Image credit: Ian Wilson We’re delighted to announce Connect & Create, the award-winning creative wellbeing initiative that brings people together through the transformative power of art. Run in partnership with Southend City […]
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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 […]
Structural Change Artist
We’re thrilled to share that Metal Culture has been awarded a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Arts Fund grant. It’s an honour to be recognised in such an inspiring cohort of artists […]
This Is Us Exhibition Launch
Over the past year, This Is Us! has brought together communities from across Castle Point in a vibrant collaboration with local artists, shaping the borough’s future through creativity. Led by […]
Metal joins The Citizens in Power Network
Metal has joined The Citizens in Power Network. The Citizens In Power Network is designed to reimagine decision-making in the cultural and creative sectors and beyond. Running from 2025 […]
2025 Artists Announced for flagship arts programmes at Metal
Artists Luca Rutherford and José García Oliva will be joining Metal at an exciting time to work on national arts programmes in 2025, Artists For Future Policy and The Power […]
Our Open Advice sessions are back for 2025!
We’re offering free 1:1 sessions online for artists who live and/or work within our local areas. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss, […]
Jasleen Kaur wins the Turner Prize 2024!
We’re so proud of Jasleen Kaur for her Turner Prize win last week! Huge congratulations! Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize 2024 for her sculptural and sonic works ‘Alter Altar’. Jasleen’s […]
