Beatrice Keelan

Beatrice Keelan is an artist working with photography, film and performance. She researches fluid subjects like memory or emotion as though they are a cold case to be investigated, with a hopeless determination to find concrete meaning. She is also interested in notions of the photographer as the outsider, forever recording and learning through the experiences of others. This is explored primarily through analogue photography, working with high-grain film which is enlarged in the darkroom to create images that feel ambiguous yet familiar. Her work disguises personal obsessions and insecurities within the artist character she presents, allowing her to explore these feelings whilst maintaining distance from the audience.

Residency plans

“I hope to use this residency to continue exploring analogue techniques I have been testing over the last few months. I have been working with ways to obscure visual themes often associated with memory, such as extreme cropping or hand drawing negatives to be printed in the darkroom. The funding and dedicated time offered by Fusebox will allow me to push this and experiment with methods such as liquid emulsion, lith printing and working analogue images into animation loops.”

Kyra-Sky

Kyra-Sky (b. 2000, London) obtained their BFA in 2022 from Oxford Brookes University; receiving the Fine Art Writing prize, and a solo show at Modern Art Oxford as part of the Platform Graduate Award. Kyra-Sky graduated with an MFA in 2024 from The Ruskin School of Art, quickly securing their second solo show; Eophian Relics (2025) at Picturedome, Gloucester.

Kyra-Sky explores themes of migration, folk-ritual and linguistics. working primarily with installation, film, and text to produce artefacts based on various traditions, beliefs or folk-tales from the Caribbean islands of St.Lucia and Grenada

Residency plans

I aim to use the residency to materialise more investigations into the folklore and cultural practices of St.Lucia and Grenada. I would like to 3D print a large-scale sculpture (made from sugar-derived bio-plastics).

The sculpture would (hopefully) stand at around 500mm and be situated on either a plinth, or mass of granulated sugar. I will also use sugar in the space surrounding the sculpture, creating intricate patterns which flow outward from the central work. I will practice these patterns in the space for the duration of the residency, recording them as I make, remove and reshape them.

Mariia Yarchevska

Mariia Yarchevska is a Ukrainian sculptor creating sculptures called Beisiki. Beisiki — “little demons” in Ukrainian — are beings from my dreams and nightmares, brought to life through clay and acrylic paint, making tangible the emotions and experiences hidden in my imagination. I work with air-dry ceramic clay for small and medium-scale sculptures, while larger pieces rely on wire and foil frameworks for balance and stability. My recent collection draws inspiration from Ukrainian cultural heritage, ancient protective symbols, and mystical forest beings. Through these works, I aim to transform imagination into form, giving voice to the unseen.

Residency plans

During my residency at FUSEBOX, I would like to develop a new body of work for my upcoming solo exhibition and explore how my sculptures can exist together as one immersive world. I want to invite visitors into a world that has never existed before, and tell its story through creatures and spirits born entirely from my imagination. I am particularly interested in exploring installation, atmosphere and the relationships between the creatures, rather than simply presenting a collection of individual sculptures. The residency will give me the opportunity to develop these ideas, experiment with the FUSEBOX space and gradually build this imagined world.

ITCH Dance

ITCH Dance is an inclusive dance company where all dance artists can access professional level training, perform meaningful work and are a part of a LGBTQIA+ affirming community that values authenticity over tradition. Our company is designed to dismantle restrictive binary traditions within dance, create accessible opportunities and provide a safe space for dancers to thrive.

Residency plans: The Space Between Selves

The Space Between Selves by ITCH Dance explores transformation as an intimate journey through identity, memory and becoming. Beginning with the child we once were before expectations and boundaries of society were installed within us, the space invites you to question who were we before we were told who to be, and who might we become when we begin to choose for ourselves?

Through screendance, photography, live dance performance and visual art installation, the space moves between past, present and imagined futures. Bodies, images and memories become fragments of an evolving self, inhabiting the space between who we have been, who we are, and who we are still becoming. With LGBTQIA+ experiences held within its narrative, the work considers the complexities of self discovery, belonging and the courage to live authentically.

The Space Between Selves is an invitation to pause within the uncertainty of becoming, to reflect on the selves we have carried, the selves we have shed, and the selves waiting to emerge.

After months of recovery work and negotiations with our venue partners, we’re finally preparing to welcome people back into the space. This milestone would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners, artists, hirers, audiences and wider community. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible.

FUSEBOX has always been a place for creativity, connection and celebration, and we’re excited to see the venue come back to life.

We’ll be reopening for FUSE International, which returns to Kingston from 26 June–5 July 2026. Throughout the festival, FUSEBOX will host a vibrant programme of performances from young and emerging artists, alongside opening up our Festival Bar.

We’re also delighted to be hosting Kingston’s first Pride celebrations in partnership with our friends at Unapologetic dance company, marking an important moment for the borough and a fantastic way to begin this new chapter for the venue.

Looking ahead, we’re working behind the scenes developing an exciting Autumn Programme, with more opportunities to experience live performance, discover new artists and connect with Kingston’s community. Keep an eye on our What’s On page and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear what’s coming next.

As we reopen our doors, we’re also now taking bookings for venue hire. Whether you’re planning a performance, exhibition, workshop, meeting, corporate event, private party or community gathering, we’d love to hear from you.

To mark the reopening, we’re offering a 40% discount on all venue hire bookings confirmed by 31 August 2026.*

Click here to make a booking through our Booking Enquiry Form.

We’re incredibly proud to be reopening FUSEBOX and look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces through our doors once again. See you there.

*Offer applies to all event types at FUSEBOX. To qualify, bookings must be confirmed through a signed Hire Agreement by 31 August 2026. Events may take place between 8 July 2026 and 20 June 2027.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part. The session was open, thoughtful, and full of honest conversations about what young creatives need from a space like FUSEBOX, and what’s currently missing.

Through a series of interactive discussions, students shared their experiences, challenges, and ambitions. From how spaces are used, to the kinds of opportunities that feel genuinely accessible and relevant, the feedback gave us real insight into how FUSEBOX can better support students and emerging artists.

What stood out most was the clarity and generosity of the ideas in the room. Students spoke about the importance of:

• Flexible, affordable space to create and collaborate

• Clearer pathways into creative opportunities

• A stronger sense of community and connection

• Programming that reflects the diversity of practices and voices across Kingston

These conversations will directly inform how we develop and programme FUSEBOX moving forward. The Ideas Lab is part of our wider commitment to co-creation, ensuring that young people are not just participants, but active contributors in shaping the spaces and opportunities designed for them.

We’re grateful to Kingston University and Studio KT1 for collaborating with us, and to every student who gave their time, energy, and ideas.

What You Get

Selected residents will receive:

• A 12-month residency with free access to FUSEBOX for programme delivery (venue reopening and dates subject to availability).

• Support applying for £5,000 seed funding (no prior fundraising experience required).

• Tailored mentoring and training in fundraising, producing, community engagement, safeguarding, evaluation, and more.

• Access to Creative Youth’s local partner network and a dedicated mentor.

• Opportunities to deliver five events at FUSEBOX and beyond.

• Participation in FUSE International 2027.

• Discounts on Creative Youth tickets and at the BOX Bar & Café.

What You’ll Do

Your residency will focus on:

• Four community creative activities delivered across Kingston.

• A Final Showcase presented at FUSEBOX.

The programme runs in three phases: Development & Fundraising (May–Aug 2026), Activity Delivery (Aug–Dec 2026), and Final Showcase (Jan–Apr 2027).

How to Apply

Send the following by 5 pm on Friday 13 March 2026:

1) Organisation Summary – who you are and what you do (max 1 side A4)

2) Ideas Pitch – who you want to engage and what activity you’re proposing (max 2 sides A4)

You can also submit your pitch as a 3–5 min video or audio. Email applications to archie@creativeyouthcharity.org.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on Wednesday 18 March 2026, followed by a public vote.

Applications are open, find out more by viewing our Application Pack.

The main entrance to FUSEBOX can be found to the righthand side of the brick amphitheatre on Kingston’s riverside.

The main entrance (through the white double doors) are step free and lead to box office. For step free access to the basement, where you will find the main part of the venue, bar and toilets, the lift is accessed outside the venue. More details below.

At the end of the corridor, you will see our Box Office where a member of staff will greet you. This is where you can come to buy or collect your tickets for the show, and where our team can answer any questions you might have.

To the right of the Box Office you will find a corridor leading to 18 stairs to take you to the main venue area.

For step free access, the lift can be found outside the main entrance.

The lift has access to the basement where most activities take place. There is a small corridor leading to the main space when you exit the lift.

Once you move past the ruins at the bottom of the stairs, you will see the main space in FUSEBOX. The performance area sits to the righthand side and can be surrounded by black curtains. BOX Bar & Cafe are to the left-hand side.

For most performances, cabaret-style tables and chairs will be laid out for audience members. All of our seated shows have unreserved seats so you may sit anywhere. The lights will go off before the show starts.
For exhibitions, there may be no seats laid out and you are welcome to walk between the spaces in the venue.

You can find toilets through the doors by BOX Bar & Cafe. There is an accessible toilet, and through the door and to the left there are gender-neutral toilets and baby‑change facilities.

BOX Bar & Cafe is on the left of the open-plan space and you can buy hot and cold drinks and snacks here. You can relax in the Cafe space before and after the show.

We can’t wait to welcome you to FUSEBOX, and hope you enjoy your visit.

We are pleased to welcome you to our launch of Magyk exhibition on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Exhibition opening dates:

Wednesday 25 June – Sunday 6 June 2025

Opening hours: Wednesday – Friday, 11:00 – 18:00

Magyk Exhibition

Magic is everywhere. We want to know where you find the magic in your life and how you explore it in your art. Artist’s have the opportunity to present their art and express their imaginations through magic in art. From beauty in the world around us, to fantasy, illusion, and the extraordinary – magic is an interaction with the unknown.

You are invited to come and reflect on what magic means to you and how it comes alive in your creative practice.

We’re also delighted to announce that one exhibiting artist will be awarded a bursary of £1000 to complete a 6 week residency in FUSEBOX, concluding in a Solo Exhibition.

Thank you to Arts Council England for making this amazing Open Call possible and for offer the opportunity of another Solo exhibition at FUSEBOX!

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Moonlight invites Black visual artists across all disciplines to explore the delicate and multifaceted journey of vulnerability, emotion and identity when freed from the weight of social expectation. How can emotion be captured not only as an act of resistance, but also as a pure state of being? Can we explore ourselves outside of the perception of others and what does this look like?

Find out about the exhibiting artists in our Exhibition Guide.

Moonlight is free to view until Saturday 19 April (Opening hours Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00-18:00).

The exhibition was launched alongside Kingston Undercurrents, our regular music nights hosted in collaboration with Paper Garden Records. A high-energy showcase of the freshest, boldest talent shaping Kingston’s scene. From first-time performers finding their feet to uni students honing their craft, from emerging voices carving out their sound to established artists making waves—every act is connected to this town.

Find out more about Kingston Undercurrents here. 

Violaciones – Oscar Rodriguez

Oscar Rodriguez (he/they), one of our current Creative Talent Programme Artist, invites audiences to rediscover failure as a catalyst for profound hope. Rooted in their Salvadoran heritage and inspired by the revolutionary legacies of their ancestors, Oscar collaborated with friends, activists, and fellow poets to craft a short film and an evocative soundscape album. Together, they explored liberation in its many forms, challenging conventional narratives and honouring the struggles of oppressed, Queer, and working-class communities.

Beyond the screen and speakers, Oscar’s exhibition created an immersive experience through poetry, multi-medium artwork, and creative installations. This powerful collection provided a space for connection, reflection, and dialogue, offering a moment of healing and solidarity for all who attended.

soft space, still moment: Mindful Art Sessions

Alongside Oscar’s exhibition, we also hosted soft space, still moment, a tranquil and reflective installation space created by the young people who attend our Weekly Mindful Art Sessions. This exhibition invited visitors to step into a calm zone designed to encourage sensory awareness and inner peace.

Through art, attendees explored mindfulness and self-expression, fostering an environment of stillness and contemplation. If you are aged between 12-25 and would like to be part of our Weekly Mindful Art Sessions, find out more here.

Both exhibitions have been a testament to the power of creativity in fostering community, dialogue, and personal growth. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported these projects—we look forward to continuing to provide platforms for emerging artists and meaningful conversations through art.

Bad Clowns & Good Friends

Thurs 30 January,  13 March, 24 April
19:30 | £10

Step underground and discover enticing acts that will be taking over Kingston’s new basement venue for nights of high quality cabaret comedy, hosted by the Bad Clowns!

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Kingston Undercurrents

Thurs 13 February, 10 April, 8 May, 12 June, 14 August
19:30 | £10

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Violaciones

Launch: Thur 23 Jan, 18:00
Exhibition: 24-25, 29-30 January 2025
Free

Oscar Rodriguez invites audiences to rediscover failure as a catalyst for profound hope. Through a collaborative short film and an evocative soundscape album, Oscar explores liberation in its many forms.

Jazz Evening with the Thames Youth Jazz Orchestra

28 February 2025
19:30 | £12 adult, £6 child

Thames Youth Jazz Orchestra, winners of the ‘Best Music Performance’ award at FUSE International 2023, return to play at FUSEBOX in February! TYJO brings together the finest young jazz musicians in South West London and plays a wide selection of big band music, from classic swing to contemporary charts. The band has played at jazz clubs and many other venues both in London and across Europe, and is known for its flair and vibrancy.

Come and join us for a fantastic evening of jazz, guaranteed to get your toes tapping and take you on a musical journey!

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Check out our full programme

This includes free open-call exhibitions based around a new theme each month, alongside powerful showcases of visual art from key collaborators such as WOM Collective.

Black Chorus emphasises the idea of individual voices contributing to a larger narrative, much like a chorus where each voice is distinct yet part of a harmonious ensemble.

We are delighted to be presenting Creative Youth’s October Open Call, exhibiting Black artists from various visual art disciplines.

This exhibition takes ownership of and reflects the multiplicity of Black identities, cultural narratives and experiences throughout the diaspora in order to uplift and celebrate narratives that have often historically been under or misrepresented in the art world.

You can also join us for Creative Sparks: Spoken Word/ Poetry Evening as part of the exhibition opening celebrations.

Rooted: An Art Journey of Interconnection
18 October – 17 November 2024
Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 18:00 (Last entry 17:30)

Since the start of 2024, WOM have made their mark in FUSEBOX as this year’s Community in Residence group.

We’ve seen incredible mural artworks spread across the walls of our venue, as well as Kingston locals engaging in live discussions and group painting/ sketching.

Join WOM for their biggest project at FUSEBOX yet! Get ready for an immersive visual art exhibition, set to takeover the venue this October with a focus on community and interconnectedness.

Voices of Dissent
22 – 30 November 2024
Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 18:00 (Last entry 17:30)

We are delighted to present our November Open Call exhibition, Voice of Dissent, on the theme of ‘protest’.

Art has always been a powerful form of expression in regards to social change, giving a platform to those who are historically ignored, to challenge the status quo, or as a way to reflect the current affairs of the world.

In response to the theme of ‘Protest’, Voices of Dissent presents visual artworks from all disciplines to reflect the power of protest in response to events impacting us presently, previously or that could be a future possibility.

How do individual acts of defiance and personal stories contribute to the larger narrative of resistance? When it comes to social justice, how does art capture the spirit and urgency of these causes?

We are pleased to be celebrating the launch of this exhibition with our regular Creative Sparks evening, showcasing emerging creative performances.