Merton Arts Space

16/09/2026

🎶 Bring your creative ideas to Merton Libraries

The Artists Work in Libraries Commission 2027/28 invites artists and creatives to develop and showcase creative work while engaging with diverse local communities.

Artists working across all artistic disciplines are encouraged to apply as part of Merton’s Culture and Creativity Programme, funded by Arts Council England through National Portfolio Organisation investment.

⏰ Applications open Monday 5 October and close Friday 6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday).

Find out more: https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/digital-content/events/culture-and-creativity-npo/artists-work-in-libraries-commission-202728/



Merton Libraries

15/09/2026

Family photo montage can act as a visual map of your belonging, heritage and personal growth. Explore your own identity using this technique with gold leaf as one of a series of FREE workshops with Nana Arslanian-Scott.

Bring personal images and symbols to use for your artwork or choose from the recycled materials provided.

📅 When: Mondays from 10am to 1pm for 5 weeks from Mon 5th October
📍 Where: Pollards Hill Library
🎨 What: A different craft each week! Gold Leaf Family Photo Montage, Block Printing with Symbolism, Silhouette Portraits, Individual Masks and a collaborative Community Mask.
🎟️ Sessions to be booked individually. Adults 16+, no experience needed.

Book now! https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/series?sn=National+portfolio+Organisation+2026



Merton Libraries

14/09/2026

10/09/2026

Explore the theme of identity with Nana Arslanian-Scott in a series of FREE workshops. Create an artwork to reflect yours by learning a different crafting skill each week.

Bring personal images and symbols to use for your artwork or choose from the recycled materials provided.

📅 When: Mondays from 10am to 1pm for 5 weeks from Mon 5th October
📍 Where: Pollards Hill Library
🎨 What: A different craft each week! Gold Leaf Family Photo Montage, Block Printing with Symbolism, Silhouette Portraits, Individual Masks and a collaborative Community Mask.
🎟️ Sessions to be booked individually. Adults 16+, no experience needed.

Book now! https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/series?sn=National+portfolio+Organisation+2026


Merton Libraries

09/09/2026

📣 Calling local artists and creatives 📣

Merton Libraries will soon be inviting applications for the Artists Work in Libraries Commission 2027/28, offering artists the opportunity to develop and showcase creative work in libraries while engaging with diverse local communities.

The commission is part of Merton’s Culture and Creativity Programme, funded by Arts Council England through National Portfolio Organisation investment.

Applications are welcome from artists across all artistic disciplines.

⏰ Applications open Monday 5 October and close Friday 6 November 2026.

Find out more: https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/digital-content/events/culture-and-creativity-npo/artists-work-in-libraries-commission-202728/



Merton Libraries

08/09/2026

💭 Whether you're an experienced writer or putting pen to paper for the first time, Gathered Voices is a chance to get creative, share ideas and explore thought-provoking themes with writer and facilitator Emily Zinkin.

📖 Each free workshop is inspired by a different cultural theme, and participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a creative anthology, which will be launched at the end of the project.

Celebrating Heritage – for Black History Month
📅 1 October, 6–7:30pm
📍 Colliers Wood Library

Library Voices – for Libraries Week
📅 27 October, 6–7:30pm
📍 Pollards Hill Library

🎟️ Booking required. Adults 16+, no experience needed, all materials provided.

https://merton.events.mylibrary.digital/series?sn=National+portfolio+Organisation+2026



Merton Libraries

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

🎬🎻 A Night of Movie Magic is coming to Vestry Hall! ✨

Get ready for an evening of unforgettable film music as a 4 String Quartet brings the magic of the movies to life! 🎻🎶

From iconic soundtracks to much-loved cinematic favourites, this promises to be a special night for film and music lovers alike. 🎥❤️

📍 Vestry Hall
📅 Friday 23 October, 7.30pm

🎟️ Tickets are available now. Book your space: https://www.seetickets.com/event/4-string-quartet-evening-a-night-of-movie-magic/vestry-hall/3672918?src=event-page-share

04/09/2026

🚨 Introducing the brand new ATTIC YOUTH THEATRE 🙌🥳🎉

Flex your acting and devising skills in weekly sessions, build a creative community and work side-by-side with industry pros to tell the stories that matter to you.

Over the year, you’ll explore performance skills including script work, improvisation, devising, and character development. You’ll learn stagecraft such as voice technique and ensemble, and behind the scenes skills such as lighting, sound, AV, producing and stage management.

Who can get involved?
⭐ Young people aged 13-18
⭐ Those who live, study or play in Mitcham and Merton

📅 Autumn term: 21st September - 30th November
⏰ Mondays, 7PM-9PM
📍 North East Mitcham Community Association, CR4 2DZ NEMCA
⭐ £3 per week (but your first session is FREE)
⭐ Bursaries available

Enrolment is open NOW via the link in our bio 🔥

Sign up today to secure your spot - we can’t wait to meet you 👋