Merging

Merging Art

Art, History & Culture

CREATING A BRIGHTER, MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE FUTURE

Inspiring Minds

Opal22 responds to community needs by providing programmes that break down barriers to accessing mainstream Arts, Heritage, and Culture for people of colour & the working-class.

We envision a Britain deeply rooted in African and Caribbean communities, where Black British History is fully recognised, and the contributions of the African Diaspora are celebrated in the creative landscape.

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Projects

All Shades Of Brown- For Creatives

CASTA – The Origins of Caste

Leicester Black History Bus Tour

Honouring Black History with Elegance, In conversation with Hakim Adi

All Shades Of Brown- For Creatives

CASTA – The Origins of Caste

Leicester Black History Bus Tour

Honouring Black History with Elegance, In conversation with Hakim Adi

Exhibitions

Our Team

Testimonials

“I am constantly inspired by the knowledge of my elders – they’ve seen it, done it, and made it all clear. People with great knowledge make you think differently and look at things from different perspectives.”

Tara Munroe

position

“This exhibition [Knowledge of the Unseen] has really given us the insight into all those untold, unseen stories.”

Councillor Piara Singh Clair MBE

“I have to say that in my very long career, your [Casta, Caste and Classification] event has to be one of the most special I have experienced.”

Susan Deans-Smith

“[Inventions of Colour] was very informative, with lots to think about, lots of conversation and lots of discussion.”

Bali Rai

CONSULTANCY

Contact us today to explore our consultancy services. Uncover how we can empower your teams with specialized training in anti-racism and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), led by our seasoned experts.

Our Latest News

Opal22 meet HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh

18 May 2023

On Tuesday 16th May 2023, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh visited the African Caribbean Centre, Highfields, Leicester.

In Conversation – Tara Munroe on the Lost Leicester Casta paintings

23 Nov 2022

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/lcahm/departments/historyofart/research/projects/map/issue5/lost-leicester-casta-paintings.aspx In 2009, Tara Munroe – Curator and Creative Director of Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment – found five remarkable...