The arts are at the heart of Lewisham. The Borough hosts some of the biggest and best loved festivals in south London and is home to the award-winning Laban contemporary dance conservatoire, the Albany performing arts venue, the Broadway theatre and the Horniman Museum. Over 2,000 artists and 550 creative industries are also based in Lewisham offering a wealth of arts activities for every age and ability.
Arts Service
Lewisham Arts Service supports and promotes artists and arts organisations in the Borough across all disciplines. We nurture networks and partnerships, run grants schemes, offer free marketing support and provide regular funding to the major organisations delivering activities that support the Council's priorities.
Arts aims
Our vision is to make Lewisham a creative borough with a thriving arts sector, vibrant communities and active residents. To achieve this the Arts Service has four strategic aims which are are:
More information about these aims will be available in the new Arts Strategy to be published soon.
Latest news
You can find out about the latest grants, events and opportunities in the news section.
Invitation to Tender - Lewisham People's Day 2009
We would like to hear from suitably experienced event management companies wishing to register their interest in tendering for the Borough's major outdoor event. Closing date for requesting a tender pack is 12 noon on 30 September 2008. See the advert for full details.
Black History Month 2008 - website submissions
To promote your event for free on the Lewisham website submit your details to tighoa@hotmail.co.uk by 19 September.
Free online resource for arts organisations and individuals
The Seer is a new free online directory and resource for all of London’s creative individuals, organisations and venues to find, receive and promote arts and creative information across the capital.
Arts ebulletin
The arts ebulletin brings comprehensive arts listings direct to your desktop fortnightly. Subscribe to the arts ebulletin.