CREATIVITY in the heart of Barking & Dagenham

Connecting communities, making the arts accessible to all and supporting young people to develop their creative skills and potential.

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WHAT’S ON

3Style Fridays - October Special

in partnership with Sadler’s Wells East

Saturday 25 October 2025, 4pm (DJ at 3pm)

FREE for all | Battlers must book in advance online

more info / battle sign-up

PIVOTAL

Celebrating and connecting creative women across Barking & Dagenham

APPLICATIONS CLOSE for the new GALvanise Female Creativity Fund on Fri 17 Oct. Click below to find out more and apply.

info / apply

BIG DEAL

FREE weekly DANCE & DRAMA for young people ages 8 – 20

INFO / BOOK

BEING VISIBLE is an exciting new project focused on providing creative spaces for the LGBTQIA* community in Barking & Dagenham led by local artist Matty May and Galleon Arts Centre. 

All of our workshops are for fun and no previous experience is necessary.

We’ve collaborated with a variety of local artists on a programme of workshops and events which will be a space specifically for LGBTQIA* people to connect in a welcoming environment, sharing moments of joy, reflection and an opportunity to connect. As well as this, we have our launch event where we invite the wider community to join us and celebrate queer visibility with performances from a gorgeous mix of LGBTQIA* talent.

Meet new people. Try new things.
Get a bit of that Queer joy.