About this Event
Welcome to reIMAGINE: Art & Sound
Past. Present. Future
A celebration of Black art, music and creativity in Hackney
Join Stoke Newington Music School CIC and KindHaus for reIMAGINE: Art & Sound, a special Black History Season exhibition and live event celebrating Black creativity across generations.
Created with children and young people from Hackney, the project brings together visual art, live music and local Black history in one shared space.
Over six weeks, young artists will create original work at Sfumato Art Studio, while young singers and instrumentalists from Stoke Newington Music School will explore and perform music connected to different generations of Black artists, including artists with links to Hackney.
The project culminates in a free opening-night celebration on Friday 6 November 2026, featuring live performances, an exhibition of young people's artwork, work from a Black professional artist connected to Hackney, an interactive reflections wall and Caribbean vegan food.
Opening Night
Friday 6 November 2026
5:00pm to 8:00pm
KindHaus
6a Howard Rd, London N16 8PX
The opening night is just £1, but advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited.
What to expect
Guests can expect:
- Live performances from young Hackney musicians
- Original artwork created by local children and young people
- Work from a Black professional artist connected to Hackney
- Music celebrating different generations of Black artists
- An interactive reflections wall
- Caribbean vegan food and refreshments
- A welcoming, family-friendly celebration of Black creativity and culture
Exhibition
The exhibition will remain open from 6 to 7th November 2026.
Saturday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
The exhibition is free to visit.
About the project
reIMAGINE: Art & Sound brings together art and music to explore Black creativity, heritage and identity through the eyes of a new generation.
The project is led by Stoke Newington Music School CIC, a Black female-led community music school providing affordable and inclusive music education in Hackney, in partnership with Sfumato Art Studio & Gallery.
The project forms part of Hackney's Black History Season 2026.
Funded by Hackney Council's Black History Season grant scheme.
Event venue & nearby stays
KindHaus, 6a Howard Road, London, United Kingdom
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