{"title": "HIDDEN October 2026", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal College of Art, Kensington", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-2026-private-view-tickets-2003125707915?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/mixed-media"], "description": "HIDDEN 2026 is a free public exhibition showing the creative work of the Royal College of Art's technical and non-academic staff. It is held by the College and uncovers the talents and practices of people whatever their day-to-day role there. Past exhibits have ranged from paintings, photography and sculpture to virtual reality experiences, sound installations and a hand-made car. 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Turning 85 this year, Self has had a seven-decade career described as a humane, playful response to threats of annihilation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/colin-self-unseen-36200/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/89de7a9e96cb36fe839db998f40745d4fbe74e54d1e67475245223c9692a61ba-1200.webp"}, {"title": "LIFEM26: Exhibition Only", "start": "2026-11-12T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "Free, Booking Required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/book/?bookevent=5179", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["music/classical/early-music"], "description": "An exhibition of early music held in the Great Hall of Blackheath Halls, bringing together makers, publishers, and early music organisations in a marketplace for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It is the annual exhibition of the festival, continuing a tradition of early music exhibitions in London spanning over half a century. Established brands appear alongside highly respected individual makers in a vibrant atmosphere. Entry is free to all this year for the first time, with booking required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lifem26-exhibition-only-69568/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/lifem26-exhibition-only/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1ac9d664dc0a37ac0f2db2bf38f1c3f134de66a296568d030d785ed3b866f752-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Exhibition 2026", "start": "2026-10-22T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-26T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Sketch Club", "address": "Dilke Street 7, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "An exhibition titled \"Autumn Exhibition 2026\" at the London Sketch Club, showing artwork by Bibi Delafield. The exhibition is visible when attending a sketching session or a club event. Its private view is open to all. The studio is on the first floor and has only stepped access.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-exhibition-2026-49198/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/421243974b2111b23419494cd3eca1abfff4e559e5c760647ad9f8e196b3362e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Open Themed Art Class [3]", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Imperial College London", "address": "Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art"], "description": "Open Themed Art Class [3] is a free art workshop open to everyone working and studying at Imperial College, open to all levels and abilities. It is led by artist Mindy Lee of the Blyth Music and Arts Centre, who provides mentoring support and free materials so participants can create whatever they like. Attendees may join and leave at any point during the session, and spaces are limited to 10 people. Registration in advance is required, with tickets released 8 days before the class and booked from a college email address only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-themed-art-class-3-74062/", "official_url": "https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/210465/open-themed-art-class-3-6/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2c1cde3176d0d4f94ec9d7671c9208d371807c2a36427fb6bd20425562d290d6-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Open Spaces 2026", "start": "2026-11-02T09:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-16T15:00:00Z", "place": "St Mildred's Church", "address": "Bingham Road 30, CR0 7EB Croydon", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/painting/abstract-painting"], "description": "Open Spaces 2026 is a global art trail by the Visual Arts Association that brings art into everyday spaces, shown at St Mildred's Church as a chosen venue. Local artist Marie Alice Phillips selected the church and shows there 'The Space Between', a collection of abstract paintings exploring emotional resilience, adaptation and recovery. Marie has been part of the St Mildred's wider community for over 16 years, and 20% of all artwork sales will be donated to the church. Visitors can discover the collection and enjoy art in a welcoming community setting.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-spaces-2026-74857/", "official_url": "https://stmildredschurch.org.uk/event/open-spaces-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/04e94b2b48e541076ca688b4df6448fc99207cabeea36acfacf96c123821c2ae-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Open Evening", "start": "2026-11-12T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "place": "East London Arts & Music", "address": "Maltings Close 45, E3 3TA London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/education"], "description": "An open evening for young people exploring their Post-16 options who are into games, animation, computer science, film & TV or music. It is hosted by East London Arts & Music (ELAM), where visitors can discover the school, meet its creatives and see where their talent can take them. Attendees must register the names of any additional attendees.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-evening-49109/", "official_url": "https://www.elam.co.uk/events/2026/11/12/open-evening", "image": "https://noky.io/images/06f416f154d6666657a13c70165584d33ee039f6b2f48e26ccee77c2502cfb92-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Accumulate - Creative Programme for adults", "start": "2026-10-28T12:00:00Z", "end": "2027-05-26T13:00:00+01:00", "place": "Ravensbourne University London", "address": "Penrose Way 6, SE10 0EW London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "art/illustration"], "description": "Accumulate – Creative Programme for adults is a series of monthly creative workshops for adults with an experience of homelessness, running under this year's theme of Better Places. It is run by Ravensbourne University London, which became the new base for Accumulate – The Art School for The Homeless in spring 2026. Through different creative mediums such as photography, visual media and exhibition visits, participants explore creative practice, get hands-on technical training, and learn about pathways into higher education and the creative industries. The 28 October session is an illustration workshop with Milly Rolle.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/accumulate-creative-programme-for-adults-38121/", "official_url": "https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/connect/events/accumulate-creative-programme-adults", "image": "https://noky.io/images/75818689c2b628d6193d24ed830efd629ed77e1f5f24fa4ed4576f528e5429e2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Process Makes Practice", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Camden Arts Centre", "address": "Arkwright Road 52, NW3 6DG London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/contemporary", "community"], "description": "Process Makes Practice is a free drop-in exhibition at Camden Art Centre marking the culmination of a three-year programme supported by The Mildred Fund, working with artists and young people in the local area. Over three years Camden Art Centre ran long-term programmes with seven artists, two schools and two community groups, embracing iterative creative processes without defined outcomes or expectations. The exhibition features installations, artworks and documentation alongside reflections on the projects from those involved, offering insight into artists at the forefront of engagement practice and the creativity of young people in Camden. A Sharing Day on 29 October 2026 from 2–6pm offers workshops by some of the artists involved.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/process-makes-practice-73862/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/67e8e3729b3ecdace538eb998057d839179d6d3d0a837bcf53d5a361a67bbfb5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Saturday Art Club", "start": "2026-10-10T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-03-20T13:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/education"], "description": "Saturday Art Club is a free weekly creative drop-in at the National Maritime Museum for young people aged 13-16 who live, work or study in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is run by the museum, whose page invites members to learn techniques like printmaking, sculpture and collage, explore the museum's stories and collections, work towards a Bronze or Silver Arts Award, and go on trips to other museums and galleries. Art materials and snacks are provided, travel costs for trips outside the museum can be supported, and participants' work is shown to the public in July at Somerset House. Registration is required through an online form filled out by a parent or guardian, with applications open until 19 December.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/saturday-art-club-37272/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/183a399f827b6b6779986c42c0ade4f25e102ad8d697b866ccd35e437e08e03b-1200.webp"}]}