This month, our Director Susie Thornberry shared a conversation about the importance of kinship with Bea Udeh, the Head of Diversity at Arts Marketing Association.
Blog
The Unlonely City and Ten Years Since Olivia Laing’s The Lonely City
Loneliness isn’t just an individual feeling; it’s shaped by the conditions we live in.
Art Workers & Artists
Art Workers and Artists is our new blog series sharing reflections from across the Metal team.
Shift x SAIL: A Climate (In) Conversation
This month, Shift Liverpool comes together with SAIL to for a (virtual) in conversation about climate action, environmental sustainability, and our hopes and fears for the future of this space...
How Can Metal Be an Intersectional Feminist Organisation?
It’s a big question and one we’ve been thinking about for a long time. Intersectional feminism can mean different things, but for us it’s about...
Metal’s Approach to Citizen-Led Decision-Making
What happens when local people decide what art is commissioned in the places where they live?
Beginning with Love
There’s no escaping the ‘L’ word this month. For once, we’re not talking about loneliness, we do actually mean love.
Our 2026 programme: Why we’re excited about the year ahead
We're giving you a sneak peek into what’s to come at Metal this year, though it’s no surprise that it includes bold artistic projects to spark change and positivity.
Creative Collaborations for the Planet
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...













