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SUMMARY:PICTON PLAY: Dens of Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Build dens in nature with artist and environmentalist Andrea Ku.  \nOur Listen Residency artist Andrea Ku will lead Dens of Sanctuary workshops on Saturdays 9\, 16 and 23\, from 12pm to 3pm. The first session on 9 March will be at Edge Hill Station and the following two sessions will be at Wavertree Botanic Park. (Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the session on Saturday 30 March has been cancelled). \nWe’ll learn how to make dens for creatures of different sizes\, thinking about what they need to stay warm and sheltered. Suitable for all ages and no previous den-building experience necessary. Free to attend with materials and a packed lunch provided. You can come to any or all sessions.  \nWavertree Botanic Garden and Park was established in 1836 by William Roscoe as a place of sanctuary for the people of Liverpool to enjoy and experience nature. For the past month\, Andrea has been on an artistic residency in the park\, researching the history and exploring the animal and plant wildlife found there. This series of workshops will explore the relationship people living nearby have with the park.   \nJoin us as we collectively create unique dens of sanctuary and celebrate all its inhabitants.   \nIf you/your group is interested in joining\, please email jon.davies@metalculture.com.  \nDens of Sanctuary is part of our PICTON PLAY project supported by Culture Liverpool and Liverpool City Council. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/picton-play-dens-of-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Lucky Dip
DESCRIPTION:Lucky Dip is back at Chalkwell Hall on Wednesday 6 March! This quarterly event is a space for local artists and creatives to meet new faces\, connect\, share ideas and celebrate the joy in art. \nBook free tickets here. \nFirst up\, we’ll have a creative workshop led by our guest artist host for this month\, Elspeth Billie Penfold. \nElspeth will guide us through her artistic practice which combines walking\, weaving and performative storytelling. After a performance and short video\, we’ll explore the creative space through a historical textile technique known as ‘quipu’. Elspeth’s session will end collaboratively as we assemble a woven vara pole together\, connecting threads and poetry. \nThe second half is for mingling. Our bar will be open\, and we’ll be spinning our artist-made tombola created especially for Southend. Come with something to share\, to spark collaborations\, and even throw those creative challenges you’ve been chewing on into the mix. \nLucky Dip breaks down the formal format of networking to bring people together in an accessible\, fun and informal way. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into Southend’s art scene\, join us for evenings that are relaxed and creatively inspiring. \nDoors are at 7pm and tickets are limited\, so be sure to book your free place here. \nA bit about Elspeth \nElspeth (Billie) Penfold is a textile artist who combines walking\, weaving and performative storytelling. Bille uses hapticity and psychogeography to connect threads and words. She hand-spins ropes which are knotted by participants as part of performative events. Billie’s approach to multi-layered storytelling is influenced by her Andean Background. Her practice includes many voices\, presenting a world view through the indigenous language of Quechua that is relational and complex.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/lucky-dip-3/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:‘Home is now – we are home’: Interactive walk with Hayley Harrison #2
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Hayley Harrison for an interactive walk at dusk through Peterborough city centre. At the start there will be time to create phrases and calls that respond to the idea of home\, using inspiration from text drafted at the end of the previous walk.   \nWe will then go out on a walk through the city centre\, where Hayley will project words onto buildings\, benches and branches.   \nThe walk will finish in the garden where there will be a chance for reflection and discussion over the calls that were made.  \nYou don’t need to have attended the previous session to get involved.   \nBook your free place . \nAbout Hayley Harrison \nHayley Harrison works with people\, performance\, alternative photography\, text and projected moving image. They work directly outside or in response to urban landscapes. They invite local communities to celebrate their green spaces and places we call home\, finding specific questions relevant to places we inhabit\, and beings we share space with in that moment. Hayley also holds space for loss\, and sorrow in response to the ecological crisis and consequential collective and personal grief. \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will bring together artists and curious people through walks\, talks\, dinners and workshops to consider what we need at a time when the world feels fragile in many ways. \nInspired by ideas from the book ‘Radical Intimacy’ by Sophie K. Rosa\, Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will explore the themes of home and refuge\, the idea of rest and solidarity\, community and connection through a varied series of events. \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will take place as a selection of WALKS\, TALKS\, DINNERS and WORKSHOPS with plenty of ways to get involved. \nYou can find out more about the programme here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/home-is-now-we-are-home-interactive-walk-with-hayley-harrison-2/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:We have found in the ashes what we lost in the fire: A conversation with Kate Genever
DESCRIPTION:Throughout February\, artist Kate Genever has been 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 Planet programme. The residency is a response to the overarching themes of the Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet programme and informed by recent conversations Kate has had with visual artists and curators about how they make to recover\, rejuvenate\, refresh and rest.   \nWith other artists Kate has been researching how ease\, peace and rejuvenation can be found in creative processes. Seeking out and displaying this work\, alongside her own and finally reflecting on how what she’s learnt\, and how it might offer a useful counterpoint to our commodified “well being” culture.   \nAs part of this work Kate will be hosting a conversation and Q&A about her findings on Saturday 2nd March\, 3pm. She’d love you to join her to find out more about her discoveries.  \nLet us know you’re coming by clicking the booking link here.   \nKate Genever \nKate Genever is an artist and farmer based in South Lincolnshire. As a farmer\, alongside her family\, she runs a traditional mixed farm of suckler cows\, sheep and combinable crops.    \nAs an artist she tries to make sense of the world through drawing. Taking drawing to be more than a technique – “rather a disposition that reveals our connections with the world of materials\, nature and each other… a drawing from\, with and together”. Over extended periods\, she builds deep connections with people and place\, in the celebration and support of DIY responses and community actions.   \nKate’s residency “We have found in the ashes what we lost in the fire” is part of the Stronger Bonds for a Fragile Planet programme in February 2024.    \nKeep up with Kate on her website at kategenever.com and over on Instagram @kategenever  \nStrong bonds for a Fragile Planet \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will bring together artists and curious people through walks\, talks\, dinners and workshops to consider what we need at a time when the world feels fragile in many ways.  Inspired by ideas from the book ‘Radical Intimacy’ by Sophie K Rosa\, Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will explore the themes of home and refuge\, the idea of rest and solidarity\, community and connection through a varied series of events. Such as WALKS\, TALKS\, DINNERS and WORKSHOPS with plenty of ways to get involved. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/we-have-found-in-the-ashes-what-we-lost-in-the-fire-a-conversation-with-kate-genever/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:MNAN: How to take care when making autobiographical work - A conversation with Sophie K Rosa & Kelly Green
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special in-conversation online with author of ‘Radical Intimacy’ Sophie K Rosa and artist Kelly Green.  \nEver considered making autobiographical work? Maybe you’ve questioned about how to care for yourself when using your own experiences to create work? On Thursday 29 February\, Sophie K Rosa and Kelly Green will discuss their experiences and top tips for making work based on personal experiences. Get involved with the Q&A at the end of the conversation too and bring any burning questions along.  \nBook your free online place . \nThis event is part of Metal Peterborough’s ‘Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet’ programme\, bringing together artists and curious people through walks\, talks\, dinners and workshops to consider what we need at a time when the world feels fragile in many ways.  \nAbout Sophie K Rosa\nSophie K Rosa is a writer and freelance journalist. She has written for Novara Media\, Guardian\, Buzzfeed\, VICE\, Al Jazeera\, Aeon and CNN. In 2018\, she was openDemocracy’s feminist investigative journalism fellow\, producing a series of articles tracking the backlash against women’s and LGBTQIA+ rights. \nAbout Kelly Green \nKelly Green is a interdisciplinary performance artist; a caring\, feisty\, hot mess. She was the artist-in-residence with LADA and Canterbury Christ Church University (2016-2018) for their programme with Tate Exchange exploring class and cultural privilege. Kelly has created two solo shows CHAV and SLAG\, and her current work MILF (the Musical) is a co-creation theatre project exploring motherhood in all its forms and genders. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/mnan-how-to-take-care-when-making-autobiographical-work-a-conversation-with-sophie-k-rosa-kelly-green/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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SUMMARY:Future Station: I'm Watching Out of my Ears - Echoes of Narcissus in the Work of Arthur Russell
DESCRIPTION:Our Future Station talk is back at Edge Hill Station on Tuesday 27 February from 6pm\, featuring writer Matt Colquhoun who will discuss how self-love can be reread as self-transformation.  \nIn this talk\, Matt will draw from their latest book ‘Narcissus in Bloom: An Alternative History of the Selfie’ (Repeater Books\, 2023) and the work of Arthur Russell to discuss their reflections on whether narcissism is positive and necessary and its relationship to queerness.   \nMatt Colquhoun is a writer and photographer from Hull\, UK. Alongside their most recent work\, Narcissus in Bloom: An Alternative History of the Selfie (2023)\, they are the author of Egress: On Mourning\, Melancholy and Mark Fisher (2020) and the editor of Mark Fisher’s Postcapitalist Desire lectures (2021). Check out their blog: xenogothic.com.  \nThis talk is in partnership with experimental fiction publisher and shop Dead Ink Books and radical writing publisher Repeater Books.  \nThere will be a short Q+A with Matt after the talk. Free (vegan) food will be served after the talk and there will be a chance to discuss ideas further. As places are limited\, we are asking for a deposit of £5 which will be refunded when you attend. Walk-ups are welcome\, subject to availability. Book tickets here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/future-station-im-watching-out-of-my-ears-echoes-of-narcissus-in-the-work-of-arthur-russell/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Radical Imagination: design inspired by collective creativity
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, as part of Future Network\, join Ramona Zadissa (they/them) where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with other participants to construct designs based on Islamic geometry to embrace a new form of intimacy through collaborative creativity and collective learning.  \nTogether we will explore the hidden mathematical concepts behind the intricate patterns of Islamic art\, where mathematics\, spirituality\, and aesthetics converge seamlessly.   \nThis workshop draws inspiration from Sophie K Rosa’s book Radical Intimacy\, questioning societal expectations and capitalist ideologies prescribing a singular path to fulfilment. In the spirit of radical imagination\, we challenge conventional norms and embrace a new form of intimacy through collaborative creativity and collective learning.   \nDuring the workshop you will focus on the creative process of creating work together\, while learning a new technique. Participants will create artworks\, that might disappear/ aren’t lasting\, and create Islamic geometric designs on large rolls of paper\, creating something together.   \nThis workshop isn’t just about learning the basics of Islamic geometric design; it’s a call to reimagine our relationship with art\, society\, and ourselves.  \nWhat is Islamic Geometric design? \nThe geometric designs in Islamic art are often built on combinations of repeated squares and circles\, which may be overlapped and interlaced\, as can arabesques (with which they are often combined)\, to form intricate and complex patterns.   \nAbout Ramona Zadissa \nRamona Zadissa (they/them) is a creative freelancer\, passionate about community engagement\, collaborative learning\, skill sharing\, and curious about ways to make this world a colourfully brilliant place for all.  \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will bring together artists and curious people through walks\, talks\, dinners and workshops to consider what we need at a time when the world feels fragile in many ways.  \nInspired by ideas from the book ‘Radical Intimacy’ by Sophie K. Rosa\, Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will explore the themes of home and refuge\, the idea of rest and solidarity\, community and connection through a varied series of events.  \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will take place as a selection of WALKS\, TALKS\, DINNERS and WORKSHOPS with plenty of ways to get involved.  \nYou can find out more about the programme here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/radical-imagination-design-inspired-by-collective-creativity/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:'Home is now - we are home': Interactive walk with Hayley Harrison #1
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Hayley Harrison for an interactive walk at dusk through Peterborough city centre to the river and back. During the walk\, Hayley will project words onto buildings\, benches and branches around us to make us reflect on our relationships to the landscape we are walking through\, and to the humans and non-humans we are sharing space with.   \nAfter the walk\, we will return to Chauffeurs Cottage to think about ‘home’ in the context of the earth crisis and capitalism. We will consider if we have found the refuge we need on our walk\, and if the landscape reflected our everyday desires for ourselves and our communities.   \nAt the end everyone will be invited to write their own text\, question or message which will be shared and projected at the second walk. These calls could reflect what we want or need\, or simply how we feel about what is needed to remake and reconnect the landscapes and communities around us.   \nBook your free place on the walk . \nAbout Hayley Harrison \nHayley Harrison works with people\, performance\, alternative photography\, text and projected moving image. They work directly outside or in response to urban landscapes. They invite local communities to celebrate their green spaces and places we call home\, finding specific questions relevant to places we inhabit\, and beings we share space with in that moment. Hayley also holds space for loss\, and sorrow in response to the ecological crisis and consequential collective and personal grief. \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet  \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will bring together artists and curious people through walks\, talks\, dinners and workshops to consider what we need at a time when the world feels fragile in many ways. \nInspired by ideas from the book ‘Radical Intimacy’ by Sophie K. Rosa\, Strong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will explore the themes of home and refuge\, the idea of rest and solidarity\, community and connection through a varied series of events. \nStrong Bonds for a Fragile Planet will take place as a selection of WALKS\, TALKS\, DINNERS and WORKSHOPS with plenty of ways to get involved. \nYou can find out more about the programme here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/home-is-now-we-are-home-interactive-walk-with-hayley-harrison-1/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Southend: Open Advice Sessions for Global Majority Artists with Mia Jerome & Metal
DESCRIPTION:Metal Open Advice Sessions for global majority artists are back!  \nOn Wednesday 14 February\, 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 local artist Mia Jerome along with the Metal team. Sessions will be led by you and what you’d like to discuss\, which might include:  \n– Discussing your creative practice\n– Talking through a project idea\n–  Advice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities\n– Building relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\n– Budget development or reading draft applications  \nWe’re offering these sessions in person at Chalkwell Hall\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There is one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long.  \nSessions will be open on a first come first served basis. Book your free place here.   \nWe are holding these sessions in response to our open call residencies and conversations with artists\, partners and the Metal team. We will be running more Open Advice Sessions for artists on Monday 4 March so stay tuned for the announcement!
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/southend-open-advice-sessions-for-global-majority-artists-with-mia-jerome-metal/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:I will not be dragooned...
DESCRIPTION:The TOMA 2022/24 cohort and TOMA Associates\, are taking over Chalkwell Hall for a weekend exhibition\, events and workshops.  \nPrivate view: Friday 9 February\, 6-10pm. Join the guestlist here.\nExhibition open: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 February\, 12-5pm. \n‘I will not be dragooned…’ aka ‘I will not be frightened out’. The family motto of the original owner of Chalkwell Hall\, as discovered by Rachel Lichtenstein\, author and archivist. In 2008\, Rachel was invited for a residency to help Metal uncover the history of Chalkwell Hall. The motto has been reinstated in the foyer of the building\, providing inspiration and encouragement for those who use the space today.  \nTOMA artists were enticed by this motto and felt it pertinent to their current practices and the ‘dreaming’ ways of TOMA. I will not be dragooned… presents a collection of works that hold a sense of strength\, history and belonging. From looking at this motto through a lens of perspectives and diverse creative practices\, TOMA artists have found insightful ways to express their own wills to not be dragooned.  \nWhether it be looking into the intricate and multifaceted nature of the internet\, slowing down\, taking haste\, engaging in child play\, sitting under trees\, seeking contemplation\, growing the capacity of our gardens\, reflecting on our public spaces or encouraging people to simply (yet profoundly) ‘get around to it’\, we invite you to embrace our individual creative processes and perhaps discover your own response to this motto. This exhibition shows how we benefit from coming together in collaboration to embolden each other’s fascinations.  \nTOMA current cohort artists:\n– Neeral Bhatt\n– Graham Burnett\n– Erene Dellaporta\n– James Forward\n– Gülşen Güler\n– Joanna Hartle\n– Edi McGurk\n– Eva Sbaraini\n– Kate Sullivan\n– Fredrix Vermin\n– Fern Worsley  \nTOMAssociates:\n– Fiona Bennett\n– Peter Haugh\n– Blandine Martin\n– Emma Mills\n– Paige Ockendon\n– Grace Price\n– Jonathan Rust\n– Jessica Scott\n– Gemma Shaw\n– Victoria Sills\n– Philippa Stewart\n  \nThe Other MA (TOMA) is an artist-run education model and exhibition space based in Southend on Sea which supports artists who have faced barriers accessing art education and the ‘art world’. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/i-will-not-be-dragooned/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Metal Peterborough: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back!  \nWe’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. \nYou can choose to have your session in person at our location at Chauffeurs Cottage in Peterborough\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There is one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. \nSessions are free and will be open on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in the locations where we are based). Any artist that has previously booked a slot on our last 2 open advice sessions won’t be eligible this time.\n \nYou can book a free 1:1 slot with us here. \nWhat’s on offer?\n\nOur team will share their experience and backgrounds during a one-hour long session. Your session will be led by you\, and you can decide what you would like to discuss. What you share with us in the session will stay in the meeting. We will not share your ideas outside of the session space. The sessions can either be in person or online. Please let us know your preference when you book.\n \n\nWhat can you talk about? \nAnything to do with your art or practice! We can answer questions you might have about funding or put you in touch with networks and organisations\, or just discuss your project idea.  \nPrevious sessions have included: \n– Discussing your creative practice\n– Talking through a project idea \n– Advice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities \n– Building relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues \n– Budget development or reading draft applications \nThese sessions will be led by you\, so please come prepared with questions and discussion points. When booking your slot\, you will be invited to give us some context about what we will be discussing.\n \n\nWho can book an Open Advice Session? \nOur sessions are open to artists working in any artform at any stage of their career. Individuals\, collaborations or collectives can book a slot. \nThe only stipulation is that you must live or work in\, or have a strong connection to Peterborough or Cambridgeshire and the surrounding villages. \nThere is one session available per artist or group and the slots are 1 hour long. Session booking will be open on a first come first served basis.\n \n\nWho will you be talking to? \nIn Peterborough\, our team have a background working in community roles\, artist spaces or as practicing artists\, which include photography\, performance art and socially engaged work. We have experience developing and delivering participatory projects with artists\, organisations and local communities\, as well as developing activities with young people and arts for health and wellbeing. We’ve supported artists in a wide range of creative disciplines\, including artists who are in the early stages of their career and have a vast knowledge of Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire and Fenland. We have experience in supporting artists with their funding applications including Arts Council England. Learn more about our Peterborough site and our access in the space here.\n \n\nWhat timeslots are available? \nDuring the day you will be able to book one of our hour long sessions. Timings are: \n– 10am – 11am\n– 11.30am – 12.30pm\n– 1.30pm – 2.30pm\n– 3pm – 4pm\n– 4.30pm – 5.30pm \nHow to book: \nPlease book via our Eventbrite link here.    \nWe understand that projects and funding have different timelines that may fall outside of the dates of these bookable sessions. Please get in touch with your local site if you would like to arrange a chat outside of these sessions. Contact us here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-peterborough-open-advice-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Drawing Social
DESCRIPTION:Join our first Drawing Social of the year on Monday 29 January from 5pm at Granby Winter Garden!  \nThe 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 provided.  \nCreate your new year’s vision board\, finish your work from last year\, or see where your creativity takes you on the day. Feel free to bring along and share your own artworks and projects too.  \nBook your free place
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/drawing-social-2/
LOCATION:Granby Winter Garden\, 37-39 Cairns Street\, Liverpool\, L8 2UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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SUMMARY:Metal Southend: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back!  \nOn 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.  \nYou can choose to have your session in person at our location at Chalkwell Hall in Southend\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There is one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. Any artist that has previously booked a slot on our last 2 open advice sessions won’t be eligible this time. \nYou can book a free 1:1 slot with us . \nWhat’s on offer?\n\nOur team will share their experience and backgrounds during a one-hour long session. Your session will be led by you\, and you can decide what you would like to discuss. What you share with us in the session will stay in the meeting. We will not share your ideas outside of the session space. The sessions can either be in person or online. Please let us know your preference when you book. \nWhat can you talk about? \nAnything to do with your art or practice! We can answer questions you might have about funding or put you in touch with networks and organisations\, or just discuss your project idea.  \nPrevious sessions have included: \n\nDiscussing your creative practice \nTalking through a project idea \nAdvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities \nBuilding relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues \nBudget development or reading draft applications \n\nThese sessions will be led by you\, so please come prepared with questions and discussion points. When booking your slot\, you will be invited to give us some context about what we will be discussing. \nWho can book an Open Advice Session? \nOur sessions are open to artists working in any artform at any stage of their career. Individuals\, collaborations or collectives can book a slot. \nThe only stipulation is that you must live or work in\, or have a strong connection to South Essex (Basildon\, Brentwood\, Castle Point\, Rochford\, Southend-on-Sea\, Thurrock). \nThere is one session available per artist or group and the slots are 1 hour long. Session booking will be open on a first come first served basis. \nWhat timeslots are available? \nDuring the day you will be able to book one of our hour long sessions. Timings are: \n10am-11am\n11.30am-12.30pm\n1.30pm-2.30pm\n3pm-4pm\n4.30pm-5.30pm \nHow to book: \nPlease book via our Eventbrite link .    \nWe understand that projects and funding have different timelines that may fall outside of the dates of these bookable sessions. Please get in touch with your local site if you would like to arrange a chat outside of these sessions. Contact us here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-southend-open-advice-sessions/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:MNAN: Regenerative Art Practices in the Climate Crisis with Sean Roy Parker
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegenerative Art Practices in the Climate Crisis\nArtist\, gardener and writer Sean Roy Parker leads this session on making changes to the way we conduct our creative practices while remaining authentic\, collaborative and inquisitive. The talk considers the socio-economic pressures of being an eco-responsible artist\, and invites us to try radical transparency when considering materials\, labour and audiences. Roy asks “Why does art need to exist indefinitely when we don’t have a forever secured?” \nAbout Sean Roy Parker\nSean Roy Parker is a writer\, food researcher and visual artist based at The Field\, an experimental rural arts residency and co-living project near Ilkeston\, Derbyshire. He practises slow\, low-tech crafts and food preservation with consumer waste and natural abundances\, and shares extensively through labour exchange\, favours and artswaps. In his ongoing project Fermental Health he writes about and leads workshops on the lifecycle of materials\, complexities of interspecies responsibility\, and collaborative problem-solving through the lens of food justice. Roy is patiently anticipating the post-capitalist transition. \nJoin Metal New Artist Network\nA free online session presented by Metal New Artist Network.\nTo join the network and access the full free online programme\, follow the link above and fill out our short artist survey. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/mnan-regenerative-art-practices-in-the-climate-crisis-with-sean-roy-parker/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T194500
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
CREATED:20231218T140326Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Arts Council Funding with Caroline Wallace
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThe 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 you. Caroline will talk through the application form\, the criteria and explore what information you may need to provide as an applicant.  \nThis talk aims to demystify the application process\, as well as providing top tips. Caroline is there to help answer your queries\, so do come prepared with your burning questions!  \nIf you’re interested and would like to know more – please email jack@metalculture.com  \nLink to book:    \n  \nAbout Arts Council England\, Project Grants:\nProject Grants can support individual practitioners\, communities and cultural organisations with projects that focus on: Combined Arts including festivals and carnivals\, Dance\, Libraries\, Literature\, Museums\, Music\, Theatre or Visual Arts. \nThe funding comes from the National Lottery. Grants usually range from £1\,000 to £100\,000. Project Grants is always open\, so you can apply at any time. You can choose whether you would like to apply for up to £30\,000 or over £30\,000 for your project. When the Arts Council say ‘project’\, they mean a series of activities or a piece of work. Your project will have a start and an end date\, and a set of measurable aims that you’d like to achieve in that time. https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants  \n   \nAbout Arts Council England\, Developing Your Creative Practice:\nDeveloping your creative practice funding is to support individuals who are cultural ad creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. Individuals can apply for development activities with ACE supported disciplines\, for example undertaking a period of research\, networking\, or time to create new work. Grants are between £2\,000 and 12\,000 and there are 4 application rounds a year.  https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp  \n  \nAbout Caroline Wallace:\nCaroline Wallace is the Relationship Manager (Engagement and Audiences)\, South East for the Arts Council of England. She has been working in cultural roles for over 25 years including as a County Arts Officer\, Cultural Engagement Officer and as a Project Co-ordinator for Art and the Public Realm. Most of these roles were in Luton or Bedfordshire. They included programming\, community engagement\, managing arts and cultural projects\, fundraising\, and running grant programmes. Events included Carnivals\, Melas\, Mushairas\, and Armed Forces Days.  \nAlongside this work Caroline carried freelance projects\, here is a list to give you an idea of the variety of work they have been involved in:  \n\n Curated ‘Luton Busway Archaeology’ which included an exhibition\, an engagement project and a conference about disability and access to the arts.\n Established groups and ran a variety of projects in empty shops including High Hats a hat shop in Luton.\n Organised a day of Jazz Dance for the Royal Festival Hall with various artists including Jazz-co-tech Dancers.\n Organised the first ever Open Studios national conference for Visual Artists in the UK .\n\nContact: Caroline.Wallace@artscouncil.org.uk 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/save-the-date-understanding-arts-council-funding-with-caroline-wallace/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231221T200000
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Taster workshops with Liverpool Hip Hop Festival at FireFit Youth and Community Hub \nJoin Nikki Blaze and Tony Broke plus special guests for a series of taster sessions with beatboxers\, MCs\, break dancers and graffiti artists. The sessions will be celebrating 50 years of hip hop and are open to young people aged 11-18. \nIf you’re coming along\, email us to let us know at edgehill@metalculture.com \nSupported by Liverpool City Council and Culture Liverpool’s Creative Neighbourhoods Programme.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/hip-hop-at-the-hill/
LOCATION:FireFit Youth and Community Hub\, 115 Upper Warwick Street\, Liverpool\, L8 8HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:Future Network - Papercut and Tell with Fasiha Ashiq
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nPapercutting involves designs being cut into a single sheet of paper and the pieces that are cut away reveal the image you are making. They are often displayed in light boxes or frames. Fasiha will explore stories of identity and memories that sparked joy\, and will teach you how to translate these stories into papercuts. During the workshop\, we’ll look at cutting a scene into a silhouette. A happy memory or objects that remind you of a positive moment will be the main focus.  \nThe workshop will offer a chance to reflect on your art practice through storytelling and experiment with papercutting techniques.   \nNo prior experience of papercutting is needed\, just your creativity and an open mind!    \nDuring lunch\, there will be the opportunity for participants to connect and share what you’ve created\, talk about your own practice\, or just find out what people are up to. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided\, but please feel free to bring your own lunch.   \nIf you have any questions or queries\, then please feel free to get in touch at sarah@metalculture.com or on 01733 893077   \n  \nAbout Fasiha Ashiq  \nFasiha is a Peterborough based artist\, telling stories through illustration\, painting and paper cutting. Fasiha is currently exploring the emotional and familial impact colonialism has had on identity and people like herself. Fasiha has taken a recent interest in exploring the juxtaposition between the aesthetic nature of papercut illustration and the potential dark stories that develop from post-colonial history. Fasiha uses papercutting as a style that is reminiscent of wood carving practiced in Asia. She feels this is also a craft that takes patience and time\, it’s a mindful space to be in when working.  \nImage credits: Fasiha Ashiq \n  \n    
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/future-network-papercut-and-tell-with-fasiha-ashiq/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:Lucky Dip: A festive special with Kate Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up the year with us at our final Lucky Dip of 2023!  \nLucky 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.  \nWe’ll be joined by guest host\, artist and performer Kate Sullivan\, who will lead us through the first half of the evening. Expect games fueled by friendly competition and surprises. The second half of the evening is for meeting and hanging out. Join us to expand your networks and make new connections.  \nDoors open at 7pm. \nBook your free tickets here. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/lucky-dip-2/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:Metal New Artist Network: Share\, Show\, Tell with Kate Marsh
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nThere will be space to talk about what projects you’re working on\, any ideas you might have\, problems you’ve encountered as an artist\, and to network with other creatives to build your own artist connections.   \n  \nKate will open the session with an icebreaker\, before sharing about her own practice and experience of being an artist\, academic and producer. The digital floor is then open to you! Feel free to ask questions\, share your screen\, tell people what you’re up to and ask for support. Kate will facilitate the session so you can focus on sharing.  \n  \nWondering what to share? It could be:  \n– An idea for a piece/performance\n– An artist bio you’ve been working on\n– Questions around funding applications\n– Finding collaborators for a project\n– Top tips you’ve discovered being an artist\n– Feedback on an idea or piece of work  \nIf you’re unsure about sharing but don’t want to miss out on the conversation\, you can still come along and listen. We would love to have your input if you would like to feed in.  \n  \nFormat\nThe session will run for 75 minutes\, and if you’d like to share\, you’ll be given a 3-5 minute slot. If you would prefer to provide us with the information in advance so we can share your work from our screens\, please get in touch. Remember\, there is no pressure to share something.   \n  \nAbout Kate Marsh\nKate Marsh is a disabled dance artist-researcher and producer. She is an associate producer at Metal and a researcher fellow at C-DaRE (Centre for Dance Research at Coventry University). Kate’s interest is primarily in creating and nurturing spaces for marginalised artists to explore and realise their artistic ideas.  \n  \nThere will be live captioning for this session. If you have any questions\, please contact jack@metalculture.com \nImage credit: Pat Mic
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-new-artist-network-share-show-tell-with-kate-marsh/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231127T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:The Drawing Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fourth Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 27 November from 5pm – 6.30 pm! This will be our final event of the year. \nThe Drawing Social is a bi-monthly\, informal drawing network. The 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). The– event brings together artists to share skills and to develop the DIY print and comics scene in Liverpool. \nOver the course of the event\, we will invite you to share your own projects and participate in discussions over vegan snacks. \nCome along and bring your own drawings to share! \nBooking link for free tickets: here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/nov-drawing-social/
LOCATION:Granby Winter Garden\, 37-39 Cairns Street\, Liverpool\, L8 2UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:Metal Peterborough: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back!  \nOn 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:  \n\nDiscussing your creative practice\nTalking through a project idea\nAdvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities\nBuilding relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\nBudget development or reading draft applications \n\nWe’re offering these sessions in person from Chauffeurs Cottage\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There’s one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. Sessions will be open on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in the location where we are based). \nLearn more and book your free session here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-peterborough-open-advice-sessions/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
CREATED:20231103T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T104517Z
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SUMMARY:Metal Liverpool: Open Advice Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back!  \nOn 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\, which might include:  \n\nDiscussing your creative practice \nTalking through a project idea \nAdvice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities \nBuilding relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues \nBudget development or reading draft applications \n\nWe’re offering these sessions in person from Edge Hill Station\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There’s one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. Sessions will be open on a first come first served basis (to those who live and/or work in the location where we are based). \nLearn more and book your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-liverpool-open-advice-sessions/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
CREATED:20231018T154431Z
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SUMMARY:Objects of Affection: Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Objects of Affection: Creative writing workshop with Izzie Major \n“The creative mind plays with the objects it loves” – Carl Jung \nSunday 5 November\, 2-5pm (including 20 minute break) at Metal Liverpool \nA creative writing workshop unlocking the creative power of ‘things’. Using objects as inspiration for creative writing\, 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. Using a mixture of play\, ritual and dream-theory\, participants will be led to connect sensuously with their objects\, revealing potential inner/outer worlds\, dreams and fantasies\, exploring the object’s vital presence and what this may reveal to us about our own innermost desires and sense of humanity. \nFor the final section of the workshop\, we will have the opportunity to perform our writings and creative actions to one another. \nPlease select an object from your home that you would like to connect a little deeper with and bring it with you. Perhaps something you don’t understand (like an uncomfortable pillow) or something you have a long and complicated relationship with (like a piece of cutlery). Participants should bring an object from their home they do not mind others handling or working with. \nNew writers and established writers welcome. \nTo book\, please visit the link here. Limited to 20 places. \n“Under this mask\, another mask. I will never be finished removing all these faces” – Claude Cahun \n“For beauty to work\, there must be a surface capable of receiving the wound.” ― Timothy Morton \nNote: Metal Liverpool has step-free access to the rear of platform 1-2. \nAbout the artist \n \nIzzie Major is a performance artist whose work explores the absurd\, the ritualistic\, the macabre\, the feminine and the grotesque. She has a current obsession and love/hate relationship with domesticity\, it’s strange and questionable role in humanity. She is passionate about bringing extraordinary artistic experiences to non-theatre spaces and community settings.  \nIzzie’s creative practice has its roots in improvisation\, automatism\, immersion\, surrealism\, play\, chance and mystery.  She has worked with a range of arts organisations including Hope Street Limited\, Tate Liverpool\, Capstone Theatre\, Unity Theatre\, Liverpool Biennial\, Bluecoat and most recently Sisters Hope in Denmark. Her latest show The Bedroom will showcase in February 2024\, in a bedroom of the iconic Adelphi Hotel.  \n \nTickets available on Eventbrite – click or tap to visit the link.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/objects-of-affection/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Liverpool":MAILTO:edgehill@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T202406
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SUMMARY:The Signalman: A Ghost Story by Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“As solitary a place as ever I saw…It struck a chill to me\, as if I had left the natural world.” \nA ghostly figure has visited the signalman twice already\, each time preceding a terrible disaster. When the apparition appears for the third time\, it’s up to the signalman to decode its meaning and prevent another catastrophe. \nA gripping slice of gothic horror from Charles Dickens\, regarded as the greatest horror story ever written. \nIn the tradition of classic oral storytelling\, a lantern and two players is all that is needed to tell the spine tingling tale of the Signalman. \nThe tour starts at the atmospheric Engine Room at Metal\, Edge Hill Station and will visit various locations during November. \nIncluding\, the idyllic Mansion House\, The Reader at Calderstones\, the popular pub theatre in Salford\, The Kings Arms\, the reputed establishment Liverpool Athenaeum and a new performance space for Artsgroupie\, The Storey in Lancaster. \nAfter the success of last year’s Ghost Stories for Xmas\, which will be returning in December\, Artsgroupie is delighted to be working again with esteemed local writer and director David Griffiths\, \n  \n“The Signalman is a powerful and haunting story about survivor’s guilt and isolation – something we believe will be of striking relevance to our audience following the pandemic. Our inability to control events around us can be more frightening than any ghost\, as Dickens knew well. He wrote from experience\, a survivor of the Staplehurst railway disaster – events that both inspired and haunted the author.” \nDavid Griffiths\, Writer and Director \n  \n“Last year\, I worked with David on a critically acclaimed production of Orwell’s 1984 and Artsgroupie produced the successful Ghost Stories For Xmas. \nWe are delighted to be once again collaborating on a much- loved classic\, playing some new locations and re-visiting some of our favourite local venues.” \nJohn Maguire\, Creative Director ArtsGroupie \n  \nThere will be two performances of The Signalman at Metal\, Platform 1 Edge Hill railway station\, L7 6ND – on Saturday 4 November at: \n2pm and \n4pm. \n  \nTickets are available here. \n  \nPlease note: this event is ‘hosted at’ Metal Liverpool and functions outside of our programme as a private hire. For more information on the organisers\, please visit their website here. For more information about Metal and our public programme\, please head here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/the-signalman/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtsGroupie":MAILTO:artgroupie@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231030T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231030T200000
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CREATED:20231013T140004Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Room: Exploring the Voices of Black Femininity with Yvonne Hercules
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nFeminism\, Interrupted by Lola Olufemi\nAn Autobiography by Angela Davis\nAin’t I A Woman by bell hooks\n\nJoin Yvonne for an informal conversation over some tasty food\, exploring the nuances of black femininity. Yvonne will share the work of black feminists Angela Davis\, bell hooks\, and Lola Olufemi to kickstart conversations and discussion. \nOver the course of the session\, we will explore themes of black feminism and its intersectionality. \nThere’s no requirement to have read any of the books or have encountered the author’s work before\, they are just starting points to kickstart conversations with freedom to see where they go. Passages will be read out\, with audio or video interview clips played offering a chance for people to discuss and delve into topics. \nThe reading group is free to attend and open to all. This is a chance to make new friends\, gain new perspectives and step outside your comfort zone. \nThis event\, part of a cross-site programme involving some of our long-term and new collaborators\, recognises Black History Month which celebrates the invaluable contributions of black people to British Society.  \nInterested but want to find out more? Get in touch with Jack at jack@metalculture.com or give us a call on 01733 893 077\nAll food will be vegetarian. For any specific dietary requirements please get in touch. \nAbout Yvonne Hercules \nYvonne Hercules is a singer-songwriter/artist & performer based in Cambridge UK. Her music has received nods from publications including Clash Magazine\, The Line of Best Fit\, Afropunk\, and others and she has received support from PRS Foundation\, Arts Council England towards her work. \nInspired by Folk\, Blues\, Rock & Soul\, her songs are a culmination of these genres underpinned by honest\, thought-provoking lyrics. She also draws on inspiration from visual mediums outside of music including art & film\, with visual concepts often coinciding alongside her songs. \nHer recent EP ‘Olive’ is partly inspired by the life & work of feminist activist Olive Morris\, and is a musical journey through Black Femininity and its nuances referencing alternative folk\, alternative soul\, jazz and rock genres. \n  \nOur Access \nThe lobby and mainspace are all on the groundfloor\, with automatic doors to enter the lobby. The doors are wide enough for an electric wheelchair. In the lobby there are a series of doorways. \nThe doorway on the right leads to the mainspace where the group will take place\, which is wide enough for an electric wheelchair. \nBack in the lobby\, the doorway directly ahead of you is to a gender neutral and wheelchair accessible bathroom. The bathroom has handrails and assistance chords. The door on the left leads to the Reading Room\, which is wide enough for a manual wheelchair. \nAll our bathrooms are gender neutral. If you have any specific questions or queries around access please get in touch. \n  \nAbout Pluto Press \nPluto Press is a radical political publishing house. Founded in 1969\, we are one of the world’s oldest radical publishers\, and our focus remains making timely interventions in contemporary struggles. \nThough our collective outlook has developed over time\, we proudly identify as anti-capitalist\, internationalist and politically independent. \nAbout The Left Book Club \nThe Left Book Club is a not-for-profit subscription book service. It’s an affordable way to get a carefully chosen list of the best books that explore world-changing ideas\, direct to your door every month. Every book is printed in a unique edition\, and you can choose between 6 or 12 books a year. Previous titles include ‘Ain’t I A Woman’ by bell hooks\, ‘Bread and Roses’ by Andrea D’Atri\, ‘Respectable: Crossing the Class Divide’ by Lynsey Hanley and many more.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/reading-room-exploring-the-voices-of-black-femininity-with-yvonne-hercules/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
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SUMMARY:MNAN: Design Considerations with Design Print Bind
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will look at the basics of making graphics for sharing online and for print using the example of a launch event for an artists’ book. The workflow\, prompts and tools discussed can be used and modified for a broad range of outcomes and adapted to support your own practice and events. \nBook your free tickets here. \nAbout Design Print Bind\nDesign Print Bind is the studio partnership of graphic designers Flaminia Rossi and Samantha Whetton. We design publications and other printed matter\, visual identities\, websites and teach print and bookbinding skills in universities and public programmes.\nWe operate primarily as graphic designers\, but also produce small runs of printed matter and publications by hand at London Centre for Book Arts\, where we access printing and binding facilities. There we work alongside other printers\, binders and artists and as a part of that larger community we are involved in workshops\, book fairs\, small press publishing and events. \n  \nBook your free tickets here.\nLearn more about our Metal New Artist Network here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/mnan-design-considerations-with-design-print-bind/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Southend: Open Advice Sessions for Global Majority Artists with Elsa James & Metal
DESCRIPTION: Metal Open Advice Sessions for artists are back!  \nOn 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 be led by you and what you’d like to discuss\, which might include:  \n-Discussing your creative practice\n-Talking through a project idea\n– Advice or sign posting to different funding routes or opportunities\n–Building relationships with different organisations\, voluntary groups\, partners or venues\n–Budget development or reading draft applications  \nWe’re offering these sessions in person at Chalkwell Hall\, as well as the option to discuss your work with us online. There is one session available per artist and the slots are 1 hour long. Book here. \nMeet Elsa James:\nElsa James is a British African-Caribbean conceptual artist and activist living in Essex since 1999. Her practice is rooted in contemporary Black activism and invested in an ongoing questioning of visibility and belonging that centres Blackness as a methodology for liberation. Through an interdisciplinary\, collaborative and research-based practice\, she works across live performance\, film\, prints\, spoken word\, neon\, and sound. She was a finalist for the prestigious Freelands Award with Focal Point Gallery in 2021 and\, this year\, a nominated recipient of the Henry Moore Foundation Artists Award. Her work is held in private and public collections\, including the Government Art Collection and Beecroft Art Gallery\, for which she became the first Black British artist to be acquired into the gallery’s collection. In 2022\, she was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Essex. \n \nSessions will be open on a first come first served basis so book your free place here. \nWe are holding these sessions in response to our open call residencies and conversations with artists\, partners and the Metal team. We will be running more Open Advice Sessions for artists on Monday 13 November\, Monday 29 January and Monday 4 March so stay tuned for the announcements!
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/southend-open-advice-sessions-for-global-majority-artists/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Residency Open Call Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION: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 . \nThe 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 Peterborough and Southend\, to meet team members and to ask any questions you might have about our residencies.   \nThe session will take place at 6pm and will last up to 60 minutes. It will include (approximately):  \n\n30 minutes of insight delivered by the Metal team  \n30 minutes of Q&A with the Metal team \n\nOur sessions are free\, but booking is essential. Please book your space .  \nOur Metal Residency Open Call is currently live until Monday 13 November at 5pm. Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/residency-open-call-qa-session/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Arts Green Book Day
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 24th October 13:00 – 17:00 at Everyman Theatre Bistro \n5-11 Hope Street\, L1 9BH \nHosted by Shift\, Powered by Ecotricity \nThe sustainability network for Liverpool\, Shift 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 to reduce the carbon emissions of their buildings and venues\, artistic programme and productions\, the event is open to everyone involved in the arts in Liverpool as a way to develop our understanding and knowledge of creating sustainable practices in the arts. The book covers;  making changes to heating and insulation and energy usage\, to more bespoke challenges between theatre\, dance\, visual arts\, cinema\, live music and more. \nDuring the event there will be an introduction to the Arts Green Book by Paddy Dillon\, as well as talks from green energy suppliers Ecotricity\, Shift and a panel discussion between community cultural spaces Squash\, Kitty’s Laundrette and Future Yard. There will also be networking opportunities with artists and producers\, funders and local authority supporting the Liverpool City Region path to Net Zero. \nTo sign up for free – visit the link here. \nPhoto credit: Hellen Songa ‘Scouse Flowerhouse: Wildflower Seed Saving at Everton Park’
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/arts-green-book-day/
LOCATION:Everyman theatre Bistro\, 5-11 Hope Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L1 9BH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Balancing the Light & Dark: an afternoon of yoga & life drawing
DESCRIPTION:As the clocks go back\, join us to reset body and mind with a balancing Hatha Raja Vinyasa Krama yoga practice and an immersive life drawing. \nHatha Raja Vinyasa Krama yoga is a complete practice. In this class we work to bring the body and mind into stillness\, withdrawing from our surroundings and moving towards observation of the inner self. The asana practice builds in steps (“Krama”) from the easiest to a more complex “peak pose” with numerous variations and modifications offered along the way. The class will bring participants into a self-observational space in preparation for an hour of life drawing. Life drawing is a brilliant practice to observe the body in stillness. We will do a series of basic poses where participants will be encouraged to play\, and draw freely with expression. \nNo prior experience of yoga or life drawing is required. In signing up to the workshop\, you acknowledge that you are in good physical health and that you are fit to take part safely in a yoga class. You will discuss with Sira Yoga if you have any medical conditions or contra-indications that may impact on your yoga practice or your ability to engage in the class. \nNo prior experience of life drawing is needed. Please bring along any preferred materials including a pencil\, rubber and paper. There will be some materials available if needed. \n  \nSunday 22 October 1-4pm \nTicket price: £27 (includes booking fee) – click here to book via Eventbrite. \n  \nAfter leaving a career in academia\, Sian Lincoln established Sira Yoga in April 2023\, having completed her yoga teacher training with internationally renowned teacher Ambra Vallo. She has a number of private students in Liverpool for whom she curates classes. She also teaches small group yoga classes. You can find out more on Instagram @_sirayoga \n  \nPlease note: this event is ‘hosted at’ Metal Liverpool and functions outside of our programme as a private hire. For more information on the organisers\, please visit the link here. For more information about Metal and our public programme\, please head here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sira-yoga-life-drawing/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
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