults, no experience needed, learn different art techniques, supporting our wellbeing through artistic expression.

Where: Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD

When 10.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesdays 18th and 25th June, 2nd and 9th July

How to join? Please book your space by calling 02088 522 849 or emailing at stayconnected@artsnetwork.org.uk



Southwark News South East London Mind

05/06/2025

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Alongside those already mentioned this week special thanks go out to regular volunteers John, Jaydean, Saffron, and Nuala.

Thank you to each and every one of you.

Volunteers' Week

04/06/2025

This Volunteers Week 2025 we want to shine a light on the fantastic individuals that support Arts Network with their skill, passion and commitment.

We are proud to have a creative community of members, several of whom develop roles as volunteer co-facilitators of workshops.

Fred (pictured here) recently ran a series of sessions on Colour Theory Made Easy that participants found fascinating and enlightening. Other volunteer co-facilitated sessions include our regular Crafting Afternoons with Dawn and Jo, Knit and Natter!

Volunteers' Week

03/06/2025

We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2025 – marking 41 years of saying thank you to all volunteers across the UK for everything they do for society.

Our recent Community Showcase exhibited work made by our members but was also made possible by the support of members volunteering their time to help invigilate the show, welcome guests, and help visitors engage with the works.

Huge thank you to Kenny, Warren and Laura who helped support our public programme.

Volunteers' Week

28/05/2025

Spaces available to join our workshops as we create artwork in response to the new Dulwich Picture Gallery exhibition 'Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons' (opening 10 June 2025).

Renowned for her expressive choreography of abstract and figurative motifs, distinctive approach to colour and use of un-stretched canvases, Jones engages with painting as a multi-sensory language.

Our workshops are open to adults, no experience needed, learn different art techniques, supporting our wellbeing through artistic expression.

Where: Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD

When 10.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesdays 18th and 25th June, 2nd and 9th July

How to join? Please book your space by calling 02088 522 849 or emailing at stayconnected@artsnetwork.org.uk

19/05/2025

🌻 Festival of Belonging Exhibition Celebration Event
🕞 Tuesday 20th May, 3-6 pm
➡️ Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin St, SE8 4RJ
🙌 Free & All Welcome

Join us at the on Tuesday 20th May between 3-6 pm to celebrate our group art show on the theme of Belonging, and take part in a free creative workshop for Creativity and Wellbeing Week.

Drawing inspiration from the gold line uniting all canvases on display, this workshop invites participants to collaboratively create a large yarn drawing - each person contributing to a shared image.

You will also be able to hear a soundscape created to accompany the exhibition, composed of thoughtful conversations between members talking about their experiences of belonging and creativity.

If you would like to see these wonderful artworks and inspiring words at another time, the exhibition is on display in the Deptford Lounge from 6th to 28th May during library opening hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 7 pm; Saturday, 9am to 5 pm).

15/05/2025

🌻 Festival of Belonging Exhibition Celebration Event
🕞 Tuesday 20th May, 3-6 pm
➡️ Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin St, SE8 4RJ
🙌 Free & All Welcome

Join us at the Deptford Lounge on Tuesday 20th May between 3-6 pm to celebrate our group art show on the theme of Belonging, and take part in a free creative workshop for Creativity and Wellbeing Week.

Drawing inspiration from the gold line uniting all canvases on display, this workshop invites participants to collaboratively create a large yarn drawing - each person contributing to a shared image.

You will also be able to hear a soundscape created to accompany the exhibition, composed of thoughtful conversations between members talking about their experiences of belonging and creativity.

If you would like to see these wonderful artworks and inspiring words at another time, the exhibition is on display in the Deptford Lounge from 6th to 28th May during library opening hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 7 pm; Saturday, 9am to 5 pm).



London Arts and Health

07/05/2025

Congratulations to Art Hub Studios on launching their new gallery last weekend with group show APPARATUS, celebrating the eclectic work of their studio members, including Arts Network artists.

Its a fantastic space that integrates its former role as a gymnasium in a dynamic way.

We're very excited to have a show in the gallery later this month - our Community Showcase for Members and neighbouring organisations for

💫 Show Launch with free puppet and story telling workshop: Wednesday 14 May, 5 -7 pm
🕞 Gallery opening times: Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 May, 11 am - 5 pm

07/05/2025

Our Community Showcase for will be held in the new Art Hub Studios Gallery between 15th - 17th May.

Work from our members with additional contributions invited from our creative neighbours METRO Charity Entelechy Arts and Albany Deptford

We'd love you to join us on Wednesday 14th May between 5-7 pm for our launch event. Enjoy the fantastic group show and then in our free workshop create characters to share stories using a green screen to add visual effects! Fun times 😊

Mental Health Foundation