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Centrepieces News

  • Bringing Light to Mental Health: A Magical Evening at Centrepieces

    On Saturday, January 10th, the air was crisp and the temperature was dropping, but the atmosphere at Hall Place was anything but cold. We gathered for our special winter event, “Bringing Light to Mental Health,” and despite the chill, the warmth of our community shone through. The event was a beautiful testament to the power of art, connection, and shared experience. We were overwhelmed by the dedication of our many volunteers who braved the weather to help us interact with the public. Throughout the night, we shared stories, raised awareness for mental health, and invited everyone to find a little… Read more

  • Towards the Light: The Song That Captured the Heart of Night Visions

    As part of the Night Visions festival in Bexley, we’ve witnessed a beautiful fusion of words, music, and visual art. Today, we are proud to share a video that brings all these elements together, featuring the original song, “Towards the Light.” A Song Written by the Community The soul of this track lies in its lyrics, which were collectively penned by the talented Centrepieces artists within our creative writing group. During their workshops, the group explored the deep, personal themes of the festival—investigating what “light” means to each of us during the winter months. These poetic reflections were then handed… Read more

  • Winter Event: Jan 10th – Bringing Light to Mental Health

    Join us for a magical afternoon of creativity and community at Hall Place! “Bringing Light to Mental Health” is a collaborative art project bringing together artists, volunteers, friends and neighbours to create a stunning outdoor installation. Read more

  • Centrepieces Collaborates on Hall Place Lantern Trail

    We are pleased to share details about a recent collaborative project our artists participated in. Over the past few weeks, Centrepieces worked with Same Sky on their Night Visions installation at Hall Place in Bexley. Contributing to ‘Alice and the Queen’s Beasts’ The Night Visions installation, titled ‘Alice and the Queen’s Beasts,’ featured a spectacular Lantern Trail across the Hall Place grounds. Our partnership involved contributing specific illuminated elements to this large-scale event. The Clock Lantern Workshop Centrepieces artists attended a workshop focused on creating clock-shaped lanterns. These lanterns were designed to be integrated into the main Lantern Trail display.… Read more

  • Celebrating 25 years of Centrepieces

    A concert to celebrate 25 years of Centrepieces was held at Erith Playhouse Theatre on the 19th September. This intimate, local theatre hosted a wonderful evening of Blues, Americana and Roots music. First up was a duo who had travelled down especially from Liverpool to be with us. Naomi Campbell and Rob Johnson captivated the audience with their intricate harmonies. Drawing on their own self-penned songs, they found time to cover Joni Mitchell’s iconic Woodstock. We look forward to hearing more about their forthcoming tour of the UK featuring the music of Laurel Canyon. Headliners were Bagge, Armer, Wigg and Barber. These seasoned musicians showed their musical… Read more

  • Exhibition opening on 10th October

    Our next exhibition is ‘BRINGING LIGHT TO MENTAL HEALTH’ and covers the World Mental Health Day theme, Centrepieces 25th Anniversary and the start of the Bexley ‘Night Visions programme for which we have received some funding. It is being held at The Stables Gallery, Hall Place from 10th October to 4th November 2025 during the Visitor Centre opening hours. Read more

  • Art Sale on 4th October

    The Rochester Art Fair held on Saturday, October 4th, was a success, and we want to extend our thanks to everyone involved. While the day brought considerable wind, we were pleased to see a strong turnout of visitors. It was great to watch so many people engaging with the artwork and speaking directly with the talented artists throughout the day. Thank You to Our Partners and Volunteers We especially appreciate the artists who volunteered their time to help us run the event smoothly. Your contribution was essential to the day’s success. A big thank you also goes out to Rochester… Read more

  • An Evening of Music in aid of CENTREPIECES

    An evening of Americana and Blues music featuring a brilliant set of musicians at a wonderful, intimate theatre. The headliners are Armer, Barber and Wigg [A3A] playing their own brand of Americana. Eddie Armer has recorded with the legendary Pete Seeger. Kevin Barber is a great acoustic guitar player. Jon Wigg is a superb multi-instrumentalist with a love of roots music.Special guests feature Naomi Campbell with her soulful blend of storytelling and melody, accompanied by Rob Johnson. Expect classic folk with soulful Americana-inspired melodies. The evening will raise funds for Centrepieces Mental Health Arts Charity (Bexley), which is celebrating its… Read more

  • “Community” Art Exhibition by Centrepieces at PwC

    We’re proud to host an art exhibition in the PricewaterhouseCoopers entrance hall, organized by Centrepieces in partnership with PwC Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Week Read more

  • “From Trauma to Recovery” in Canvas and Cream

    A powerful exhibition, “From Trauma to Recovery,” recently concluded at the Canvas and Cream gallery in Forest Hill, featuring the work of five Centrepieces female artists. The exhibition was made possible with a modest budget from the artists’ SANE awards and additional support from Centrepieces, allowing the artists to secure the space and set up the show. Carla Guillen and Harriet Louth expertly curated the exhibition, bringing the artists’ vision to life. A significant boost in visitor numbers came during a weekend that coincided with the HAVELOCK WALK STUDIOS. The exhibition saw good sales and successfully raised awareness on Mental… Read more