PIVOTAL

Pivotal is a celebratory series of events that connect and support creative women across Barking and Dagenham.

With an understanding and lens on the complexities of the various caring roles, social inequalities, and personal safety issues that creative women in Barking & Dagenham experience or face, alongside their pursuit of creative autonomy and enjoyment.

PIVOTAL GET TOGETHER

Wednesday 23 October
1pm-2.45pm or 6.30pm-8pm
At The Women’s Museum, Barking Wharf Square IG11 7BB

We are excited to host another informal Pivotal Get Together this month at The Women’s Museum. This is an invite only event for over 18s. If you’re planning to come along, please reserve a place at your chosen time in advance by clicking on the book now link.

This is a chance to continue the conversation over light refreshments and share our ideas and plans for the Pivotal Winter Fest on Saturday 30th November. We would love to see and hear from you to help build a community of like-minded women connecting through our creative passions and general interests.

We can contribute towards access costs for travel or carers. Please get in touch if this will allow you to attend by emailing hello@galleonartscentre.org

If you're unable to attend this event but would like to remain in contact with the programme, please let us know.

PIVOTAL WINTER FEST:
WHERE AM I

Saturday 30 November, 2pm - 8pm
At Galleon Arts Centre, Barking

Join us for an inspiring, equipping and fun-filled day at Pivotal Winter Fest.

This day is all about you, the creative woman, to reflect on: Where am I? Where am I going? And My future self! 

An opportunity along with your community to reflect, navigate and pour into yourself, so you can continue to pour into others.

What to expect 

  • Partake in 2 amazing masterclasses/workshops equipping you with tools to specifically support and elevate you on your creative journey

  • Inspiring and uplifting panel discussion with local creative women

  • Evening entertainment of performances with phenomenal artists 

  • Music, food and conversation 

Other bonuses 

  • Fashion swap shop - Clothing you love but feel its time for someone else to enjoy them. 

  • Book swap 

  • Creative activities to keep you smiling 


We encourage you to attend the full day to get the most of it, however we are happy for you to attend part of the day if that’s what you can commit to.

Whether you want inspiration, practical business or logistical advice or simply to connect with like-minded creative women in your local area, we hope to see you there at Pivotal Winter Fest 2024. 

Please note this is an adult only event, we can contribute towards access costs for travel or carers. Please get in touch if this will allow you to attend.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! You can register your interest by signing up below.