Welcome to KALA Arts CIC
Based in Leicester city, Kala Arts was founded in 2023 by Sim Seema Mistry, with a mission to empower communities through creativity.
We offer workshops and projects that promote collaboration and diversity, focusing on accessible, inclusive opportunities for creative expression across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
We engage marginalised groups and create spaces for all backgrounds to explore art while prioritising sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
With a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, Kala Arts collaborates with local and national partners to promote equity and cultural dialogue, empowering individuals to realise their potential and amplify their stories through art.
Our journey…
Kala Arts CIC was founded in March 2023 with the mission of empowering communities through creativity and fostering sustainable practices. Within a few months of inception, we secured a studio space at the LCB Depot in September 2023, marking a significant milestone in establishing our presence in the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter.
Our early success included the Material Girls Pilot, a series of workshops fully funded by the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation (LRCF). This initiative encouraged young women to explore furniture upcycling, blending creativity with sustainability.
In 2024, Kala Arts expanded its reach with the launch of Cultural Quarter Earlies, delivering monthly film-inspired workshops designed to engage families and new audiences. We collaborated with key organisations such as Talent 25, 2Funky Arts, Opal 22, Bring the Paint, the Riverside Festival, and Leicester Galleries and Museums, solidifying our reputation as a dynamic force in Leicester’s arts scene.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are proud to deliver the Challenge Upcycle Workshops, fully funded by the DMU Community Foundation and the Community Fund. These workshops will empower participants to transform household items, promote sustainability, and develop new skills, reflecting Kala Arts’ commitment to accessible, meaningful, and environmentally conscious creative opportunities.
From our modest beginnings to an exciting future, Kala Arts CIC continues to grow as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and community impact.
Our journey…
Kala Arts CIC was founded in March 2023 with the mission of empowering communities through creativity and fostering sustainable practices. Within a few months of inception, we secured a studio space at the LCB Depot in September 2023, marking a significant milestone in establishing our presence in the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter.
Our early success included the Material Girls Pilot, a series of workshops fully funded by the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation (LRCF). This initiative encouraged young women to explore furniture upcycling, blending creativity with sustainability.
In 2024, Kala Arts expanded its reach with the launch of Cultural Quarter Earlies, delivering monthly film-inspired workshops designed to engage families and new audiences. We collaborated with key organisations such as Talent 25, 2Funky Arts, Opal 22, Bring the Paint, the Riverside Festival, and Leicester Galleries and Museums, solidifying our reputation as a dynamic force in Leicester’s arts scene.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are proud to deliver the Challenge Upcycle Workshops, fully funded by the DMU Community Foundation and the Community Fund. These workshops will empower participants to transform household items, promote sustainability, and develop new skills, reflecting Kala Arts’ commitment to accessible, meaningful, and environmentally conscious creative opportunities.
From our modest beginnings to an exciting future, Kala Arts CIC continues to grow as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and community impact.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.