Bold Tendencies

CREATIVE LEARNING

Creative Learning is a year-round programme of free and accessible initiatives that foster space for local groups and individuals to imagine, create, appreciate the arts, and exercise the right to joy. We work closely with groups and organisations in Peckham, Southwark and beyond;  schools and family/community centres, youth clubs and health/social services.

With the combined fallout of the Pandemic and a new wave of austerity, we recognise a pressured local environment. Celebrating enjoyment, inspiration and experimentation our activities centre everyday creativity and community wellbeing. Designed in direct response to identified local needs and interests in relation to cultural opportunities, we aim to maximise the degree to which groups and individuals access, inform and participate in our work.

2023 SUMMERTIME PROGRAMME

Creative Workshops: free bookable workshops for all ages, that bring our site and artworks to life.

“Ask the Artist”: a special chance to gain a deeper understanding and insight into the commissioned works through in person, and online Q+As with artists. 

Site Tours: weekly tours led by our Visitor Engagement Team, providing an opportunity to discover the stories behind the artworks and learn more about the site and organisation.

Public Rehearsals: Free behind-the-scenes access to world-class live performance. 

Further offerings that build upon the Public Rehearsal structure, providing insight into the journeys and experiences of professional artists.

Backstage Pass: An interactive introduction to musical experience and participation. sessions allow audiences to pursue their curiosity about music, instruments and performance, opening up a dialogue with performers.

Performance Opportunities: A chance to participate in all aspects of the performance production process, from singing and dancing, to music and costume making.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

We are developing a number of special projects for our 2023 season. 

Artist Placement Scheme

Brand-new initiative that partners alumni commissioned artists directly with local community organisations and schools. Bringing together leading voices in contemporary art with local leaders and their constituents, these placements allow for the sharing of skills and exploration of ideas through hands-on creative sessions, generating a space of collaboration and knowledge exchange.  

Placements in 2023 are in partnership with Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich, Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich, Harris Peckham Park Primary Academy, and Elim House Community Association.

Creative Partnerships

Partnerships with local creative organisations to support and facilitate creative community programmes on and off site at Bold Tendencies. 

In 2023 we will explore the mutual design and delivery of workshops and creative programmes in a partnership model, in collaboration with The Nest, Southwark Wellbeing Hub, and Spring Community Hub.

Phil Polglaze and Copleston Remix 2022

MY MUSUEM

A child-led programme for exhibition making, piloted 2015-17.

MY MUSEUM occupies a dedicated space where children produce exhibitions of works they make inspired by our artistic programme. Giving children the power to tell and curate their own stories, gaining experience in leadership, taking risks and teamwork, the project reimagines the roles of teacher/student and  encouraging new forms of ownership and belonging in the space. We are conducting Research & Development in 2023, looking towards re-launching MY MUSEUM in 2024.