Current Projects
The Pavilion includes the W3 Venue elements of the Studio, Cafe, Kitchen & Garden are all managed by ARTification. Celebrating Art, Culture, Community.
The venue refurbishment since 1/9/24 continues, and with it a more inviting space…
The ARTi Party was our thank you to our volunteers, team, partners, creatives, and supporters. A celebratory get-together for those who get involved at the W3 gallery, W3 venue, W3 garden, Acton Carnival, our projects & pop-ups. The end of a busy year and time to socialise. Thanks to all!
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We are terribly sad to share the news of the loss of a very special, humble, spiritual, kind, giving man who helped so many and got involved with so much… Tim has been actively involved with ARTification for many years: in community, arts & gardening projects; stewarding at the gallery; decorating & fixing things; planting trees & plants across Acton; contributing to meetings, helping at events and social gatherings. Tim’s consistent, positive presence is already missed. His funeral service is on 23rd December (details to follow).
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ARTification has been supporting the development of the community library in West Ealing.
We need more people with a passion for libraries to get involved. If that’s you, please complete the library champions form via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/r0SS17uVAa
Or pop along on Saturday 14th December between 12.30 & 4.30 to the West Ealing Xmas event in the library on Melbourne Avenue W13 9BT, where there’s a stall with more info.
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The W3 gallery returns to the annual Affordable Art exhibition and gift shop. Featuring art by 25 local creatives at affordable prices, with the strap line "small price, small size." Music, arts, and culture at the opening night on Thursday 21st November, and with weekly seasonal crafts courtesy of Ros on Wednesdays from 11 am - 1 pm in the run-up to Xmas with wreathe and card making et al.
W3 gallery usual opening times are:
Monday 10.30-1
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-2
Friday 10-5
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Friary Park Walk and Talk
Date: Sat, Jan 11 2025 • 13:00 GMT
Location: Meet at 'By Max', Friary Road #Unit A, London, W3 6GB
Free Tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friary-park-walk-and-talk-tickets-1075513843859?aff=ebdsshsms&utm_share_source=listing_android
Part of the Y-Our Story project supported by Peabody & Mount Anvil.
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Meeting where we reflected on the transformative power of arts and culture that underpins our work, brings people together and enriches community spaces. Governance matters were attended to with the Annual Report & Audited Accounts presented. We said a fond farewell to Tim Owen after 12 years as a Trustee and Mary Collier after 2 years with us. We thank them for their energy and input over the years and wish them well for their future adventures. We are happy to welcome Rong A & Thi Nguyen as new Trustees, both having started as volunteers and now…
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STIK, Patron of the Arts: In 2014 STIK created 'Big Mother' with us, the tallest public art in the UK in Acton. Since then STIK has supported ARTification and the work the Charity undertakes, particularly with disadvantaged communities.
STIK is a minimalist, figurative painter and sculptor who focuses exclusively on the human body in line form. STIK’s has created some of the largest public artworks in London, New York and Tokyo and his 12 ft (4m) bronze sculpture ‘Holding Hands’ is installed permanently in London’s Hoxton Square. As an activist STIK works with the N.H.S.,…
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Patron of the Arts: ARTification is honoured that Pioneering photographer, James Barnor, is our longstanding Patron. Since we first met in 2002, James exhibited his iconic photographs at the first Acton Visual Arts exhibition in 2003, remaining a supporter. Since then, his work has reached new heights and James is now recognised as a trailblazer.
Born in Ghana in 1929, James Barnor opened his renowned Ever Young studio in Accra, where he immortalized a nation at the moment of its independence. He was one of the first photojournalists to collaborate with The Daily Graphic, a…
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Celebrating 20 years of Artification with ARTi Trustee & Hikeyetna founder Sulaiman Othman, Arts Councils Symone Williams, MP Rupa Huq, Street Artist ATM, ARTi Director Rachel Pepper, DrumCams Mike McKenzie & many more at W3 venue, North Acton Pavilion.
“Now in our 20th year, we are celebrating our achievements and planning our development. There is much to celebrate as we move forward. Supporting local artists & creatives, ARTification has also brought a sense of community and pride to the streets and…
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Public art by ATM. Goldfinch mural at W3 Studio in North Acton Playing Fields.
ATM spoke of the piece: "Goldfinches were chosen as a subject by local residents because they are such a popular bird in the area. Local people stopped a smuggling ring for goldfinches, which were being illegally trapped in the park and playing fields for sale. That was a big success and shows what a good effect residents can have when they are aware and intervene."
The official unveiling took place on 28/10/23. A lovely gathering at ARTi's W3 Venue with creatives, residents, supporters,…
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