Bancroft Estate
Learn more about the five-storey Bancroft Estate mural in Bethnal Green. A 2022 intergenerational project by Magic Me and artist ATMA, celebrating diversity, nature, and local heritage.
Three decades of intergenerational invention
Since 1989, Magic Me has been at the forefront of the intergenerational arts movement. We have pioneered hundreds of creative projects, connecting thousands of participants across Tower Hamlets, wider London, Essex, and beyond. This archive is a selection of our greatest hits – projects that have challenged stereotypes, built lasting communities, and set new standards for the participatory arts sector.
Inside Out
Discover Inside Out, a Magic Me project connecting care staff in Waltham Forest with artists during the pandemic to improve person-centered dementia care.
Generation Rebellion
Uncover Generation Rebellion, a Magic Me project where young and older women used art for climate activism, from local MP meetings to a virtual Q&A at COP26.
Artworks
Dive into Artworks, Magic Me’s paid trainee programme supporting young people in Tower Hamlets and Hackney to access careers in the community arts sector.
Artists’ Residencies in Care Homes
Explore ARCH, a multi-year project by Magic Me in Essex care homes. Discover how world-class artists and care staff co-created innovative, research-backed creative care settings.
Arts & Ages
Check out Arts & Ages, an ambitious three-year Magic Me programme connecting eight primary schools and eight groups of older people in Tower Hamlets through creative arts.
Quality Street
See how Quality Street brought three generations together in Leyton. From murals with Leyton Orient to COVID-safe bike parades, explore this Magic Me project.
View from the Top
Discover View from the Top, a 2012 Olympic project by Magic Me that transformed London’s 205 buses with intergenerational artwork and soundscapes.
Cocktails in Care Homes
Explore Cocktails in Care Homes, a 10-year Magic Me project that brought themed parties, artists, and volunteers to care homes across five London boroughs.