Arts in Southwark news
Southwark consults with local people over Kingswood House
Published: 6 February 2012
Southwark council chiefs are consulting with local people over the future of Kingswood House to help secure its future as a community facility in the borough.
Southwark appeals for information following theft of Barbara Hepworth statue
Published: 21 December 2011
Thieves have stolen an irreplaceable piece of public art by Barbara Hepworth, one of the most highly regarded sculptors of the 20th century.
Plea issued for safe return of Salter statue
Published: 2 December 2011
The last remaining relative of Dr Alfred Salter - one of Britain's great social reformers whose statue was stolen by metal thieves - today issued an urgent appeal for its safe return.
Southwark offers £1,000 reward following Salter statue theft
Published: 22 November 2011
Council chiefs are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of metal thieves who stole a much loved bronze statue of one of London's greatest social reformers.
Thousands enjoy Guy Fawkes Night
Published: 8 November 2011
Thousands of people descended on Southwark Park to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday.
Shoes old and new unveiled in a new exhibition at the Cuming Museum
Published: 17 December 2010
First Cultural Olympiad event launches at Cuming Museum in Southwark
Car park hosts contemporary artist Hannah Barry's latest sculpture project
Published: 29 June 2010
Bold Tendencies sculpture project, an annual exhibition supported by Southwark Council and held on the top four floors of the disused car park in Peckham, runs from 30 June to 30 September this year.
Southwark's little gem hosts stunning Arts and Crafts designs
Published: 28 June 2010
Arts and Crafts wallpapers set alongside contemporary works by David Mabb and students from the London College of Communications.
A first show for bright, young Sadler’s Wells choreographic talent
Published: 18 June 2010
the first young person with learning disabilities ever to be awarded a specific grant from the Arts Council, has excelled with his dance work culminating in a performance he self choreographed.
Forget Shoreditch, contemporary artists take the biscuit in Bermondsey
Published: 26 May 2010
First Peckham’s uber-cool bars make the headlines, now Bermondsey is the new place to go for contemporary art as Southwark Council funds two more art hubs and stays top in the trendsetting stakes.
Uncover your Southwark
Published: 20 March 2010
There's so much to see and do right here on your doorstep
