What we do
A Kismet Collective is brought to you by Kismet and Eliza aka KIZZI and LZA. We are creatives, facilitators and survivors of trauma. We've planned to establish a safe space for artists to come and network with one another, uplifting works and creating space for discovery and dialogue.
This collective is a home to a movement of social justice. We aim to empower everyone, despite lived experiences or background, into a safe space to share creations. We offer free spaces to care experienced young artists to sell their art and merchandise for free.
Creative care lives within us all and we are doing this with purpose. Our proceedings will also be donated to community organisations that we know are making a real difference and impact. As a long standing member of the Forever Family UK, 50% of all proceedings will be donated to their work on a monthly basis.
We will also donate to various other game changing grassroot charities for their immaculate and innovative work. We recently reached our goal of £111 for Crisis in Croydon as they have an incredible programme, allowing spaces for residents and members to join and get creative. We also fundraised £159 for the Forever Family Academy UK for their game changing work.
The Forever Family Academy UK focus on helping to rebuild communities that have been marginalised in society. They support children, young people and adults to understand the law, gain accredited first aid training, fitness and health and more!
Dive into our world of expressive words and vivid images to enhance poetic anecdotes and up and coming artists in London.
''We got you forever, dictionary definition, large up the Kismet Collective'' - Ras Co-Founder of The Forever Family UK
''Collectively collecting connected contenders to contribute towards the connecting consciousness, so we can shift conscience to a higher source to serve more'' @imikegold
''Much love and respect. Keep pushing forward elevation is key'' - @Poetry_of_Purpose
''People that care, connect and create. Great heart warming and artistic experience'' - Marlena
''So you wove words and music together for the benefit of others, in doing so you countered the forces of cynicism and disdain'' - Elle
''Keep going goes guys, don't stop spreading the love'' - @el_1frank
''So blessed to be here and have experienced a Kismet Collective - @cutting.lucy
‘‘A Kismet Collective was an incredible experience, thank you for believing in my art to have me perform and thank you for pushing your dream to change the world '' @tinys_creations_
Our Services
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Mindfulness & Creative Writing Workshops
We offer workshops to charities on mindfulness and creative writing practices as well as drama and theatre workshops to help with confidence building and performance techniques. LZA and KIZZI both are seasoned writers and performers and hope to share their healing practices with a range of people it could benefit from them.
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Collaborations on Events & Fundraising
We reach out to grassroot charities to help support their works and uplift community contributions. We bring together artists of a range of talents, coupled with fun games to help everyone network and mingle, whilst fundraising for grassroot charities.
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Hosting co-research and participatory community projects
KIZZI one of our co-founders has 9+ years in hosting community events to enhance engagement and dialogue by using creative outlets such as theatre and spoken word. She works with Queen Mary’s University, The Verbatim Formula and has a track record of planning, hosting and facilitating numerous of engagement events in her tenure at the Greater London Authority. She has a vast network of organisations that support children and young people in London, especially those who are care experienced.