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Go Africa: A movement mobilising the
African & Caribbean creative communities to
come together to showcase talent,
art and culture in London
We delivered an amazing showcase that exhibited artwork from the Islington community who attended our series of workshops embracing ‘Cultural Identity’. In addition, we had very special guests such as Brent MP Dawn Butler grace our event to the delight of the many students from Parliament Hill School (Camden)
We successfully hosted Go Africa Black History Month event at the Iconic Islington Town Hall over two days rolling out creative and engaging workshops enjoyed by children as young as 3-4 yrs. old through to pensioners.
See past community engagement and contributing to the local economy with our cultural arts and craft market displaying everything from fashion photography, fashion displays, ethical home wares and lifestyle products
10am – 12pm Speach
12pm – 2pm Q & A
2pm – 4pm Music & Poetry
10am – 12pm kids workshop
12pm – 2pm Pop Up Shops
2pm – 4pm Gallery
10am – 12pm Welcome Note
12pm – 2pm Fashion Show
2pm – 4pm Music & Poetry
10am – 12pm Art workshop
12pm – 2pm Pop Up Shops
2pm – 4pm Gallery
Go Africa celebrates ‘IDENTITY’ at Islington Town Hall
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosted by Islington Council Equalities Team for our last event of the year over two days in the iconic listed building the ‘ISLINGTON TOWN HALL’ bringing together all of the skills learned and showcasing what was achieved throughout the 2022 program, it will be a day to remember, with indoor activities, delicious Caribbean Jerk Chicken, vegetarian delights, variety of Jollof rice, Grilled fish, Rum Punches, this menu goes on and on for the grand finale evening reception at this listed building.
We have an amazing showcase that will exhibit artwork from the Islington community who attended our flower bashing, Adire tie-dye, and water painting workshops embracing their ‘CULTURAL IDENTITY’. We delivered wellbeing workshops and so much more to support young adults and children through working with a collection of independent creative businesses spanning the African Diaspora.
The exciting plus this year is the launch of the Go Africa Festival website, funded by Cooperative Islington. The event will be well attended by a variety of African communities from gracious black men and women who have positive aspirations for the visibility of the African Diaspora in creative practices, to name few highlights to come. A digital and physical gallery showcasing the outcomes of our workshops and past works leading up to the launch of Go Africa Festival.
Countdown for the most exciting celebration of culture
We will also be displaying everything from fashion photography, fashion displays, and bold statement necklaces inspired by the continent to ethical textile home products featuring domestic homewares from Congo, Artwork from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa natural skincare from Ghana, and batik from The Gambia. You will be able to join mini-creative workshops, pre-booking is essential.
The best part will be the talks and education zone for learning, and developing skills & knowledge through African Arts and crafts. A real fun day for the children, youths, and family
You don’t want To miss this!
We want to promote a positive understanding of the beauty in African culture through the following disciplines of visual arts and interactive fun.
We would like to give a big thank you to some of our sponsors so far:
Islington Equalities team
Cooperative Islington
Islington Community Chest
Islington Tribune Newspaper
The Voice Newspaper
Promote our Heritage
If you would like to get involved or sponsor please contact us at anne@goafricaworkshop.com
