Arts and Cultural Organisations
Kingston has a diverse multi-ethnic community which is reflected in the growing number of arts and cultural organisations within the borough.
Kingston Arts
Kingston Arts Council's mission is to promote and support the arts locally and the interests of its members. To find out more about joining, please contact the Administrator Melanie Stowell on 020 8336 0041 or email info@kingstonarts.co.uk. Kingston Arts and its affiliates can be found on its website: see link at the bottom of this page.
Global Arts Kingston
Global Arts Kingston aims to foster a rich mix of culturally diverse arts activities in the borough. Projects include developing opportunities for artists from black and ethnic communities. It has presented numerous events since its inception in 2001 such as Bollywood and Beyond fashion and dance shows. Global Arts also participates in other major local celebrations. Email: globalartsuk@aol.com
MeWe
MeWe Art & Education is a vibrant youth organisation delivering quality performing arts projects and cultural based education. Their core purpose is to educate and uplift young people, particularly those with fewer chances to enjoy quality projects. Their extensive portfolio includes productions, school-tours, workshops and tuition led by qualified practitioners and our award-winning youth theatre company. MeWe has provided services to partner organisations and at community level since 2001 and is affiliated to the National Association of Youth Theatres. They work with 1000's of children and young people throughout the year, delivering innovative theatre-in-education projects and inspiring performances in theatre and dance.
“Me We” is the shortest poem in the English language – it sums up the philosophy that the community and the individual are one and the same.
Email MeWe at info@mewe.org.uk or call 0207 998 6404 or 07754 928126