FELTHAM FESTIVAL
OUTCOMES
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Animate public space
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
Feltham Festival takes place each year throughout May and June.
The Festival has become a calendar fixture renowned for showcasing exciting emerging local artists, music, variety shows, visual arts and high quality community arts. The festival continues to act as a conduit for the best emerging talent in the borough to appear alongside established artists from across London.
We work in co operation with many talented local groups and organisations to select and design activities and projects for people of all ages to enjoy.
The magic and creativity the festival brings is very special, allowing local community and audiences to enjoy a broad range of interesting projects and workshops in arts, dance and community activities or to showcase work through exhibitions or to a live audience.
BEST OF HOUNSLOW
OUTCOMES
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
Best of Hounslow is an annual Borough-wide Talent Show that has been running for seven years, to raise funds for the Mayor of Hounslow’s chosen charities. During this period, the event has raised over £10,000, supporting local and national charities such as; Feltham Bees Disabled Sports Club, The Mulberry Centre, Hounslow Toy Library and Middlesex Association for the Blind.
The not-to-be-missed sell out event features a variety of acts from contemporary dance, Bollywood dance, Irish dance, Street dance, Hip-Hop, vocalists, gymnasts and much more.
This incredible show brings breathtaking talent, from artistes of all ages, to the big stage at The Arts Centre, Hounslow.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
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Feltham Arts has over 30 years experience in producing visual, outdoor arts shows and carnivals, having performed both in Hounslow and in major London events such as the London New Years Day Parade and Thames Festival.
Some of our work is site specific, this has included World Heritage Site Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace, Gunnersbury Park & Museum, Hanworth Park House.
Outcomes
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Animate public space
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
CHILDREN & FAMILY
Outcomes
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Animate public space
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
We work in partnership with a range of local business, organisations and schools to deliver a year-round programme for children and families in the West Area of Hounslow.
This includes activities in; The Centre, Feltham, local parks, Libraries, schools and on housing estates. Ranging from week-long creative camps to pop-up events such as art trails, circus, puppet theatre and crafts.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Outcomes
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Animate public space
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
Improving access to arts and culture for young people and celebrating their creative ambitions and achievements is important to us.
Through various strands of our work; performing opportunities as part of the Feltham Festival, our Feltham Station Gallery project, work experience placements and bespoke projects, we aim highlight the positive contributions young people make to our community as well as educate and inspire them about the creative industries.
ADULTS & OLDER PEOPLE
The setting for arts projects with older people is mainly across sheltered accommodation in Hounslow, providing a weekly programme to residents. Creative writing, storytelling, dance, textiles, printmaking, ceramics and painting are just some of the art forms offered.
Artworks produced contribute to exhibitions, installations or performances throughout the year, notably the annual Feltham Festival and 60+ Festival in Hounslow.
Outcomes
Reduce isolation and improve health & wellbeing
Residents participate more in community life
Residents are given more opportunities to use their skills and time
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
LONDON NEW YEARS DAY PARADE
Parading along the LNYDP route, entertaining huge crowds packing the streets of London and sharing the pride in your local community’s achievement has become one of the most exciting annual events in the Mayoral year.
Feltham Arts was delighted to support the Mayor of Hounslow, Councillor Samia Chaudhary and produce the 2019 entry to the London Boroughs’ Competition ‘London Welcomes the World’.
Hounslow’s entry was a colourful fusion of different performing groups; The Tamil Foundation, O'connor Dancers, Outside the Box Dance Company and Asian British Music. The 2020 entry showcased the boroughs vibrant community with brightly coloured flags and shapes, celebrating the many spoken languages and people that make up the community.
For more information about the London New Years Day parade visit www.londonparade.co.uk
OUTCOMES
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
NIGHT OF FESTIVALS
OUTCOMES
Increase participation and engagement in arts activities
Improve health and wellbeing
Enhance the social and physical environment in West Hounslow
Connect and strengthen the community-based cultural offer
Increase Hounslow’s profile and reputation as a cultural destination
Support local artists and creative professionals
Celebrate cultural diversity
In partnership with ArtReach, Feltham Arts was delighted to be a part of the Night of Fesitvals Hounslow for a second year. This year brought a vibrant line up of world artists and musicians with a special focus on South Asia, helping to mark the 70th Anniversary of Indian and Pakistani independence.
The colourful carnival from world renowned Mandinga Arts and local community groups, including the Highfields Youth Arts Club, Aluminae Dance, Tale be Told Theatre's Young and groups took place throughout each day. With Brazilian baianas, cheeky lizards and frogs, spinning lotus flowers and more.
Performers and musicians from the community also performed in procession and in front of the main stage. Acts included the Tamil Foundation, Bhangra Punjabian Da and Feltham Asian Womens' Dance.