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Happy 10th Birthday Rowan Arts
In celebration of Rowan Arts’s 10th birthday, we are organising a number of events, including a special Map Gift Shop shopping event on 14 June, a Screening of Ken Loach's Spirit of '45 on 1 July, with panel discussion featuring artist Bobby Baker, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Emily Thornberry MP, and Leader of Islington Council Catherine West. Plus - save the date - a birthday party on 21 September an LIFT, White Lion Street.
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What people say about us:
"It brings people together who have a shared interest - including people who live close to you but that you don't yet know." - Participant in Archive Home Movies
"This was quite a busy event and we had lots of nice conversations with local people - nice to hear about whats' going on locally!" - Stallholder at Big Day Out 2012
"The variation in styles means you'll always find something you like, something that inspires you, also they're local and accessible. It’s nice to have something lovely, exciting and inspiring just on your doorstep!"
- Visitor to Islington Exhibits, 2011
"We wandered off home feeling like we'd been a part of something local and grassroots and awesome and intelligent. Great stuff!"
- Audience-member at John Hegley, Holloway Arts Festival, 2011
"The workshop not only fosters individual creativity, but it also cultivates constructive growth and a sense of belonging, neighbourhood-wide."
- Participant at the Urban Craft Club, 2011
"Getting my work out into the public, in the framework of a larger program of events provided me the chance to reach a general public without relying merely on a network of friends."
- Artist who took part in Islington Exhibits, 2010
"It was a lovely way of connecting people. It felt very much a communal event. Hearing ordinary people's voices in harmony felt very moving."
- Big Sing at Holloway Arts Festival, 2009
"It was great meeting new people. My favourite part was the actual performance. I liked being able to get the chance to act in front of an audience."
- Young participant in the Rowan Arts Production Club, 2008