Imagine Fund Exhibition
Join us as we celebrate four remarkable years of impact, growth and resilience, celebrating the Imagine Fund.
This foyer exhibition highlights the incredible stories from recipients of the Imagine Fund, a community-led programme supporting local people to become decision-makers and make positive social impact and change for marginalised communities within the City of London.
Explore audio, film and personal testimonies showcasing a snapshot of some of our grantees over the past four years. Throughout the week you can drop in and meet people behind the fund, interact with the projects and participate in workshops and live demonstrations.
All events are free to attend. Please check the website regularly for an updated event schedule.
Ticket prices
Workshops
City Carers Community: Monoprinting workshop by Billy Mann
Tue 24 Sep, 4pm – 5pm & 5pm - 6pm
Wed 25 Sep, 4.30pm -5.30pm
Learn to create handmade one-off prints from photographs or sketches. Surprise yourself if you think you can't draw, enhance your artists skills if you can. In this session make your own Mona Lisa within the hour. All material will be provided.
Billy Mann is an artist and member of Headway East London who created a "cut price" portrait printing technique to make colourful and bold portraits. The technique was originally developed for an online workshop. Here is an example from a workshop with Accumulate
This project was made possible with the support and funding from the Imagine Fund.
City Carers Drop in session
Tue 24 Sep, 4pm - 6pm
Wed 25 Sep, 4.30pm - 6pm
City Carers Community, formed in April 2020 are a resident led group for unpaid Carers in the City of London. This drop-in session is for anyone that looks after someone, could be a neighbour, family member or friend who needs your help sometimes. Learn about what help is out there, from community services, NHS, social care and more. You can also learn strategies about how to look after yourself.
This project was made possible with the support and funding from the Imagine Fund.
Jewellery Making Session
Thu 26 Sep, 2pm - 4pm
The Jewellery Makers Club presents a 2 hour drop-in jewellery making workshop witth wire rings.
Unlock your creativity and craft your own jewellery with the Jewellery Makers Club! Come and learn how to make a beautiful wire ring which you will be able to leave with. No previous experience necessary and beginners are very welcome.
This project was made possible with the support and funding from the Imagine Fund.
Conservatory events
Join us for two inspiring creative workshops hosted by grantees of the Imagine Fund.
Level G
Location
Level G,
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
