The Albert project was a temporary venue for arts and communities that brought together over 115 people to deliver a creative, performative and physical programme in South Kilburn, Queenspark – an area of high multiple-deprivation that underwent rapid change. For 232 days The Albert provided a work base for over sixty artists, performers, choreographers, cooks, architects, product designers, photographers, carpenters, therapists, producers, curators with many more using space on a weekly or ad-hoc basis.

All practitioners in residence at the Albert contributed to the programme of events and skill sharing that invited in particular the local neighbourhood. The Albert consisted of two seperate buildings and external spaces providing several studio spaces, functions rooms, a canteen and kitchen, outside sports pitch, a market area and a garden.

All practitioners in residence at the Albert contributed to the programme of events and skill sharing that invited in particular the local neighbourhood. The Albert consisted of two seperate buildings and external spaces providing several studio spaces, functions rooms, a canteen and kitchen, outside sports pitch, a market area and a garden.

The former British Legion building became a space for performances. Surrounding external spaces were used for growing and as a market.

The external sports pitch and adjacent green was used as a public green space.

The pool in the former Health Centre was used as an exhibition and performance space.

The sports hall was available for hire and was used for performances and sports.

The canteen and kitchen were open daily for lunch and evening events. Several different cooks were offering food from different cultures.

115 people were involved with The Albert programme

ARTISTS at The Albert:
Ellie Howitt (Accident&Emergence)
Anika Carpenter (Accident&Emergence)
Clare Lewis
Si Sapsford
Laura O’Neill (Group 101)
Lara Kenwortay (Group 101)
Andrea Herrada (Group 101)
Rupert Dorey (Group 101)
Monica Takvan
Michael Speechley
Natasha Reid
Inge Clemente
Stephanie Moran
Eileen Perrier
Anna Moderato
Ludmila Bejakova
Maire Byrne GasconMaya Glaser
Mohammad Namazi
Susan Finlay
Zoe Landau Konson
Sara Hibbert
Circus and Bread
Gareth Barnett
Rafal Zajko

PERFORMERS at The Albert:
Rafal Zajko
Gareth Barnett
Heidi Rustgaard (h2dance)
Hanna Gillgren (h2dance)
Ellie Sikorski (Hiru Dance)
Flora Wellesley Wesley (Hiru Dance)
Jamila Johnson-Small (Hiru Dance)
Moreno Solinas (Hiru Dance)
Igor Urzelai (Hiru Dance)
Claire Suckall (SPORK)
Emily Pavlatou (SPORK)
Helena Trebar (SPORK)
Jackie Vitale (SPORK)
Shelly Love
Rachel Victor-Sampson (SHINE COLLECTIVE)
Suzanne Thomas (Seven Sisters)
Zoe Lafferty (Red Room)
Bryan Savery (Red Room)
Jamie Mcdermott (The Irrepressables)
Sorcha Strzala (The Performer Project)
Laura Doehler
Pawel Sakowicz
Andrei Biziorek
Raymond Wong (Sinema City)
Clive Powell (Jazz Alive)
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Jenny Hunt (Hunt&Darton)
Holly Darton (Hunt&Darton)
Rythm Studio (students)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Olivier Droillard
Marianne Jones
Caren Owen (cancan productions)
Hannah Whelan (cancan productions)
George (cancan productions)
Max Graef (KtoK radio)
John Blandy (Brent Artists Resource)
Pete Webster (Brent Artists Resource)
Joanna Steele (Brent Artists Resource)
South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust

KITCHEN RESIDENCIES:
Kate (Norman loves soup)
Jenny (Norman loves soup)
Lara Farah
Davina Roberts (Punch and Juicy)
Sonia Robinson
Michael Davies (Cooking classes)
Lorraine Wood (D&D)
Tania Semione (D&D)
Seed café

SPORTS/MOVEMENT/HEALTH:
Little Kickers (football+rugby)
Alex Scrimgeour (Qigong classes)
Kayleigh Saunders (Get Into Football, Brent)
Mary Horan (Relax Kids)
Debbie Lordan (Relax Kids)
Josie Warshaw (Cycletastic)
Nina Weisfeld
Andy Wicks
Tim Sullivan

WHAT IF: PROJECTS TEAM
Liam Morrisey (architect part II)
Jessica Bernardo (architect part I)
Justin Fishlock (carpenter)
Matteo Ferrecchia (carpenter, trainee)
Gareth Morris (architect)
Ulrike Steven (architect)

VOLUNTEERS:
Dalia Zermon (Paint Jam)
Sophia (Paint Jam)
Steve Rowe (Willmott Dixon)
Chris Andrews (Willmott Dixon)
Barney North (Willmott Dixon)
Dan Jackson (Willmott Dixon)
Leo Brown (Willmott Dixon)
Rebecca Fleckney (Willmott Dixon)
Julie Brooks (Willmott Dixon)
Kate Candler (Willmott Dixon)
Chris Patterson (Catalyst Housing)
Victoria Ongley (Catalyst Housing)
Lena McManus (Catalyst Housing)
Ellie Probyn-Gibbs (Catalyst Housing)
Stuart Hindes (Catalyst Housing)
Nickeel Hussain (Catalyst Housing)
Tashan Spencer (Painter&decorator trainee)
Donovan Smith (Painting & decorating trainee)
Sofian Bengaara (Electrician, trainee)
Emile Kargbo (Plumber, trainee)
Martin Scally (Painter&decorator trainee)
David Willis (Painter&decorator trainee)
Junior Tyndale (Painting & decorating)
Paul (Painting & decorating)
Premo (Painting & decorating)
Niamh Moriarty (artist)
Patricia Mroiarty (artist)
Marion Kokolakakis (dance student)
Rebecca Moore (dance student)

FUNDING:
Catalyst Gateway
South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust

COMMISSION:
113. Dan Lincoln (London Borough of Brent )
114. Alex Hearn (London Borough of Brent )
115. Abigail Stratford (London Borough of Brent )