Event category: For Women

Pivotal

Holding space for women and girls to come together

Aug 2023 - March 2024

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HOW DO I…

Make myself safer on the streets?

Intervene or support someone who’s being harassed, while being conscious of my safety? 

What advice should I give to my kids? 

Pivotal is a free empowerment programme, holding space for women and girls to come together, share and grow as a community. A practical space so you’ll know the actions you can take to feel safer and how to help others too. Expect deep chats, creative activities and to meet like minded locals.

To help us launch the project we’d like to get your views and opinions on several safety matters, specific to women and girls. Please spend a couple of minutes filling out the short questionnaire below.

In partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 

Pivotal Exhibition

A visual arts exhibition at Apo Barking, recognising women artists in Barking and Dagenham. 

18 Mar - 15 Apr 2023

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As part of our Women’s Empowerment Month celebrations we’re showcasing  multidisciplinary visual artworks created by women based in Barking and Dagenham, alongside a series of profiles, stories and moments that reflect on pivotal points in their creative journeys.

Brought together by local curator and artist Griffi, in the riverside unit at Apo Barking, you’ll discover a range of artworks by those working and living locally.

Exhibiting artists

  • Maria Anastassiou
  • Kirsty Bekoe-Tabiri
  • Karen Davies
  • Flav
  • Griffi
  • Sahra Hersi
  • Laura Iosifescu
  • Kemi Oloyede
  • Jemima Onugha
  • Sarina Mantle
  • Susanna Wallis
  • Elisha Williams

As a taster, here are a few photos of the Pivotal Exhibition. Come check it out in person!

Photos:  Jimmy Lee

Where?

The Pivotal Exhibition is at Unit 2, Apo, Barking. 

1 Barking Wharf Sq, Barking IG11 7ZQ, United Kingdom

Pivotal – Women’s Empowerment Party

Join us for a free evening celebration at Studio 3 Arts, which brings together women from across the borough to share pivotal moments from a diverse network of creative experiences and perspectives.

 

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Pivotal – Women’s Empowerment Party

An evening celebration of creative women in Barking and Dagenham

Fri 24 Mar, 6.30pm - 11pm

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For Women’s Empowerment Month, join us for an upbeat evening hosted by Studio 3 Arts, which brings together women from across the borough to share pivotal moments from a diverse network of creative experiences and perspectives.

The event will include pop-up performances, a DJ, licensed bar, interactive mini workshops, games, plus a Q&A talk with a panel of leading female creatives from East London that connects the realities, challenges, and triumphs of being a woman in the arts.

We will be joined by FOR DA GYAL DEM a female freestyle movement led by accomplished East London choreographer Kloe Dean, who will perform throughout the night.

Hosted by Akanele from One Room Live (@itsakanele). Spoken word performances by Miss Jacqui (@iAmMissJacqui) and Raniyah Roserie (@niyroserr).

This is a party, so feel free to get dressed up and bring you dancing shoes.  Tickets are free but must be prebooked due to capacity.

Meet the panel

Our guest speakers for the night include five leading female creatives. Click on the images to read more.

Victoria Shunlugu - a versatile dance artist, who has been in the company Far from the Norm since 2012.

Miss Jacqui - a poet and songwriter who has performed at the 2012 Paralympic Team Welcoming Ceremonies and Opening Ceremony, Southbank Centre, The Barbican, and Roundhouse to name a few.

Lisa Dee - the brains behind Film Barking and Dagenham, who has helped bring the big screen to borough. 

Kloe Dean - a choreographer, movement director and performing artist who has worked with a range of Music artists such as Little Simz, Anne-Marie and Little Mix

Kate Scanlan - a creative producer working in the cultural sector since 1998, and joint Creative Director/CEO of East London Dance with Tia Hassan.

Pivotal is a partnership project supported by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham with support from the Apo Barking group.

As part of our series of events for Women’s Empowerment Month,  Pivotal is an exhibition and evening event produced by Studio 3 Arts, that highlights the central contribution of female artists and creatives living and working in Barking and Dagenham. Both events will platform conversation, celebration and reflection of pivotal experiences and influences on the lives, careers, and artworks of local women.

Where?

The Pivotal Women’s Empowerment Party takes place at Studio 3 Arts, Barking.

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Road, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.

Tube & Train: Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Buses: No. 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops very close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop named ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Pivotal Exhibition

A visual arts exhibition recognising women artists in Barking and Dagenham.

Apo Barking, Unit 2
18 Mar – 15 Apr
Private View: Sat 18 Mar, 1-6pm

Follow the link for opening times and artists exhibiting.

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