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Part of the Art on the Underground programme, The Architecture Crew and artist Michelle Williams worked together for the Big Draw at Stratford Station (Photographer - Benedict Johnson)

The Big Draw comes to Stratford Station
More > The Big Draw comes to Stratford Station The Big Draw 2008 came to Stratford Station on 11 October, when artist Michelle Williams joined forces with the Architecture Crew , a group of young people aged between 13 - 19 years, to create a striking large-scale drawing of the city skyline for Stratford station's mezzanine.                 

Newham Film Office website, dedicated

Location, camera, action - Newham Film Office website goes live
More > Location, camera, action - Newham Film Office website goes live Newham Council has launched a website dedicated to its film office. The website is packed with simple tools for location information, bookings advice and information. It boasts a location library, with information that is conveniently categorised and accompanied by galleries of images for browsing.                 

Fine art from the Rosetta Art Centre

Rosetta Art Centre
More > Rosetta Art Centre An alternative art centre where the ethos is to support and develop individuals in creative and artistic fields.                 

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Painting by Allan Williams, Pudding Mill River, 2007

Before London 2012

An exhibition of paintings with audio recordings of the people and landscapes from the London Olympic zone prior to 2012 by Allan Williams.

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Music and Dance

Music and dance events take place at a range of venues across the borough, with a programme of events and festivals taking place throughout the year. More > Music and Dance

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Art on the Underground launches the Stratford Hoard and the Stratford Grapevine

The Hoard and the Grapevine at Stratford Tube station

Commissions by two artists will be installed in Stratford Tube station this July, both of which make the local people the focus of their work. More > The Hoard and the Grapevine at Stratford Tube station

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“Railway Tree” stands at the junction of the Broadway and Great Eastern Road in Stratford.

Open gallery: sculpture in Newham

The steel girders of “Railway Tree” are shaped like railway lines and are intended to remind us of Stratford’s past connection with industry and the railways. More > Open gallery: sculpture in Newham

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London City Airport art awards sponsored by Newham

London City Airport art award winners announced

Now in its eleventh year, the annual Art Awards sponsored by London Borough of Newham is a competition for artists and photographers who live locally to the airport. More > London City Airport art award winners announced