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Lewisham Education Arts Network
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Fostering creative opportunities for children and young people in Lewisham.
We enable, develop, celebrate and advocate cultural learning in Lewisham.
https://www.leanarts.org.uk/
Supporting LEAN through your Christmas shopping at www.giveasyoulive.com/join/lewisha... 🎄

We’d really appreciate your help at this time. Like many charities, LEAN is feeling the pinch in securing for funds to carry on our work supporting Lewisham’s young people to access arts & culture.
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Online workshop in funding your individual creative practice (DYCP) on 22 Jan, 10am-12:30pm. Led by Sandra Ross, a Freelance Development Consultant at LEAN, this workshop is for people based in Lewisham or who work in Lewisham.

🎟️ Book your place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-onlin...
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Army of Creatives is LEAN’s innovative flagship careers programme designed to inspire and empower young people in Lewisham by connecting them with diverse local, creative professionals and leading arts organisations. 🎨 🎭

🎞 We made a short film documenting the work experience week. Watch now!
Army of Creatives Work Experience Week 2025
Working Together: How can we build more creative work experiences for Lewisham's young people A film documenting how 35 Year 10 students from Deptford Green and Addey & Stanhope school took part in…
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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
DISCOVER! CREATIVE CAREERS MONTH

Check out the daily 20 min online talks organised by ERIC!

150+ speakers inspiring young people to discover and explore creative careers.

Find out more at www.meet-eric.com/2025-dccm-sc....
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
LEAN is supporting the national Discover Creative Careers Campaign now extended for the whole month of November.

Find out about resources and opportunities in Lewisham at www.leanarts.org.uk/discover-cre...

Or check out the National Site at discovercreative.careers/employers/di...
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We're thrilled to join with 50 fellow practitioners on 20 Oct to celebrate the finale of 2 year Moving Stories project, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Teacher Development fund.

This project really showed how how play and imagination can ignite learning!
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Tamil Heritage Month 2026 – Small Grants up to £1,000. A time to recognise & celebrate the rich cultural heritage of British Tamils, whose contributions continue to shape and enrich the UK.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025 For more information: lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/eve...
Tamil Heritage Month
January is Tamil Heritage Month, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and share Tamil heritage with the wider communities in Lewisham.
lewisham.gov.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join the LCEP Arts In Lewisham’s Schools Conference on 9th Oct!
We are offering an Early Bird discount to Teachers.
Register by 22 July with the discount code "LCEPEARLY" to secure your spot for just £10 per attendee. After that, the fee will be £15. shorturl.at/zsxzt
July 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Last Wednesday, LEAN partnered with the Albany on a rewarding workshop focused on ACE Grants, with guest speakers from ACE and Lewisham Libraries.

One participant said: "Very clear and honest explanation of the process and lots of practical advice and offers of ongoing support."
June 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
LEAN’s Group Work Experience Week: Careers in the Visual Arts & Crafts Industry

Hosted at Cockpit Deptford, a group of 15 years 10 students from Deptford Green and Addey & Stanhope Schools enjoyed a week of activities and taster talks from industry professionals.
June 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
LEAN's Group Work Experience Week: Careers in the Theatre Industry

Hosted at the Albany in Deptford, a group of 20 Year 10 students from Deptford Green and Addey & Stanhope Schools enjoyed a week of activities and taster talks from industry professionals.
June 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
40 Year 10 students from local schools have successfully completed LEAN’s Group Work Experience as a taster of careers in the Creative Industries.

Many thanks to Arts Council England, The Deptford Challenge Fund and D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust for their support.
June 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM