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Artists Gathering on DIASPORA! 2026
Fri 28 November, 2025 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT
Free
The countdown to DIASPORA! ’26 has begun. Come to the next Artists Gathering to find out how we plan to collaborate with artists, facilitators and cultural groups.
This session will cover:
- An outline of our vision for DIASPORA! ’26
- An update on where we are with funding (headline: things are still uncertain)
- Some of the venues we’ll be partnering with, and what that means for how the festival will work
- Different ways you can be included the programme
Join us on Friday 28 November, 11am-1pm in the Community Workshop at Arnolfini, to see how you can get involved!
Accessibility Information:
Physical Access
- Level Access: All public areas, including the galleries, shop, and café bar, have level access.
- Lifts: Lifts provide access to all floors of the building.
- Wheelchairs: Free wheelchairs are available for visitors to borrow.
- Portable Seating: Portable folding stools are available around the galleries for visitors to use.
- Accessible Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on multiple floors (Floors -1, 0, and 2).
Sensory & Cognitive Access
- Assistance Dogs: Assistance dogs and those in training are permitted in the venue.
- Hearing Loops: Hearing loops are available in the Café Bar and the main auditorium.
- BSL Interpreters: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters can be provided for selected events upon request.
- Relaxed Openings: Relaxed exhibition openings are sometimes held for blind and partially sighted visitors.
- Rest Friendly Space: Arnolfini is a Rest Friendly space, aiming to be a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Support for Events & Other Needs
- Carer Tickets: A free carer ticket is available for ticketed events when booked in advance.
- Discounted Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for some events for visitors receiving disability benefits.
- Visitor Experience Team: The team can assist with requests for portable seating, wheelchair use, and other accessibility needs.
Getting Here
- Automatic Doors: The building features automatic doors from the quayside to the main entrance.
- Parking: Two designated Blue Badge parking spaces are located nearby in the Mud Dock City Docks car park.
- Public Transport: Many bus services stop nearby at Broad Quay and Queen Square.
