ART of Being - Summer Exhibition

We are delighted to invite you all to our summer exhibition, 'ART of Being'.

Throughout the exhibition we will be running a programme of events and workshops. They'll all go up on eventbrite, follow us on here or sign up to our , so you dont miss out. We'll add info to this page as things get confirmed.

Free tickets are only required for our opening night. Otherwise our opening hours are Tue-Fri 10-5pm and Sat 11-5pm. If you'd like to visit outside these hours, please get in touch. [email protected]

Opening Night

Please reserve your tickets for this. Thursday June 27th 6-9pm

FIREPIT ARTISTS - |

Anastasya Martynova, Bakhtawer Haider, Betty Brunfaut, Ernesto Romano, Greg Ford, José García Oliva, Lana Mercury, Marcus Jake, Matt Strutt, Nelly Khanum, Nicola Jane Reid, Octavia Yang, Pragya Kumar, Shumaiya Khan

We are welcoming back after a small hiatus our CHARITY PARTNER

GCASFM Street Art on US Postal Stickers - check out the website

GCASFM

GUEST ARTISTS

Helen Kirkham , This is Lost Boy , Tiffany Noyama , Warren King , Giacomo Bevanati , Anna Zandman , Artists from Henan , Manos Kalamenios

Community Artists

Jenny 'Mandala by Jenny', George Osborn , Sophie Batey , Vera , So Made in Heaven , Upper Riverside Collage team

Creative Corner

We are finally bringing out the long table, comfortably sits 20 people. On it will be your chance to create a mini masterpiece! You can create a brick for Pragya's wall project, make the fanciest post it note comment for our comments wall, we have a doodle wall, fresh, blank and ready for the opening, you can make a postcard for the Firepit project, 'with love from', launching on the opening night. It is a creative corner, imagination knows no bounds.

Live Music on Opening Night

Waiting on confirmation

Food and Beverages (Opening Night)

Namkeen Bites (Nidhi's Kitchen), insanely tasty Indian small bites. 😋 these are for purchase on the opening night

We will have a small selection of free beer and wine on the opening night, that we would like to share with you. You are also more than welcome to bring your own.

LOCATION

No.2 Upper Riverside, 10 Cutter Lane. Ground floor unit 5, London, SE10 0XX - Our entrance is opposite the Thames Clipper Stop for North Greenwich. Nearest tube is North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. Google maps has our location.

EVENT DETAILS

We have a more themed exhibition than normal. We are also changing our layout a little. We have a dedicated community artist area, a gift shop, a limited edition print room, a curated gallery section and we are removing the remaining window vinyls, so we will have some insane window displays.

Step into the radiant world of ‘ART of Being', an immersive art exhibition that celebrates the courageous odyssey each individual embarks on as they navigate life's diverse challenges.

Through a vibrant collection of artworks, this exhibition extends an invitation to all to experience the transformative power of resilience, vulnerability, courage, and hope.

Every piece on display stands as a testament to humanity's remarkable ability to rise above adversity and emerge with potentially a different perspective. From captivating paintings to evocative mixed media creations, each artist offers a unique perspective on the journey of healing and personal growth.

As guests embark on their journey through the gallery space, they will encounter tales of triumph amidst trials, conveyed through vivid colours, intricate textures, and thought-provoking symbolism.

These artistic expressions serve as mirrors, inviting viewers to reflect on their own stories of overcoming challenges and discovering light in the midst of darkness.

Ultimately, ‘ART of Being' is a joyous celebration of the unyielding spirit of the human heart and a heartfelt tribute to the courageous souls who dare to embark on the transformative journey through the shadows, emerging stronger, wiser, and more resilient than before.

Don't miss out on this exciting exhibition!

Firepit is a non-profit CIC. Creating with passion, humour & courage. Empowering through connection, collaboration a kindness. We wholeheartedly support the creation of community.

At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to lead a fulfilling and balanced life. By integrating creativity into wellness initiatives, we seek to address the multifaceted dimensions of health, promoting resilience, self-discovery, and a sense of belonging.

Event Artwork by Nelly K

Workshops and Events in Alignment with ART of Being

Confirmed.

June 29th - Wire Sculpting with Giacomo
June 29th - Official Launch of the Community Wall Project - Pragya K

July 1st - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
July 2nd - Meditation with Cara
July 4th - Monthly Creative workshop with Pragya K
July 6th - Taichi Taster session - Paul
July 8th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
July 10th - Monthly Yarn Play Drop in with Nicola R
July 11th - Bi Monthly Kirtan Class
July 13th - Creative workshop focusing around Mental Health - Nelly K
July 15th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
July 16th - Monthly Yarn Club with Nicola R
July 18th - Artist Talks hosted by Lana M
July 19th - Indian Food Supper Club with Wine pairing
July 20th - Drumming Workshop (part of the Greenwich Peninsula Jazz Festival)
July 22nd - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
July 24th - Opening for The Photography Foundation exhibition (in red room) runs for 1 week
July 27th - Pigment Making workshop - Creating water colour paints from raw materials
July 29th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
July 31st - Firepit Tales - Monthly open mic spoken word

August 1st - Monthly Creative workshop with Pragya K
August 5th - Ravensbourne MA Show (in red room) for 1 week
August 5th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
August 10th - Creative workshop focusing around Mental Health - Nelly K
August 12th - Gallery Closed for 2 weeks (workshops and classes will continue)
August 12th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
August 14th - Monthly Yarn Play Drop in with Nicola R
August 17th - Community Workshop Day
August 19th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
August 20th - Monthly Yarn Club with Nicola R
August 26th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
August 28th - Firepit Tales - Monthly open mic spoken word
August 29th - Artist Talks hosted by Lana M

September 2nd - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
September 5th - Monthly Creative workshop with Pragya K
September 7th - Mandala Mug Painting Workshop with Jenny
September 9th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
September 11th - Monthly Yarn Play Drop in with Nicola R
September 14th - Creative workshop focusing around Mental Health - Nelly K
September 14th - London Design Festival (runs for 10 days)
September 16th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
September 17th - Start of Chinese Mooncake Festival (runs for 10 days)
September 17th - Monthly Yarn Club with Nicola R
September 19th - Artist Talks hosted by Lana M
September 21st - Community Workshop Day
September 23rd - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
September 25th - Firepit Tales - Monthly open mic spoken word
September 30th - Om Chanting Weekly Meditation Class - Octavia
Waiting to confirm dates on the following:
- Monthly Sound Bath
- Fortnightly Meditation Class with Cara
- Sip & Paint with DJ
- Entrepreneur Workshop with Thierry
- Creative Writing 4 session course
- Book Publishing and book Binding workshop to fit in after creative writing course
- Knit & Bitch
- 2 day pop up workshop and events in Firepit
- Pasta Making Workshop
- Pasta making and wine tasting Workshop
- Life Drawing Classes

Shumaiya Khan

Host or Publisher Firepit