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YOGA @ Sunshine
June 2019Weekly Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30pm with Lana (Please note: NO CLASS on Tuesday 18th June) Thursdays, 7:15pm – 8:30pm with Claire Sundays, 10:00am – 11:15am with Beckie (Please note: NO CLASS on Sundays throughout July or September) Drop ins welcome, although pre-booking is advised due to limited spaces. Suitable for beginners. £8 per […]
Continue Reading2019 MASCYCLE – MAS CAMP IS HERE!
June 2019MASCYCLE ….Ah maS aH cOlour…a drop in the ocean… A SHOWCASE OF UPCYCLED COSTUMES FROM 2007-2018 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN… Our vibrant South-London carnival centre hosts our annual MAS CAMP get-together! EVERYONE is WELCOME!! This year our Upcycled theme means carnival can be more AFFORDABLE for ALL. Our contribution to the Artform is […]
Continue ReadingNew Job Opportunities with S.i.A
March 2023Part-time Administrator Reporting to: Artistic Director and S.i.A Board of Directors Role 1 : This is an ideal opportunity for a hard-working individual with experience in administration, looking for a casual and flexible position. Job Type: approximately 10- 15hrs a week Salary: £15- £20 DOWNLOAD FULL JOB SPEC To Apply: Send your CV and a […]
Continue ReadingWork For S.i.A
June 2022Come and work for S.i.A! Sunshine International Arts is looking for a part-time administrator. Based in Loughborough Junction, South London, we are one of the leading local arts-orientated community centres, and educational and carnival production companies. We offer a summer programme of activities centred around carnival, and hire our spaces for private, corporate and community […]
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) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our small and busy team as Volunteer Artistic Assistant. The candidate is expected to work at least 1 […]
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 host community group events, workshops and meetings. We offer two Studio 3 and 4 is our self-catered arch space located in a quiet alley shared […]
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 year, and share these with you, our community, who made it possible. And most of all give a big thanks for the continued support from […]
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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 events: #BiGweeKendS The events will take place at S.i.A’s arts centre (C.A.F.E) based in Loughborough Junction, nestled between Brixton and Camberwell, and will see local artists run […]
Continue ReadingGangajal “Holy Water” 2001 Created for South Connection Mas Band
August 2020Gangajal “Holy Water” We, the people from deep within, brought with us the vision of life, different ritual, different life styles. Our Roots. from beginning to the end, Creating Life, circling, spiraling to the never ending place We Call The Unknown. We the water people worship and live by her The River from sunrise to […]
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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 on a national and international level. At a local level the company develops and delivers arts events and cultural projects alongside local council minority groups, […]
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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 by Brian Honore’s Midnight Robber ‘Behind Every Bush’ Trinidad Carnival 2003). Toot.Toot.(whistle) I am the Midnight Robber. On the day that my mother gave birth […]
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 which was situated in the middle of Regents Park. At the end of the summer term our college ball was held outdoors in the College […]
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