In March 2023, illustrator Salvatore Rubbino was joined by fellow Newham resident Raffaella Ravaioli on a walk through Canning Town to explore how the present has been shaped by the past as the area races towards a new future.
Coming together by Marilyn Fontaine is an audio-visual art piece that explores the work and social culture of African Caribbean workers at Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in the Royal Docks.
Learn to sketch local landmarks in this fun workshop where you will create your very own dock landscape with local artist Matt Ponting.
Join collaborative artists Abigail Hunt and I am Kieren Reed for their guided walk Between Walking and Making.
Join sculptor and artist Eloise Hawser on her guided walk, One of the most planned for spaces in the world.
Join poet and playwright Inua Ellams on his guided walk, Play and Place.
Join writer and journalist Owen Hatherley on his guided walk, Spaces of Silvertown.
Memories is a new documentary film from British Congolese artist and animator Djofray Makumbu, exploring the Congolese experience of two different generations.
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Carlton Fontaine-Nowell is a rising producer and creative talent whose passion for production, photography, video editing, and storytelling led him to apply for the Creative Newham Cultural Producers Programme. He is now working as a Trainee Cultural Producer with the Royal Docks Culture and Activation Team.
Up to £150 available for locals to share their experience of the Royal Docks Originals Festival – blogs, vlogs (video blogs), photos, zines, poetry
Successful applicants will receive up to £250 to share their personal stories and the history of the Royal Docks, using our detailed 3D model of the area. This opportunity is part of Royal Docks Originals a free arts festival, running from 15 September to 4 October.
