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Carnival Dreams: A 27-Year Journey of Caribbean Heritage and Artistic Expression
November 2024‘Carnival Dreams’ (May-June 2024) was not merely an exhibition; it was a cultural tribute, an educational experience, and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage and history. Curated by Ray Mahabir, […]
Continue ReadingVolunteer Artistic Assistant- Work for us
February 2022Description Role: Volunteer Artistic Assistant Reporting to: Artistic Director Estimated Hours: 1 day per week (5 hours) or as per agreed, over 3-4 months Introduction: Sunshine International Arts (SiA) (https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk) […]
Continue ReadingVenue for Hire at S.i.A
February 2022Sunshine International Arts’ (S.i.A) is a local charity who runs a local community arts centre in Loughborough Junction, Brixton, South London. We have affordable community spaces for hire and regularly […]
Continue ReadingWRITING THE NEXT CHAPTER! #SiAContemporary2022
December 2021Empower.Culture.Connect As we come to the close of another eventful but challenging year at Sunshine International Arts it seems appropriate to reflect on our developments and achievements this […]
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Sunshine’s #BiGweeKendS Artist Residencies
April 2021Running June – October 2021 Sunshine International Arts (S.i.A) is inviting emerging artists and local freelancers to deliver activities at our South London community arts centre for our BRAND NEW community […]
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All About SUNSHINE – Carnival & Community Arts
August 2020About us S.i.A is one of the leading artistic, educational and carnival production companies in the UK. Based in south London S.i.A works extensively within its local community but also […]
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‘I Am The Midnight Robber’ – Carnival Speeches by Celia Burgess-Macey
August 2020Midnight Robber, Speeches Written and performed by Celia Burgess-Macey To read Celia’s story on her introduction to carnival and the Midnight Robber Mas, Click Here! Notting Hill Carnival 2003 (inspired […]
Continue ReadingHow Did i Become a Carnivalist? DE MIDNIGHT ROBBER – Celia Burgess Macey
August 2020This is quite a long story. My first exposure to the culture of carnival, and of Trinidad in particular was in 1964. I was at university at Bedford College London University […]
Continue ReadingKenya Report 2019 …Reach the Unreachable
August 2020KENYA REPORT Sunshine International Arts (S.i.A) in collaboration Necessary Arts (N.A) Ray Mahabir, 2019 As the Artistic Director of S.i.A, my main focus so far has been within Britain, as well as some international projects. I have spent the past […]
Continue ReadingNeil Macey – Sailor Mas From Trinidad to Notting Hill Carnival
August 2020Sailor Mas From Trinidad to Notting Hill Carnival I was born in 1938 in East Dry river on ‘the hill’ (Clifton Hill). I was the eldest of 6 children. My father was […]
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