Camden Spotlight

Shining a light on the people and stories behind our borough’s arts and culture scene.

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Building Bengali Archives

Growing archival collections related to Camden's Bengali community

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Black History Season Launch 2024

A huge celebration to kick of three months of fantastic events

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Icandance Shortlisted at National Diversity Awards

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Black History Season

Black History Season Announced

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Calling Camden!

Have your say on all things arts and culture in Camden

Celebrating South Asian Heritage in Camden

We honour and appreciate South Asian cultures

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Exploring Camden’s rich diversity at Windrush 2024

Bringing the community together

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The Homecoming Celebration

A family event showcasing Camden’s Caribbean heritage and communities

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The Pitt Lecture 2024

Deeply moving account of the UK care system and young Black peoples experience

Camden Artist Network

Connecting artists and creatives across the borough

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What a festival! Looking back on Light Up Kilburn

We enjoyed an awe-inspiring season of light and creativity

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Light Up Kilburn

We brightened up the winters evenings!

Meet the Light Up Kilburn Artists

Read about the artists we worked with on Light Up Kilburn

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Reflecting on our biggest Black History Season

That’s a wrap! Our Black History Season has come to a close.

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Community Festival Funding

Supporting your community events

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Find out about our arts funding

Cultural Education and Learning Support Fund

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Review of the year 2023

Looking back at some of the amazing arts and culture in Camden this year

Black Victorians

Meet Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE, Creative Producer of one of our top picks from Black History Season: Black Victorians

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Who Cares for Camden?

Marvel at our online exhibition

Windrush Podcasts

Hear stories from the Windrush generation

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Day of the Dead

Celebrating and reflecting

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Black History Season Launch

We launched in style!