STORYLINES Exhibition and Celebration was an exhibition showcasing creativity, processes and artworks made in the context of STORYLINES, an art and theatre programme for anyone over the age of 55. Facilitated by a team of artist together with PATINA PEOPLE Theatre Company, the free drop-in workshops had been exploring storytelling through art, textiles and theatre. With a focus on creative exploration, sustainability and collective creativity the project ran across two community venues where artists facilitated storytelling with a variety of material processes and methods. As part of the exhibition event we published a co-created STORYLINES zine.
Poster designs: Heini King
STORYLINES was a free creative programme for anyone aged 55+. It took place in two community venues in Camden in spring and summer 2026. PATINA PEOPLE Theatre Company and artist and curator Heini King had partnered up with a team of artists and creatives to facilitate a series of 17 drop-in workshops where the focus was in storytelling through art, textiles and theatre. Led by a team of artists and theatre-makers, participants could develop new skills and explore creativity with others. At the heart of the project were goals of working in sustainable ways. Many of the creative sessions focused on less damaging ways of making, re-using and recycling materials.
No previous experience of art or theatre was needed to take part in Storylines sessions. The programme was facilitated by : Lizzie Cardozo (artist and manager of Shop Front Gallery), Jay Chiu (Theatre Director/Facilitator/Writer/Performer)together with Sophie Smith and Hilary Hodsman, Freda Igiogbe (artist and storyteller) , Usva Inei(artist and art educator), Jacqueline Nicholls (artist), Chloé Rochefort(artist, community producer and researcher)Anne Schilder (artist), Manyi Takor (artist),Austin Saturday (artist and film-maker),Niah McGiff(artist) and Heini King (artist and curator).
Storylines Exhibition was co-curated by artist and curator Heini King. STORYLINES was supported by Kent Hall Community Hall and Likewise Community Centre. The projects was funded by Camden Council.