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Artists Gathering: Embodied self-care and wellbeing
Fri 31 October, 2025 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT
£5
Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect, share their projects, hear from guest artists, and network.
This month’s session will be led by Lildonia Lawrence, with a focus on self-care and wellbeing.
Would you like some practical tips on how to stay grounded, compassionate and connected in times of social and political upheaval? Then join us on Friday, 31 October in the Community Workshop space at Arnolfini from 11am-1pm.
Through discussion, reflection, and mindful movement, we’ll consider the embodied impact of rising fascism, the emotional weight of social media, and practical ways to protect our energy. Together, we’ll nurture calm and love as powerful acts of collective resistance and care.
Lildonia Lawrence is a Wellbeing Coach and Equity & Diversity Trainer. Having worked in the field since 2010, she specialises in BIPOC wellbeing, anti-racism, and equitable healthcare. Her passion stems from the belief that everyone, especially those facing social exclusion, deserves access to top-tier mental health and wellbeing education.
She is the author of Back Yourself: A Wellbeing Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma and hosts the Intersections podcast.
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
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Carer Tickets: A free carer ticket is available for ticketed events when booked in advance.
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Discounted Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for some events for visitors receiving disability benefits.
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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.
