East Finchley Open Artists support the local community through participation in local events, including workshops and support one charity every year.
Our charity of the year in 2025 is
Community Focus Inclusive Arts is an Arts Centre for adults and children with disabilities. They run an exciting selection of creative and wellbeing courses and workshops for students with disabilities, such as autism and anyone who feels they may need extra support. They are based in Friern Barnet, North London but their Arts at Home Zoom classes mean they are capable of reaching you anywhere in the world.
They are also highly experienced and expert in managing outreach programmes in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, colleges and a wide range of community groups.
Last year we supported
Recently we have supported
Wave Café, a project for young people with learning difficulties
Phoenix Cinema
Gallery lighting
Finchley Youth Theatre, We raised money for FoFYT through donations at events.
Regular Community Activities
- We often collaborate with schools in our area to foster their artistic activity. We annually donate a prize to the best design and art pupils of the year at the Archer Academy, our local comprehensive school.
- Each year we have a stall at the East Finchley Community Festival in Cherry Tree Woods and we regularly take part in High Road events.
- Every year we work with the East Finchley Community Trust and local businesses in putting up and decorating the Christmas tree on the High Road
