Transformative Futures

Transformative Futures at Camden Art Centre brings young people together to explore different approaches to making art.

Led by a practicing contemporary artist each week, the sessions are a chance to try out processes and techniques used by artists living and working today – including drawing, video, sound art, assemblage and more.

Alongside the regular studio sessions this year we are collaborating with Ceci Nest Pas London on a series of photography walks around North London led by artists Sana Badri, Alisa Oleva and Adam Wiseman. These walks encourage participants to think differently about their environment, photos taken through these workshops will go towards an exhibition and publication.

Transformative Futures seeks to foster a supportive, inclusive and anti-racist environment where participants can be creative, work with new material and ideas, find out more about contemporary art and collaborate together.

Who is this for and how to join:

• This group is for 15-25 year olds with an interest in art, making and creativity.
• Participants are welcome join a Transformative Futures session at any point, just come along and try it out.
• No experience is necessary, just an interest in making art. All materials will be provided.
• Participants are encouraged to join as many sessions as they can, but there is no expectation to attend every week.
• The sessions are particularly aimed at local young people (boroughs of Camden, Brent, Barnet and Harrow) not currently at university.

Transformative Futures will culminate in a takeover event in July 2026, produced by participants. Alongside the workshops additional opportunities such as residencies, open studios and development sessions are available through the year.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate get in touch with George and Stephanie at learning@camdenartcentre.org