Welcome to Luton Henge A project where art, history and nature comes together. Inspired by ancient Henges, the Luton Henge is a reimagined outdoor community meeting space for today. Led by artist Matthew Rosier, Luton Henge is now a place where everyone can connect, get creative and connect to nature. Co-created with a community of…
Revoluton Associate, Dionne Ible, led a special celebratory project honouring the Windrush generation and their descendants – co-creating Pieces of Legacy, a stunning mosaic tribute to their invaluable contributions to the Luton community. This vibrant artwork captured the spirit, resilience and history of those who shaped Luton town, featuring key landmarks and people. The mosaic was…
Haneefah Muhammad won a resident panel over with her compelling pitch for a Revoluton Associate commission in 2024. Haneefah’s mission was a personal passion to elevate older women within a society where they feel under-valued, less visible and voiceless. Motivated by her own experience and observed lack of visibility in the spoken word scene of Black women, midlife and beyond,…
Commissioned as a Revoluton Associate, Hayley Bromell platformed powerful stories of Luton’s rich Irish heritage, touching tales of emigration and a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Hayley drew on her deep personal connections to create a space for Luton’s Irish community to tell their stories. Together, they co-created a zine to document hidden histories of…
Inspired by the vibrant rave scene of the 80s and 90s, Rave New World was a co-production with Tangled Feet and delved into the history of the Exodus collective, a pioneering group based in Luton’s Marsh Farm. Whether you were a part of the scene, heard about the legendary parties, or recently discovered Luton’s…
Nature Calling is a ground-breaking national project, that has commissioned an exceptional, diverse range of artists to explore and celebrate nature and our National Landscapes. It is specifically designed to listen to communities and ensure our landscapes are a place for everyone, helping people to access nature, improve their wellbeing and inspire a sense of…
Threads was a multilingual, intergenerational storytelling project created for the communities of Luton. In partnership with Pagrav Dance, the project wove together voices from different generations, celebrating stories of bravery, kindness and cultural heritage. The project unfolded inside Beech Hill Primary School, where every Year 5 class welcomed storyteller Vayu Naidu. Vayu shared a vivid…
Set in 1653, AWAKEN is a site-responsive piece which follows Sarah Spindler, a maidservant on the run after being accused of witchcraft in a society where women’s fates are tightly bound by fear, superstition, and control. Fleeing into the woods with her trusted companion, Sarah is forced to confront whether escape is possible — or…
The Makers Series is a monthly workshop programme for 16–30-year-olds in Luton. From calligraphy to film, sound to clay, you’ll learn hands-on skills and create original work. It all leads up to a young people’s takeover of PLATFORM—our scratch night—at Marsh House in 2026, showcasing local talent. Jump in at any point—each session stands alone,…
Undercurrent: Movement of Jah People is a bold creative heritage project tracing untold stories along the River Lea—from its source in Luton to the Thames in East London. Rooted in real histories of working-class and ethnically diverse communities, we invite residents to become active contributors to our living archive shaped by your voices, memories and…
Telling the radical history of the River Lea, the Undercurrent Digital Archive contains stories of collective action, play and liberation along the river from Luton to East London. From neolithic beginnings to punk gigs and rave collectives, the River Lea has been a constant source of buoyancy for Luton and beyond. The journey of Undercurrent…
Creative Roots was a vibrant and community-led project delivered by Revoluton Arts in partnership with producer, Imrana Mahmood. Set in the heart of Bury Park, Luton, the Spring 2025 project invited local residents to explore identity and heritage through a series of hands-on creative workshops — each deeply rooted in Islamic art traditions and cultural…
Snail’s ‘Make Your Mark’ project used the form of arborglyphs (tree carvings) to engage and involve local people in the creation of a collective public artwork. Snail is an interdisciplinary artist using sculpture, textiles, print, photography and performance to investigate ideas of power and dominance. Snail’s work explores identity and belonging within and between the…
Carers Create was a Revoluton Associate project which aimed to improve the well-being of carers in Luton through engaging textile art activities. The initiative was championed and led by the award-winning, Mary Hearne, a Luton-based socially engaged arts practitioner, workshop facilitator and textiles artist. Mary’s textile art focuses on health and wellbeing, understanding illness and…
Calling filmmakers, digital artists, designers, musicians, DJs, rap artists, dancers, choreographers, writers, poets, visual artists, actors, producers, creative entrepreneurs, podcasters and more… We’ve got a wide range of projects for young creatives aged 16-30, from The Makers Series to PLATFORM and Micro Commissions. We’ve even got a Platform showcasing the latest Lutonian creative work. Are…
We work with artists, creators and producers interested in working with people and place. Whether you’re starting out or more established, we have a range of projects to support you as you develop your artistic practice working with communities. We commission and produce socially engaged projects with communities in Luton. We offer commissioning opportunities, from…
The Revoluton Associates programme provides opportunities for local creatives to develop their practice and build connections with new local audiences through projects that have a long-lasting legacy. Revoluton Associates are awarded a commission to create their project and we are particularly interested in projects that connect with those who have less access to creative opportunities.…
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