I am a huge fan of the arts in general and made no secret of that fact during my campaign to become Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Streatham. Not only do I enjoy the arts myself but I also think they provide a fantastic outlet for the boundless energy of our young people in need of things to do outside of school time.

There are so many unsung heroes in the arts who have lived or still live in this parliamentary constituency. Our MP for Streatham, Keith Hill, even shared a flat here with the well known comedian and actor, Eddie Izzard a while back!  Another collection of unsung heroes in the arts are the organisers of Urban Art, led by Tim Sutton, which will be held on 19 and 20 July 2008 on Josephine Avenue, just off Brixton Hill, between 10am and 6pm.

As the residents of Josephine Avenue put it:
“For the seventh year running our sleepy, tree-lined, South London avenue will be transformed into a bustling art fair showcasing new and exciting work from over ninety UK artists. Exhibited pieces will include paintings, mixed-media, photographs and print-making with costs ranging from under £10 to over £1,000. It’s an art buyer’s dream.”
…and, unbelievably, the event is free!  It has my full support and I would highy recommend visiting it in just over a month’s time.