We believe in the power of creativity to make a difference to the lives of individuals.

We deliver free creative workshops for residents, which are subsidised by our corporate activity. This work is delivered in partnership with local charities targeted at out of work and hard to reach residents.

Our workshops benefit residents in the following ways:

Confidence Building

Helping to learn new skills and feel confident in their abilities

Creative Thinking Skills

Relearning vital skills that can help get them back into the workplace

Therapeutic Benefits

Creative activity is proven to lower stress and anxiety and improve mood.

Connections With Others

Learning in a group setting and sharing new experiences with others.

Learning From Artists

Understanding a new perspective and learning from inspiring new approaches.

Personal Development

Trying new activities that could become new hobbies and interests.

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We offer all of these schemes to our trainees:

Free workshops

Free workshops that encourage creativity and teach arts skills

An opportunity to explore

An opportunity to explore their creativity and learn from professional artists

Placement Work

A 25 hour volunteer placement supporting Hackney Arts work

One-to-One Training

One-to-one training with the Hackney Arts team on different areas of the organisation

Employment References

An employment reference from Hackney Arts

Employment Skills

Follow-up employment support including CV clinics.

We believe; Creativity is a mindset which can be cultivated in everyone.

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“I didn’t realise I could slow down and take notice of details in this way… it has made me be more present in my life… taking notice of the little things. I have more reason to feel happy.”

Wayne, participant

“These activities have built my confidence and my communication skills and how I socialise with others and have helped me tap back into my creativity. They also have had a massive impact on my well-being and my self-care and how I see myself.”

Cindy, participant

I always felt that I never had a creative side to me but these workshops have proved me wrong. I have managed to take part and do things that I thought were impossible and out of my reach. At different points during the workshops my confidence and well-being has been shaken to the point where I feel more uplifted, present, worthy and have a little more self-love, and that’s all through your wonderful workshops.”

Robert, participant

Our Impact
Partners.

Our social impact work is made possible by the support of local partners. If you’re a resident, or a business looking to support our work, please get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.

You can reach us at info@hackneyarts.com, or let’s chat on 0207 101 3152.

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Hackney Arts: We Cultivate Creativity