Welcome

  

The One Festival of Homeless Arts brings together works of art in many forms, from theatre and film, to sculpture and photography, as well as traditional visual art, all of which have been created by artists who have experienced homelessness.

We want to give people experiencing homelessness a safe space, an amazing venue that is easily accessible to the public and not shut off, so that as many people as possible can see this amazing work.

our Story

Birth

Brainchild of ex-homeless Artist and Campaigner David Tovey. 


When With One Voice bought an arts and homelessness delegation from Brazil to London in 2015, David heard about their work and how one of the homeless artists on the delegation had started a music festival – he took immediate action, speaking to people in the sector, galvanising support and launching the festival the following autumn 2016 with the help of The Old Diorama Arts Centre. 

In doing so The One Festival of Homeless Arts was born.

Infancy

Originally the festival was only going to be a one off event but due to its demand David decided it needed to carry on, Introducing it to two venues in 2017 The Old Diorama Arts Centre and The Ringcross Community Centre.


Not only will it have artwork from all over the UK but it will also see even more international artworks included in the show.

Coming of Age

We aim to bring more socially engaged projects, Art groups and practicing artists to the festival from all over the world.

We aim to change societies perceptions of the homeless through the medium of art, giving a platform for the artists, bringing back confidence and social inclusion. 

David understands the transformative effect art can have for the homeless; it was his own creative tendencies that helped lift him out of a cycle of health problems and homelessness.

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This is how you can get involved with this years One Festival

Partner With Us and Get Involved

Were looking for new partners to help develop the growth of the festival.  We are also building a new team to help produce this years festival. This will ultimately give us a bigger opportunity to help the most vulnerable in our society.  We are self funded so all the help offered is greatly appreciated.

Contact Us

To submit artworks drop us a line..

Better yet, see us in person!

  

We can come to your projects to see your art, do workshops, or speak to your clients who wish to submit work. 

Give us a call and we can see how we can all work together to create a truly amazing festival.

One Festival of Homeless Arts

020 3759 6540

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