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Green Street Glow Garden

A free light art experience for everyone

12–16 February 2026 | 3-7pm

In 2026, Culture Within Newham will transform Queen’s Square on Green Street into a world of light and imagination.

At the centre of the experience is Luma, a mesmerising soft-robotic creation by Air Giants. Towering, graceful and lit from within, Luma is a nine-metre long snail who responds gently to the people around her, inviting play and connection.

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How Arts and Cultural Organisations Can Support d/Deaf People
How Arts and Cultural Organisations Can Support d/Deaf People

Culture Within Newham recently commissioned an Experts by Experience session led by our previous Community Voices Panellist Pamela. This workshop focused on the needs and rights of d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.

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How Arts and Cultural Organisations Can Support Disabled People
How Arts and Cultural Organisations Can Support Disabled People

Culture Within Newham hosted an Experts by Experience session led by Sarifa, a Newham-based disabled advocate. This session that offered powerful insights into how arts and cultural organisations can create spaces that are genuinely inclusive.

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Workshop Facilitator Call Out: Pass It On Project
Workshop Facilitator Call Out: Pass It On Project

Creatives who run workshops, or have events coming up in Newham are invited to take part in Community Clay Newham’s Open Day.

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Art in Unexpected Places - Green Street
Art in Unexpected Places - Green Street

Do you run a public space, shop or venue on Green Street? Apply to become one of our ‘unexpected places’ and host an arts or culture pop-up event in 2026!

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Heritage in our Hands by Maryam Huq
Heritage in our Hands by Maryam Huq

Maryam Huq is collaborating with the Wellbeing Club at Azhar Academy Girls School to promote student wellness and confidence through creative, art-based workshops that explore personal identity and heritage.

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The Living Archive by Ioana Simion
The Living Archive by Ioana Simion

The Living Archive is a socially engaged art project by Ioana Simion (Artizine), part of the East London Creative Communities project Commission in collaboration with ReInstate and commissioned by Culture Within Newham.

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Culture Within Newham is a transformative community-led programme unleashing diverse cultural and creative opportunities for everyone across Newham.

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