Culture Shox

Free arts and culture for
13-19 year-olds in Westminster

This is Culture Shox, a unique opportunity to visit FREE arts, culture and science venues and events for 13 – 19 year-olds in Westminster. All the venues and events in these listings are completely FREE to under 16s, and most are also free to over 16s. Music, art, science, theatre, photography, film, history, literature, media and dance - there’s something for everyone here.

Culture Shox is a Westminster City Council initiative.

Every event on this site is Free to 13-19 year-olds!

Choose an art form from the list below:

Visual Arts and Architecture

'...A multiple of soap bubbles that explode from time to time...': pino picali's final works
This exhibition, the first dedicated to Pino Pascali in the UK, focuses on works from 1967 and 1968, the years in which Pascali became associated with Arte Povera, the radical trend in Italian art where everyday materials were used in resonant combinations and in which events in art and life appeared to converge. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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HIDDEN- Led by Richard Martin and Lucy Scholes
Contemporary culture is fascinated by the ‘hidden’ – the idea that secret desires and covert activities are taking place behind closed doors. This new six-week course places architectural, cinematic and psychoanalytic theories of interiority alongside the models explored by modern and contemporary artists within the Tate Collection. Concepts of containment and concealment will be assessed across a range of contexts and media with some key questions in mind: In what sense are our memories and desires housed? Do individuals contain a chamber of secrets waiting to be unlocked? What remains truly ‘hidden’ to us? The first session on Saturday 5 March will take place in the Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, 10.30-15.00 and the last session on Saturday 9 April in the Manton Studio, Tate Britain, 10.30-13.00. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Magic Carpet Storytelling- Interactive Story Sessions
Fly away on the magic carpet, which comes to land in front of a different painting every Sunday. Each story ties in with the four workshop themes for this season: January: Hopes and Dreams February: Kaleidoscope March: The Business of Art April: The Artist’s Studio Suitable for children aged 2–5 years. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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'A peace of mind' Photographic Exibition by Katie Ell
A PIECE OF MY MIND is the latest collaboration between London-based Photographer Katie Ell and Creative Director Paul Alexandrou. From the wildly irreverent to the deeply heartfelt, the series documents the different words and messages people choose to have tattooed on their bodies. Collected over a nine-month period, the project explores the power of language, the line between public and private, and the universal need to share what’s on our mind. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Royal Wedding: Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Join the Royal Wedding celebrations in London as Prince William marries Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. The Royal Wedding is on Friday 29 April, which has been declared a UK bank holiday. Celebrations will be held throughout London as locals and tourists line the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as they go by. There will also be street parties and special events to mark the occasion across the capital, and the whole of the UK.
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  • Address: Westminster Abbey
  • By Tube: Westminster
  • By Bus: 211, 11, 24
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Monday Medicine - standup comedy
New material from a selection of acts including Andrew O’Neill, Diane Spencer, Ian Smith, James Sherwood and Jim Smallman. FREE ENTRY (with a collection at the end if you feel it was worth anything). Times: 20:00 - 22:00
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  • Address: Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, Soho, London
  • By Tube: Picadilly Circus
  • By Bus: 38, 12, 453, 98
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FREE COMIC BOOK WORKSHOPS!
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5 - 7pm starting 18 Jan FREE comics workshops.Have you ever read Scott pilgrim or seen Sin City? Do you enjoy telling tales or scribbling stories? Then look no further. We are running comics workshops for 16-20 year olds.....learn comic skills with industry professionals and see your work published in a comics anthology. 020 8969 3247 Rating: 0.0 / 5

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FREE PRINT WORKSHOP
Back by popular demand our regular youth screen printing workshops starts Thursday 20th January. Sessions will run every Thursday 5.30pm -8pm, at The 1A Centre, for young people aged 13-16, free to attend. Learn how to create 'one off’ original designs, cut paper stencils and print up to three colours. Young people can choose to print on paper, bring in a garment to print on or purchase a t-shirt or hooded jackets from us at a reduced fee. If you would like more information or to sign up please email info@1a-arts-etc.co.uk or call 020 7837 3332. 1A ARTS etc, The 1a Centre, 1a Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4SR Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Film Project for 13 +
The Real Mr Dickens – Film Project for 13 + Interested in acting, script writing, film directing, music production, or film editing? 1A ARTS etc, winner of the 2010 Limelight Award for best film by under 17s, is offering another great film project for 13s to 19s. Participants must be committed to attending every Saturday, starting this Saturday 8th January – 22nd February and Half Term Week 22nd – 27th February The film will be screened at the Dickens Museum in April and at 1A ARTS etc’s 10th Year Anniversary Event in June. This project is free to attend, booking is essential please contact Teanne on 020 7837 3332 or email teanne.andrews@1a-arts-etc.co.uk Kind Regards Teanne Teanne Andrews Arts Co-ordinator (Children & Young People) Volunteer's Co-ordinator (Young People) 1A ARTS etc The 1A Centre 1A Rosebery Avenue London EC1R 4SR Tel: 020 7837 3332 Mobile: 07977 669 053 www.1A-ARTS-etc.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @1aARTSetc Become a fan on Facebook 1A ARTS etc Rating: 0.0 / 5

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FREE CREATIVE CAREERS ADVICE
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Want to be creative but don't know where to start? Got a creative career in mind but no clear path? If you've answered yes to any of thos questions then this is for you! You can now have your own tailor made advice session in person with Creative Industry Specialist and star of Tv and stage Beverley Hills. FREE 1 to 1 sessions - FREE follow up sessions - FREE email aftercare. Contact Beverley in person to arrange a chat near you. bhills@westminster.gov.uk 0207 641 8630
  • Web:http://www.beverleyhills.co.uk
  • Address: Lupus st SW1 and Harrow rd
  • By Tube: Pimlico for Lupus st and Royal Oak for Harrow rd
  • By Bus: 24, C10 for Lupus st and 18, 36 for Harrow rd
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Interested in Photography? Want to have a say about body image or be a model?
During the summer holidays Y Touring and One KX are offering a group of young people a fantastic creative opportunity. If you or anyone you know is between 14 and 19 and interested in getting involved in a photography project exploring our perceptions of body image then this could be the perfect project to get involved in. With Wellcome Collection and Bloomsbury Festival we are offering a number of free places on a project that will make us question the way we look at ourselves and how society makes us feel about our bodies. Participants will be given professional photographic training to create a visual response to the subject matter that will aim to open up honest discussion about how we feel about our bodies and increase body confidence. The photographs collected will form an exhibition held at the Bloomsbury Festival in October 2010 with pieces being displayed all around the area in open public spaces and actually inside the Wellcome Collection. Training and preparatory workshops will begin on Friday August 20th 2010 and run for a full week 10:00 till 15:00. After the training period there will be weekly sessions and catch up meetings to suit people timetables. All equipment will be provided the only thing we need is interest, imagination and the willingness to engage with the subject matter. For more information please contact Steve Byrne on 020 7520 3096 or email steven.byrne@ytouring.org.uk We are also looking for models of all shapes and sizes to take part in the project, so if you fall into the age bracket and fancy being the inspiration that sparks off the creative imagination then please get in touch Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free Guided Tour Central Hall Westminster
Opened in 1912, this unique Edwardian building became one of London's premier meeting places and concert venues. Holding famous international events such as the first United Nations Assembly in 1946. The Great Hall is the jewel in the crown of Central Hall and has a magnificent organ. There is an in house cafe open to the public 1000-1600 and a refreshment stand in the foyer. Hosted tours are available to the public and the view from the dome is a great photo opportunity. Access to the Great Hall is occasionally unavailable due to conferencing commitments. If you are visiting Central Hall and would particularly like to view the Great Hall please contact us on 020 7222 8010 to check its availability.
  • Web:http://www.c-h-w.com/
  • Address: Storey's Gate London Telephone: +44 (0)20 7222 8010
  • By Tube: Westminster, St James's Park, Victoria
  • By Bus: Buses 11, 24, 148 and 211 pass the door. Buses 3, 12, 53, 53X, 87, 88, 109, 159 and 453 stop nearby
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Free family activity Sundays at The National Gallery
Explore the Gallery with your family. Free activities, trails and online fun to help you learn together. Activities include story telling, art workshops, under 5's, Noisy Paintings, childrens gallery and much much more! Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free Art Workshops For All The Family
These regular free family workshops invite families to be creative and learn together. Explore Somerset House, The Courtauld Gallery, Embankment Galleries and events through a range of activities from painting and model making to fashion design and animation. Each workshop is designed to inspire and encourage, to spark fresh activities to try at home. Open 10.00-18.00
  • Web:http://www.somersethouse.org.uk//
  • Address: Somerset House Trust, The Strand London Tel +44 (0)20 7845 4600
  • By Tube: Temple, Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Embankment.
  • By Bus: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91 and 176, The River Bus Service can be taken to Embankment and Savoy piers.
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Free Daily Guided Tours: Tate Modern
A visit to London isn't complete without a trip to Tate Modern. Tours take a closer look at the Tate's collection. Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world is housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building and you can see amazing work for free by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois. Daily tours take place from 12:00 noon Bankside London SE1 9TG 020 7887 8888 visiting.modern@tate.org.uk Entry is free except for major exhibitions Open Sunday – Thursday, 10.00–18.00 Friday and Saturday, 10.00–22.00 Last admission into exhibitions 17.15 (Friday and Saturday 21.15) Closed 24, 25 and 26 December (open as normal on 1 January). Tel; 44 (0)20 7887 8888 Rating: 0.0 / 5

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A night less ordinary Free Theatre tickets

A chance to get Free theatre Tickets to shows in and around london

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National Portrait Gallery

A chance for the family to take part in work shops followed by art activity's. Event is Free, but a ticket is required and can be picked up 60mins before the event.

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Victoria & Albert Museum

Visit the greatest treasure house of the world's ancient and modern art and design at the V&A, plus the UK's first permanent architecture gallery and study rooms in The RIBA Collections. Plus visit the website to discover the RIBA Drawings, Photographs and Archives, and browse the Theatre Collections, with free screenings from the National Video Archive of Performance

  • Web:http://www.vam.ac.uk
  • Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London
  • By Tube: South Kensington
  • By Bus: C1, 14, 74, 414
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The Royal Institution of Great Britain
Explore 200 years of world-changing science and the latest research, and play with science on Fun Days or Games online, including Flick the Flea and the genetic gamble Mutation Man. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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The Photographers Gallery
The perfect space for photography lovers. Essential for exhibitions, talks and tours and work experience placements, plus there’s a great café and bookshop to enjoy
  • Web:http://www.photonet.org.uk
  • Address: 16-18 Ramillies Street, London
  • By Tube: Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road
  • By Bus: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 139, 159, 176, 390, 453, C2
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The Wallace Collection
Discover this lavish collection of art, ceramics, furniture and even arms and armour, displayed in the main London townhouse of its former owners, Sir Richard and Lady Wallace
  • Web:http://www.wallacecollection.org
  • Address: Hertford House, Manchester Square, London
  • By Tube: Bond Street, Baker Street, Oxford Circus
  • By Bus: 2, 10, 12, 13, 30, 74, 82, 94, 113, 137, 274
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Tate Modern
Visit the incredible national collection of international modern art including Pop Art, Cubism and Futurism Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Tate Britain
Explore Tate Britain's world-famous collection of historic, modern and contemporary art for a fresh experience of British culture, and be stimulated, inspired and provoked by British works from 1500 to the present day. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Serpentine Gallery
Join the free workshops and classes with artists, film makers, musicians and writers - a great place for modern and contemporary art from Cao Fei’s Chinese Sculpture to a celebration of contemporary Indian culture in film, art and architecture. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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National Portrait Gallery
Come face to face with the people who have shaped British history and culture from Elizabeth I to David Beckham
  • Web:http://www.npg.org.uk
  • Address: St Martin's Place, London
  • By Tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment, Westminster
  • By Bus: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
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The National Gallery
They’re here, they’re yours and they’re free – be inspired by world-famous paintings and get creative in practical workshops
  • Web:http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk
  • Address: Trafalgar Square, London
  • By Tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment, Westminster
  • By Bus: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
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The Courtauld Gallery
Discover world famous paintings for yourself, or watch exhibition movies including the Coutauld Cezannes and Renoir at the theatre online Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Brunei Gallery
Visit London’s only gallery dedicated to showing historical and contemporary work of and from Asia and Africa
  • Web:http://www.soas.ac.uk/gallery
  • Address: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London
  • By Tube: Russell Square, Goodge St, Euston, Euston Square and Tottenham Court Road
  • By Bus: 7, 10, 24, 29, 68, 73, 91,134,168,188
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Sir John Soane's Museum
If you’re a budding architect, designer or art historian, you will love this quirky treasure house Rating: 0.0 / 5

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The Cartoon Museum
See British caricatures, cartoons and comic art, past and present. Plus take part in cartooning workshops on family fun days
  • Web:http://www.cartoonmuseum.org
  • Address: 35 Little Russell Street, London
  • By Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Goodge St, Holborn
  • By Bus: 1, 8, 10, 14, 24, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98
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London Print Studio Gallery
Visit the exhibitions and tour the studios for an insight into innovative printmaking, graphic and digital arts, plus explore the website for workshops and courses Rating: 0.0 / 5

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