Heratage Now!
The London Borough of Richmond year-long celebration for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
Heritage Now! was a year-long Cultural Olympiad festival celebrating the rich history of London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. It encompassed a number of special projects that involved the whole community, including children, and young people. as well as local organizations such as the Environment trust for Richmond and London's Arcardia.
The festival also collaborated with a number of contemporary artists to rediscover Richmond's heritage in topical fashion. With many exciting events spread throughout the year of 2010 and across the Borough, the entire Richmond community celebrated what makes Richmond upon Thames special.
Heritage Now! events
- Eel Pie Isalnd Project: Arthur's Experiment (February 2010)
- 400th Anniversary of Ham House (May 2010)
- Heritage Now! exhibition at Orleans House Gallery (12 June - 26 September 2010)
- Kew Music Festival (19 - 27 June 2010)
- Twickenham Carnival celebrates Heritage Now! (13 June 2010)
- Heritage Now! dance residencies (July - September 2010)
- Richmond Theatre 110 (August 2010)
- Between the Locks (October 2010)