Apittame Arts

🚀 6 years of Apittame Arts—and we’re just getting started! This space has been built by and for creatives like YOU. 💫 To everyone who has attended, performed, volunteered, or supported from afar—thank you. You make this space what it is. ✨ What’s been your favorite Apittame Arts moment? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️ 🎭 More to come—stay tuned! Link in bio for upcoming events. 🎬 #ApittameArts #CreativeCommunity #ArtistsOfInstagram #PoetsOfInstagram #FilmmakersOfInstagram #WritersOfInstagram #LivePerformance #SupportTheArts #CreativeExpression #CommunityEvents #Storytelling #ArtInMotion #Gratitude #ThankYou

They call art a luxury. But for us? It’s a lifeline. To every community space that held me — this is for you. Inspired by @jamaal.burkmar words about art being a necessity. Art is not a luxury — it’s how we survive. For the working class. For the community. For those of us told we didn’t belong in creative spaces. 🎧 Beat: Harshiv Parekh @comma.sounds 🎙️ Poetry + video: Imani Ahiro Wenham @earthstartshere 🫶 This is a love letter to: @acc.leicester — playschemes & carnival dance classes @prim.black — first time I felt seen in a queer Black book club @iconicsteps — where I learned film @peckhamlevels @youngvictheatre - 1st paid acting job @oldvictheatre -old Vic theatre makers 2020/21 @nationaltheatre -national young writers program 2022 @futurestheatre - weekly writing workshops during the summer of 2019 where I discovered myself and followed my dreams @curve_leicester - my first rehearsed reading of my play ‘Sankofia’s Love’ in February 2025 @phoenixcinema — indie films w/ friends or solo @attenborougharts @queercoffee @onecommunitymusic @fluffycow @softtouchart @bigdifference @murzimpresents @collagearts Art is for all of us. #ArtIsResistance #ArtForEveryone #CommunityArt #WorkingClassCreatives #ArtIsNotALuxury

Throwback to Imani Ahiro’s writing workshops we are so excited for the upcoming workshop 23rd May 2026 1pm 3pm Attenborough art Centre Let’s Talk about love book tickets now pay what you can link in bio Seee you there babe it’s gonna be a blastt #LeicesterArtists #apittame #CreativeGathering #leicesterthingstodo #apittamewrites

not every day is easy not every day feels breezy but i am glad i breathe i am glad i can move my feet i am still free some days are hard but it’s okay because i remember i still have time i can still snooze the alarm take a deep breath slow down it okay to frown but remember you won’t drown remember to swim let all the feelings in - scrolling through pinterest i found this graphic by @livazard that spoke to me - Imani Ahiro

Summer Of Apittame Arts Starting soon 23rd May 2026 1pm to 3pm @attenboroughac Our first workshop will be exploring love through creative writing with Imani Ahiro Bring memories of love in any form 💓 romantic, platonic, past, present, unfinished. I’d love to see you there 💌 What have you learnt about yourself through how you love? 🎟️ link in bio 💓posters by @jowestgraphics Your ticket directly supports the artists and helps us continue creating accessible, community-led creative spaces. #LeicesterArtists #apittame #CreativeGathering #leicesterthingstodo #apittamewrites

welcomeeee to Imani Ahiro’s muesum of love On 23 May 2026 1pm to 3pm at Attenborough Arts Centre, I’m hosting a writing workshop where we’ll explore our own archives of love through writing. Swipe through pieces of my museum 🫶🏾memories, people, softness, moments that stayed with me. I hope to help you create yours sooo come along 🌸 No pressure. No perfect writing needed. Just stories, reflection, and community. Bring memories of love in any form 💓 romantic, platonic, past, present, unfinished. I’d love to see you there 💌 🎟️ link in bio Your ticket directly supports the artists and helps us continue creating accessible, community-led creative spaces. #LeicesterArtists #apittame #CreativeGathering #leicesterthingstodo

🫶🏾Summer Of Apittame Arts☀️ Series of three creative workshops at the Attenborough Arts Center @attenboroughac starting very soon Led by local creatives link in bio (Poster Design by @jowestgraphics  ) 🌹 23 May 2026 1pm to 3pm — Exploring Love with Imani Ahiro @earthstartshere - A creative writing workshop 🎭 27 June 2026 1pm to 4pm — Deconstructing Theatre With Vic @lenomestvic as we question, play, and reimagine what theatre can be. ✍🏾 18th July 2026 1pm to 3pm — Writing workshop with Imani Ahiro A guided space full of prompts, creativity, and freedom to let your writing flow. ✨Bring yourself. Bring a friend. Bring curiosity. Join us for a summmer of creativity, conversation, and artistic exploration 🫶🏾 three unique sessions designed to help you reconnect with your expression. See you this summer 💫 Your ticket directly supports the artists and helps us continue creating accessible, community-led creative spaces.

Let’s Talk About loveeee 23rd May 2026 at @attenboroughac with @earthstartshere Imani Ahiro - Link In Bio 🫶🏾poster design by @jowestgraphics 🌸 here is some ideas that the Greek philosophers had about on loveeee Greek philosophers described different types of love, and it’s fascinating! Check it out: 1. Eros: This is the passionate and romantic love that makes your heart race and butterflies flutter in your stomach. It’s like a beautiful fire burning inside you. 2. Philia: Imagine having a deep friendship where you feel a strong connection and understanding. It’s a love that goes beyond physical attraction and is built on trust and support. 3. Ludus: Ah, the excitement of a crush and getting to know someone! Ludus is that playful love that fills your days with joy and anticipation. It’s like a fun game of love. 4. Agape: Get ready for something powerful. Agape is a spiritual kind of love that embraces empathy, acceptance, forgiveness, and trust for everyone. It’s a love that knows no boundaries. 5. Pragma: Picture a love that stands the test of time. Pragma is about long-lasting relationships built on compromises, patience, and understanding. It’s about growing and staying in love. 6. Philautia: Before you can truly love others, you need to love yourself. Philautia is all about self-love and self-compassion. It’s about nurturing your own well-being and expanding your capacity to love others. 7. Storge: Family love is a special bond. Storge represents the love between family members, where shared memories, support, and care create a deep connection that lasts a lifetime. 8. Mania: Brace yourself for intense emotions. Mania is an obsessive form of love, where you feel consumed by someone. It can be overwhelming and sometimes unhealthy, but it’s still a part of the complex tapestry of love. Isn’t it incredible how love can take on so many different forms?

what is love? I can only tell you by sharing every memory i have with the ones who bought love to my life Love love love some memories of love - when my sister saw me crying and she didn’t ask what was wrong, she just hugged me - sitting with my cousin talking, I felt like I was too much, my cousin reached out to hold my hand, and told me it’s okay - sitting in the park with my friend talking about politics - making art - laughing - giving strangers compliments come along on the 23rd of May 2026 1pm to 3pm to a writing workshop about love together, we can discuss love, with gentle prompts do some writing together <3 telll me what is love? Poster featured designed by Joelle West IG @jowestgraphics

One of my favourite parts of Art for Freedom was hearing how the space landed for people. Apittame Arts has always been about creating rooms where people feel held, expressive, and connected. Co-creating this event with Queer Coffee 🌈 a space where I’ve always felt safe and at home 🫶🏾meant a lot to me. Together we fundraised for Refuge Roots and gathered in community through art, conversation, and care. This is why we keep making these spaces. More gatherings coming soon ❤️ Check out link in bio 🌸 Edited by Imani Ahiro @earthstartshere Music by Mimi @emergingentity

✨ Apittame Arts Update ✨ The workshop on 23 May will now be facilitated by Imani Ahiro. This session will explore love, connection, and creative writing through guided exercises and reflection. What does love mean to you? Who have you loved? How do we show love to ourselves? Imani Ahiro, is a multidisciplinary creative and founder of Apittame Arts, who has been writing since they learned to hold a pen. Writing for a Imani is communion for the soul Imani, has trained with the National Theatre, Theatre503, Old Vic Theatre Makers and Curve Theatre’s writers program. Imani is currently a Curve Resident Creative. Imani believes creativity is for everyone 💛

Apittame Arts Archives by Imani Ahiro Looking back over the years at the different spaces I’ve had the privilege of holding and being part of🌸🫶🏾 Apittame Arts started from a desire to create community through creativity, at a time when I was feeling lost in London. It began with a creative writing session exploring Afrofuturism, Black presence, and Black British historical figures. thank youuuu Melissa Wills, who runs @womenlikemeldn for encouraging and helping me to run my first seshhh📝 As I’ve moved through these spaces and moments, I’ve slowly uncovered what I want to do with my life or at least what I want to do with my life so far. Each space has taught me something new about creativity, connection, and what happens when people are given room to write, reflect, and simply be. I always find it refreshing to be in a room with people who are seasoned creatives, just beginning their journey, or finding their footing again because the things that are shared when we allow ourselves to exist together are truly beautiful. One of my favourite moments was hearing that a workshop inspired someone to start being creative again. So thank you, thank you, thank you. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has come and shared space with us. Grateful for every venue, every participant, and every moment of shared vulnerability that has made these workshops possible. Taking up space, making space, and continuing the work ✨