Hidden Fitzrovia Arts Project
June-August 2023
Our latest arts project explores the hidden depths Fitzrovia, its people and its history. We invite you to join a walk and workshops that celebrate the good, the bad and the ugly. It is part of Westminster’s Inside Out festival and all events are free of charge.
Hidden Fitzrovia Heritage Walk with Linus Rees
Sun 11th Jun, 11am–1pm
Part of Fitzrovia Arts Festival. Starting and ending at Fitzrovia Community Centre, led by Linus Rees from Fitzrovia News and Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association. The walk will be run in 2 halves of 45-minutes each, with a tea break in the middle. There is no pressure to continue to the second half, if you have reduced mobility.
Arts Workshops with Lucia Jaffer
Beauty in the Mundane - Tue 13th Jun, 12-3pm. Capturing everyday life through photography, collage and painting.
Wish You Were Here - Sun 25th Jun 12.30-3.30pm. Creating postcards of Fitzrovia with drawing, painting and collage. Postcards will be printed and distributed across Westminster.
A Mixed Bag - Mon 26th Jun, 6-9pm. Poetry workshop using Dadaist/Tristan Tzara method. Participants will be invited to read their poems at Fitzrovia Fete.
Fitzrovia: a Visual Portrait public art exhibition, curated by Samar F. Zia
We have selected 3 fantastic artists to create 3 new works each which will be printed large scale and displayed on hoardings around Westminster throughout August. Follow #FitzroviaPortrait on social media for announcements about the artists and locations.
If you have a construction site and are interested in sponsoring an art piece click here for more information.
Fitzrovia Fete
Sunday 13th August, 12-4pm
Continuing the street party formerly run by Pollock’s Toy Museum, this year the event will take place on Foley Street, outside the centre. Expect performances, traditional games, arts & crafts, food and drinks. Please get in touch if you would like to be involved as a performer, stall holder or volunteer.