We are artists working with grassroots community groups to produce art and events for the benefit of the wider communities they live in.
Our work
Feedback
Bringing the community together
Happy kids and friendly people!
Fully hands on. Everyone could take part.
We were all surprised how good our creations were
A wonderful community initiative which brought different ages and people together.
Everyone is welcoming and friendly, all the equipment was provided and ready for us to use, and all explanations were given by helpful organizers!
It was great fun for all. We work with people with Learning Disabilities and the session was appropriate and inclusive.
Brilliantly organised, community feel, amazing parade
We got lots of interest and lovely comments from people in the street.
What we do
The company aims to support artists working with grassroots community groups
including schools, youth groups, elders and pensioners, care settings, SENs
groups, public spaces, social clubs and community centres to produce art and
events for the benefit of the wider communities they live in.
We are Southeast London based and locally focussed on areas surrounding
Grove Park, Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, New Cross Gate and Peckham, with a view
to working with the wider community nationally and internationally.
How we do it
Events, Festivals & Exhibitions
Producing creative cultural events that bring communities together and
provide the following benefits
nurturing a sense of belonging and place
encouraging social interaction and cultural exchange
amplifying representation of marginalised groups
Art Workshop & Education
Making their own artwork enables people to express and represent themselves,
giving them a voice in the wider community and world.
sharing skills and knowledge
encouraging teamwork
empowering people
Creative Content
Creating quality artworks that represent and engage with local communities
providing employment and work experience
nurturing talent
creating content people can be proud to share
Collaboration
We will encourage collaborative working by:
Raising awareness of the benefits and opportunities provided by partner
organisations within communities
sharing of knowledge and resources
cross pollination of ideas
Who we are
Collaborative Arts CIC, founded in 2023 by Frog Morris, Jo McCormick and Sarah Sparkes, supports artists delivering work by and for their local communities. Building on experience across Southwark, Greenwich, and Lewisham— producing Illuminate Bermondsey & Rotherhithe and Grove Park Carnival Parade and contributions to many local festivals and cultural venues for many years — Collaborative Arts CIC was established to provide the structure, resources, and artists to manage inclusive workshops, festivals, and exhibitions for communities. Its programmes engage schools, youth groups, care settings, and grassroots organisations, fostering creativity, intergenerational exchange, and social connection.
