Redbridge Libraries Secures Over £18,000 from Arts Council England project grants for Pioneering Festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure has successfully secured £18,560 in funding from Arts Council England to deliver Tech Ilford 2025, an exciting festival led by Redbridge Libraries which will celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM). Taking place on Saturday, 14 June 2025, the event will transform Redbridge Central Library into a vibrant hub of creativity and exploration.
The festival will feature an array of activities, including virtual reality painting, a Braille wall creation, and an interactive green screen workshop, giving participants the chance to explore the inspiring possibilities of art and technology. Families can also look forward to hands-on sessions with geometric drawing, 3D printing pens, and creative challenges that combine science and art.
Tech Ilford 2025 will take over Redbridge Central Library, SPACE Ilford gallery, and parts of Ilford High Street, delivering a packed day of activities for all ages. The festival’s pre-events, including workshops at branch libraries across the borough, will offer more opportunities for the community to engage and get excited about STEAM.
This year’s event is a collaborative effort, with contributions from creative practitioners, local organisations, and partners which includes SPACE Ilford, RNIB, and Transition Town Ilford. Designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning, the festival also reinforces the vital role of libraries as cultural and digital hubs in the community.
Keep an eye out for the full festival programme and announcements about participating artists.
Chair of Vision Trustees, Martin Solder said:
“We’re thrilled to have secured funding from the prestigious National Lottery Projects Fund for Tech Ilford. This popular festival, led by our library service, will use this support to build new partnerships, provide the community with innovative experiences and digital opportunities, and establish Redbridge Central Library as the cultural and creative heart of Ilford.”
About Arts Council England and Projects Grants
Arts Council England are the national development agency for culture and creativity. Their role is to help communities experience and benefit from creativity. They do this through investment in artists and organisations who make and deliver exceptional and inspirational work.
The National Lottery Project Grants is an open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund benefits thousands of projects throughout the country.
