Islington Community Art Festival: Our Stories
Discover a free art festival in Islington celebrating local artists and the diverse stories, cultures and experiences of our community.
Islington Community Art Festival | Our Stories is organised by Healthy Generations in partnership with Whittington Park Community Association, with funding from The Arts Society.
The festival opens on Saturday 10th October 2026, with a full day of art, creative workshops, speakers, poetry, food and refreshments at WPCC.
The exhibition showcases artists who live in Islington and work across painting, printmaking, collage, photography and other art forms. From emerging artists exhibiting for the first time to established creatives, the festival celebrates work that reflects the rich diversity of Islington and its different cultures, backgrounds, identities, perspectives and lived experiences.
The aim is to bring people together through art that inspires, sparks conversation and celebrates the people who make Islington such a vibrant place to live.
Opening Day
Saturday 10th October 2026 | 10am–5pm
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, Archway, Islington N19 4RS
FREE entry
Throughout the centre, you'll find:
The Lounge – food and drink, workshops and speakers
The Paul Howard Room – artwork exhibition
The Café – artwork and activities
Opening Day Programme
10am – Doors open & welcome drinks
10.30–10.45am – Welcome to the Festival with Tonia Thorne, organiser for Healthy Generations
11.15am–12.15pm – Craft Workshop with textile designer and exhibiting artist Kizitta Anning
12.15pm – Food table opens
1–1.30pm – Elizabeth Lydiate: From Artist to Where
2–3pm – Collage Workshop with exhibiting collaborative artists Jairo and Nicola
3.15–3.45pm – Poetry from Billy Dury
3.45–4.15pm – Exhibiting artist Davood Mahoozi talks about his photography
4.30pm – Closing speech and thank yous
5pm – Doors close
Visit the exhibition
Can't make the opening day? The artwork will remain on display throughout the following week.
Artwork can be viewed in the Paul Howard Room on weekdays and in the Café during mornings.
