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YOGA @ Sunshine
June 2019Weekly Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:30pm with Lana (Please note: NO CLASS on Tuesday 18th June) Thursdays, 7:15pm – 8:30pm with Claire Sundays, 10:00am – 11:15am with Beckie (Please note: NO CLASS on Sundays throughout July or September) Drop ins welcome, although pre-booking is advised due to limited spaces. Suitable for beginners. £8 per […]
Continue Reading2019 MASCYCLE – MAS CAMP IS HERE!
June 2019MASCYCLE ….Ah maS aH cOlour…a drop in the ocean… A SHOWCASE OF UPCYCLED COSTUMES FROM 2007-2018 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN… Our vibrant South-London carnival centre hosts our annual MAS CAMP get-together! EVERYONE is WELCOME!! This year our Upcycled theme means carnival can be more AFFORDABLE for ALL. Our contribution to the Artform is […]
Continue ReadingSET to Close Some Doors and Sail Into a New Chapter
November 2025“We’ve patched our sails, packed the sequins, and now we’re shipping out — the next voyage starts here!” From Dawn to Dusk — and Onward to New Horizons From 2004 to 2025, the Sunshine Team has sailed far and wide — navigating the tides of creativity, community, and carnival. Over these 21 […]
Continue ReadingSpring–Summer 2025: Celebrating Culture, Carnival & Creativity
September 202523 Years of Community — 25 September 2025 This September, we’re celebrating not just the achievements of our vibrant 2025 programme of activities, but also something even bigger. On 25 September 2025, we mark 23 years as a UK arts organisation and charity, rooted in community, culture, and carnival — locally, nationally, and globally. […]
Continue ReadingOur Shared Spaces – The Heart of Home
April 2025Celebrating Culture, Family & Community Through Food and Storytelling Led by Ray Mahabir of Sunshine International Arts (S.i.A), Our Shared Spaces – The Heart of Home is a heartfelt initiative that uses food, memory, and storytelling to explore culture and bring communities together. At its heart is the belief that a kitchen table is more […]
Continue ReadingUnder the Arches: A Story of Sunshine (Part One)
April 2025Sunshine International Arts | 2002–2025 The first thing you notice isn’t the colour. It’s the sound. A deep metallic hum from above — the trains — rolling endlessly over the arches. A heartbeat of the city. And underneath that rhythm, something quieter, slower, more intentional began to grow. A pulse of culture. Of community. Of […]
Continue ReadingUnder the Arches: A Story of Sunshine (Part Two)
April 2025Sunshine International Arts | 2002–2025 Carnival isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement. And in 2024, we opened the doors to our most ambitious expression of that movement yet: Carnival Dreams. Curated by Ray Mahabir, the exhibition was a love letter to the last 27 years — a vibrant collection of costume, colour, community, and […]
Continue ReadingSunshine Studios Presents: Mas Camp 2025 (MC25) - Celebrating the Art of Carnival
March 2025Sunshine Studios Presents: Mas Camp 2025 (MC25) Celebrating the Art of Carnival 2025 marks a special year for Sunshine Studios as we dedicate our main space, Studio 5, to a year-round exhibition of Mas Camp. This immersive experience will celebrate and showcase Carnival’s rich artistic, historical, and cultural traditions, offering a deeper understanding of […]
Continue ReadingCarnival Dreams: A 27-Year Journey of Caribbean Heritage and Artistic Expression
November 2024‘Carnival Dreams’ (May-June 2024) was not merely an exhibition; it was a cultural tribute, an educational experience, and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage and history. Curated by Ray Mahabir, Sunshine International Arts’ visionary Artistic Director, ‘Carnival Dreams’ encapsulates 27 years of Ray’s impact on the UK carnival scene. This compilation highlights the artistic depth […]
Continue ReadingA recap of our Spring/Summer 2024
September 2024Message from Our Director Ray As we celebrate our 22nd anniversary on September 25th as a UK charity and arts organisation, we reflect on another successful spring and summer program, which remains our busiest season. This milestone reflects our dedication and growth as we strengthened relationships with regular partners while developing new collaborations and projects. […]
Continue ReadingVolunteer Artistic Assistant- Work for us
February 2022Description Role: Volunteer Artistic Assistant Reporting to: Artistic Director Estimated Hours: 1 day per week (5 hours) or as per agreed, over 3-4 months Introduction: Sunshine International Arts (SiA) (https://www.sunshineiarts.co.uk) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our small and busy team as Volunteer Artistic Assistant. The candidate is expected to work at least 1 […]
Continue ReadingVenue for Hire at Sunshine Studios
February 2022Sunshine International Arts’ (S.i.A) is a local charity who runs a local community arts centre in Loughborough Junction, Brixton, South London. We have affordable community spaces for hire and regularly host community group events, workshops and meetings. We offer two Studio 3 and 4 is our self-catered arch space located in a quiet alley shared […]
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