National Historic Ships' flagship of the year 2023
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LV21 is a historic, 40 metre steel-hulled lightship transformed into a floating art space and performance facility.
We are creative producers and practitioners working with a broad range of clients and partners.
We devise, deliver and document art, culture, education, heritage and wellbeing initiatives.
LV21 is a unique venue with an individual and distinct identity, one of Kent’s prime platforms for cultural activities across diverse artistic disciplines.
National historic ship no.2330
FULL AHEAD!
LV21 has relocated to Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ
Featured Projects
Layered Landscapes is a partnership project developed and delivered by North West Kent Countryside Partnership in collaboration with LV21. Working with local community groups, schools and visitors to the Sevenoaks area Layered Landscapes will promote and celebrate the unique landscape and geology of the region through the lens of the Cross Channel Geopark.
We are delighted to be working with artist Wendy Daws to support the community engagement activity and production of Draco Roffensis: The Rochester Dragon as part of the MESS ROOM Connects and Rochester Cathedral partnership project commemorating 900 years of Textus Roffensis, a medieval manuscript.
Whose Hoo is a partnership project working alongside the local community to leave a lasting legacy that continues to protect and celebrate the peninsula's irreplaceable landscape. The Whose Hoo Heritage Festival celebrates local heritage and brings together inspiring stories, people and places.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LV21 is currently undergoing some major internal renovation meaning access and events are limited for the next few weeks. A fuller programme of events onboard is being scheduled. In the meantime we continue to deliver arts, education and wellbeing projects out in the community.
Find out about our ongoing current projects here.
A weekend of nautical fun for all ages exploring Gravesham’s strong connection with the River Thames and the rich local maritime heritage...
Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over 3 years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely...
Get involved in helping to create a new audio archive, a lasting community soundscape bringing together a creative mix of river related sounds and soundbites...
MORE COMING
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Featured Films
Whose Hoo
A film documenting the pilot phase of the Whose Hoo Heritage Festival, produced by LV21, celebrating local heritage and bringing together inspiring stories, people and places from across the peninsular.
THE SHIPPING FORECAST
An exhibition featuring a collection of new pieces by the acclaimed Kent based textile artist, writer and lecturer Cas Holmes whose textile work is often inspired by her life, the journeys she makes, the places she visits and people she meets.
