DRUMMOND STREET ARTISTS EXHIBITION: ARTISTS WITH EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS
Geraldine Crimmins - a local artist, previously featured in the Big Issue - founded the Drummond Street Artists (DSA) in January 2023 at ODAC, on Drummond Street. The DSA have their first exhibition at ODAC from the 3rd August 2023.
ODAC’S FOYER REDESIGN
We want the regular users of our foyer to share their opinions with us about how our new foyer should look…
NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Following an open call in summer 2022 and a competitive recruitment process, we are delighted to confirm ODAC now has five new Trustees on our Board.
‘TOWN CRIERS’ - ANNOUNCEMENT & CALLOUT
Following an open call for proposals, and a selection process including local residents, Old Diorama Arts Centre and Camden People’s Theatre are thrilled to announce Emergency Chorus as the recipient of the To The Streets outdoor performance commission.
And for the project, we’re looking for local people to help make and perform the show!
FISHING FOR CLOUDS
‘Fishing for Clouds’ is an exhibition fo photography and words, being presented in our Foyer from 18 May - 30 June 2023. Launch: 6-8pm, 19 May 2023.
NOW YOU SEE US: AHI ASSOCIATES FINAL SHOWCASE
Now You See Us: AHI Associates Final Showcase Event
In April 2022 Arts & Homelessness International (AHI) launched their year long, cultural leadership programme. The first of its kind in history for artists who are or who have been homeless.
Announcing major new project Stories of Regent’s Park Estate - and we’re recruiting a Producer!
The Euston area is currently undergoing major urban changes, with more planned for many, many years ahead. Stories of Regent’s Park Estate (SRPE) is a project making resident-led creative, positive change to the urban environment. Through collaboration between local residents, artists and key city stakeholders, we aim to ensure that Regent’s Park Estate thrives.
Developed On Drummond Street 2023: To The Streets Commission
‘Developed on Drummond Street’ is a commissioning partnership between neighbours Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC) and Camden People’s Theatre (CPT), exploring new ways of making work in Camden, with and for Camden residents.
This year, 'Developed On Drummond Street' is going outdoors, to the streets themselves.
Call for interviewees!
We’re looking for interviewees to form part of the making of ENGAGING EVER-CHANGING HISTORIES, a headphone theatre performance of the history of ODAC in and by the Camden community. The project is led by Lisa Ogun’ of No Qualms Productions.
Regent’s Park Together
As the cost of living crisis continues, many of us face tough decisions this winter. Everyone is worried about the costs of heating their home.
Your local arts creation and community centre is open every day of the week (til 10pm Mon-Thurs!). You’re welcome to hang out in our foyer to work, chat and warm up! We have free WiFi and help yourself to a free tea or coffee.
One Festival of Homeless Arts Gallery
We wanted to share the fantastic photos taken during One Fest by Matt Mahmood-Ogston. Enjoy!
One Fest Sign Up!
Old Diorama Arts Centre will be opening its doors - and the entire top floor! - for two full weeks in 2023.
Below is a form to sign up!
One Fest Schedule…
Our next One Festival takes place between 16th and 27th January 2023, and features workshops spanning a broad range of disciplines.
The One Festival of Homeless Arts
Our next One Festival takes place between 16th and 27th January 2023, and features workshops spanning a broad range of disciplines.
Community Kitchen
We’re proud to be supporting and hosting the Community Champion’s ‘Community Kitchen’. We wanted to do a small something to support individuals and families in December during this cost of living crisis, especially knowing that free school meals are not available during the holiday.
One Fest Volunteer Callout
One Fest is back! And it’s changing…
Since 2016, the One Fest team has gathered work from all over the world made by artists with lived experience of homelessness, for exhibition at Old Diorama Arts Centre. This year, we’re doing things a little differently.
Love ODACtually
It's the most wonderful time of year again! Dust off your jingle bells and get ready to sleigh, at the 2nd Annual Old Diorama Arts Centre Community Festive Party.
One Fest Is Back! And it's changing...
This time, the One Festival of Homeless Arts is going to be not only an exhibition of work - but a festival of creation and collaboration.
Camden People’s Theatre and ODAC announce the recipients of the Camden NoW! Commission
Camden NoW!, a new collaboration with friends and neighbours CPT offers a substantial cash commission (£10,000) and package of support to artists resident in Camden with projects that could benefit from a fast-track to full production - those, for example, with stories which need to be told, now.