In this series of minimalist oil pastel drawings, curated by Rainmaker Gallery, Jason Wesaw reflects on reconnection, resilience and the healing power of return. Through subtly textured surface and carefully… Continue Reading Returning by Jason Wesaw
Queendom Rising is a new photography exhibition by Bristol-based photographer George Netana celebrating women from Bristol’s diverse diaspora communities. This portrait series is inspired by the artist’s lived experience as a mother… Continue Reading Queendom Rising: Portraits of Diaspora by George Netana
Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai (b.1969, Kuala Lumpur), bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the… Continue Reading RAIN/RUIN by Phillip Lai
Spike Island presents Feedback, the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu. Developed through research in Chicago, Lagos and Bristol, the exhibition centres on a major… Continue Reading Feedback by Olukemi Lijadu
Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh invites you into a vivid world where ancient mythology collides with contemporary experience. In this exhibition, she poignantly and playfully navigates a multitude of complex… Continue Reading A land as big as her skin by Mounira Al Solh
Rooted in West African cultural heritage, CRAZE WORLD uses symbols, figures and patterns to confront social issues such as racism, police brutality and censorship. The work in this collection reflects… Continue Reading CRAZE WORLD by BÓLÁRINWÁ
Come and explore the work of the Diverse Artists Network, the Bristol-based development agency behind the DIASPORA! festival, through this exciting exhibition: Out of Many. Founded in 2020 by Deasy… Continue Reading Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition
This creative writing session uses mindfulness techniques to celebrate your unique self. Held in a supportive and playful atmosphere, the workshop focuses on personal expression and wellbeing. Participants are encouraged… Continue Reading Writing for Wellbeing with Agata Palmer
A contemplative and guided tea experience that will nourish the body, soothe the mind and excite the spirit. Tea has long held a sacred place in the heart of Eastern… Continue Reading ATTIC Teas: Breathe & Brew
The Great Oak Tree Hub invites you to a fun and friendly sewing craft day. Come along and learn how to make your own small tote bag to take home.… Continue Reading Sewing Craft Day: Make Your Own Tote Bag
Join poet, Sharena Lee Satti, for this all-abilities workshop exploring how identity and home can shape creative expression. The session invites participants to reflect on their own stories, the echoes… Continue Reading DIASPORA! Online: Estate to Stage: Echoes, Breath & Words
A free monthly meet-up for creatives, artists and technologists interested in making things happen in/with communities. Whether you already work with communities or are curious to begin, you’re welcome here… Continue Reading Community x Arts x Tech Meetups
Big Team are hosting our annual Elevate Us networking event. The aim of this event is to explore how people with neurodiversities navigate creative freelancing. The panel will focus on… Continue Reading Neurodiversity and Creative Freelancing: Elevate Us
Raise the Bar Raise the Bar presents Poems of DIASPORA! Featuring four headline poets, representing four different continents: Daljit Nagra, Maureen Onwunali, Bohdan Piasecki and Chloe Tenesha. Plus our resident… Continue Reading Raise the Bar: Poems of DIASPORA!
Expect ultra-tight musicianship and unstoppable energy as Nubiyan Twist bring their electrifying blend of jazz, afrobeat, soul, hip-hop and dance music to the stage with a brand new line-up and… Continue Reading Nubiyan Twist
Drawing from an expansive palette of R&B, neo soul, contemporary jazz and poetic songwriting, British-Nigerian award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Ego Ella May is creating music that resonates deeply across generations… Continue Reading Ego Ella May
Priscilla Andersohn is a singer/ songwriter rooted in the London/ Bristol scene. She crafts atmospheric alternative pop built on live instrumentation and emotional depth. Performing with bass, guitar and percussion,… Continue Reading Priscilla Andersohn
Tuto Barrios creates a vibrant fusion of multi-instrumental Colombian roots and electronic production. Charango, marimba, gaitas and percussion weave through deep MPC beats, bringing together tropical groove, Andean melody and… Continue Reading Tuto Barrios
A genre-spanning set to keep you moving and grooving with our very own Giulia with a G. Expect percussive and melodic house and techno from around the world and everything… Continue Reading Giulia with a G
