How we found positivity and hope in working together on climate action. Metal’s team share their insights on the value of creative collaborations for climate and nature…
Connect & Create: Empowering People Through Art
We’re delighted to announce Connect & Create, the award-winning creative wellbeing initiative that brings people together through the transformative power of art.
Book Now: Hot desks available at Metal Southend’s Chalkwell Hall
Need a quiet space to write, develop ideas, or get some focused work done? You can now book a desk in Metal Southend’s Attic Studio for £10. A peaceful writing spot […]
South Essex and North Kent Poets Call Out!
Are you a poet looking to level up your craft and connect with incredible creatives? Imagine performing at places like the Southbank Centre, rocking festivals, receiving free mentorship, AND being professionally […]
Our new ‘Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet’ residency artist is here
Artist Kate Genever will be carrying out her residency “We have found in the ashes what we lost in the fire” as part of our ‘Strong Bonds for a Fragile […]
Six new residency artists at Metal
We’re looking forward to our new residency artists joining us for 2024! Last December, we carefully deliberated over lots of exciting applications, held several cross-site discussions, involved our Trustees in […]
NetPark Wellbeing Update
NetPark Wellbeing is a partnership project between Southend City Council (SCC) and Metal, with SCC providing critical funding, staffing and in-house support. We see first-hand the impact NetPark Wellbeing has on the […]
Announcing ‘This is Us’ – Creative conversations about Castle Point
Estuary Festival and Metal announce ‘This is Us’, an 18-month creative engagement programme with opportunities for local residents to share and explore experiences of living in Castle Point and aspirations […]
NetPark Wellbeing win at The Mental Health Awards 2023
Earlier this month, our mental wellbeing coordinator Emma Mills and class facilitator Ian Wilson attended the Mental Health Awards evening in London after being shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Mental […]
