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…

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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…

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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…

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“The Consciousness of Me” Poem by Nadia Halliday


Blog post by Nadia Halliday “How was I inspired to write this poem? In 2011, I was having a mental breakdown and admitted myself to Green Parks, part of Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley. I…

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“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…

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The Art of Healing: How Painting Nourishes the Mind and Strengthens Community


Blog post by Rashikkha Ra Iyer As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the relationship between creative expression and psychological wellbeing demands our consideration. Among the numerous types of therapeutic activity, painting emerges as…

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Soundscape Workshop


Centrepieces in collaboration with our guest tutor, Madison Miller, produced a 2 week soundscapes workshop. After the workshop, Madison put together the photos and sounds captured by our artists. This beautiful video is the result…

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