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Shift, the sustainability network for Liverpool, invites you to a workshop and networking event about The Arts Green Book with co-writer Paddy Dillon. Intended as a guide to support arts organisations in reducing the carbon emissions of their buildings, venues, artistic programme and productions, the event is open to everyone involved in the arts in Liverpool.
On Tuesday 24 October, we are hosting an online Q&A session via Zoom for everyone who is interested in applying for a residency with us. Book your free tickets . The online Q&A session will be a chance to hear about our residency offer directly from the staff members who will be supporting you in […]
Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back! On Wednesday 25 October, we’re offering free sessions for global majority artists who live and/or work within our local area (South Essex – Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock). This session will be supported by artist Elsa James along with the Southend team. Sessions will […]
Are you after design inspiration to help promote your practice? Or do you need top tips on how to create a flyer for your event? Join printed matter experts Design Print Bind as they walk you through a brief guide to visual communications. We will look at the basics of making graphics for sharing online […]
We’re excited to welcome singer song-writer Yvonne Hercules, who will be co-hosting our next reading group as part of our Reading Room. We have asked Yvonne to select three books from our Reading Room that are of interest to her and her creative practice which are: Feminism, Interrupted by Lola Olufemi An Autobiography by Angela […]
From the Producers of Kitty: Queen of the Washhouse and A Portrait of William Roscoe comes a slice of winter terror with a new adaptation of the much-loved Charles Dickens supernatural classic, The Signalman
A creative writing workshop unlocking the creative power of ‘things’. Using objects as inspiration, Izzie will lead a series of playful automatic writing exercises and improvisations aimed at awakening the subconscious, encouraging participants to both be and create with their chosen objects.
Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back! On Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 November, we’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss.
Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back! On Friday 24 November, we’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss, which might include: Discussing your creative practice Talking through a project idea Advice […]
A bi-monthly, informal drawing network, these events are open to any creatives of all skills and backgrounds interested in exploring storytelling through print, zines and comics (for anyone 18 years and over). Share your own projects and participate in discussions over vegan snacks. This will be our last Drawing Social of 2023.
Got an idea for the start of a project? Want to get some feedback about something you’re working on? For our final Metal New Artist Network session of the year, we’re welcoming dance artist, researcher and producer Kate Marsh for an informal online sharing session. There will be space to talk about what projects you’re […]
Wrap up the year with us at our final Lucky Dip of 2023! Lucky Dip is a chance for local artists and creatives to connect, share and celebrate. For this festive edition, we’re hosting an evening with games, food and a Christmas cocktail. We’ll be joined by guest host, artist and performer Kate Sullivan, who […]
Residency artist Fasiha Ashiq is hosting a papercutting workshop as part of our Future Network programme. Come along to learn how to tell a story through the intricate art of papercutting, explore new techniques and make connections with local creatives. Papercutting involves designs being cut into a single sheet of paper and the pieces that […]
Join Nikki Blaze and Tony Broke plus special guests for a series of taster sessions with beatboxers, MCs, break dancers and graffiti artists.
Join us for a talk and Q&A with Arts Council England’s, Relationship Manager (Engagement and Audiences), South East for the Arts Council of England (ACE), Caroline Wallace. The session will look at both the new ACE Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) to help you consider what the best route is for […]
We’re hosting artist, gardener and writer Sean Roy Parker on Thursday 25 January to explore ‘Regenerative Art Practices in the Climate Crisis’ for our first Metal New Artist Session of 2024. Book a free ticket here. Regenerative Art Practices in the Climate Crisis Artist, gardener and writer Sean Roy Parker leads this session on making […]
Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back! On Monday 29 January, we’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss. You can choose to have your session in person at our location at […]
Join our first Drawing Social of the year on Monday 29 January from 5pm at Granby Winter Garden! The Drawing Social is a supportive, creative community in Liverpool meeting every two months, exploring storytelling through print, zines, sketches, comics and doodles. Open to any creatives of all skills and backgrounds (18+), vegan food and snacks […]
Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back! We’re offering free 1:1 sessions 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. You can choose to have your session in person at our location at Chauffeurs Cottage in Peterborough, […]
The TOMA 2022/24 cohort and TOMA Associates, are taking over Chalkwell Hall for a weekend exhibition, events and workshops. Private view: Friday 9 February, 6-10pm. Join the guestlist here. Exhibition open: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 February, 12-5pm. ‘I will not be dragooned…’ aka ‘I will not be frightened out’. The family motto of the […]
