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 is a session inviting women of the Global Majority to come find the medicine of movement through reconnecting with their body and the natural world around them, organised by Soul… Continue Reading Movement Medicine with Ruth Pitter
A creative craft workshop open to all, where participants use recycled materials and textiles to create a flag or banner that represents and celebrates themselves and their identity, however they… Continue Reading Flag Up Your Identity
Across Bristol, Global Majority communities are already engaging in environmental work in many different ways – through community organising, food growing, cultural practice, land stewardship, wellbeing and care. However, much… Continue Reading Global Majority Environment Gathering
This free session, part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a series of events at Arnolfini – focuses on raising menopause awareness within South Asian and other… Continue Reading Desi Day: Empowering Women Through Menopause Awareness
A Baithak (‘bair-tak’) is an informal and intimate concert in which raga-based music is performed. This is the first in a series of baithaks in the Southwest to take place… Continue Reading Desi Day: Bristol Baithaks: Morning Ragas
Join artist in residence at Knowle West Media Centre, Mereida Fajardo, for this hands-on creative workshop for beginners to learn how to make zines. Mereida will also give an introduction… Continue Reading Zine Making Workshop with Mereida Fajardo
Led by Bristol-based composer, producer, and educator AUGUST, this 2-hour workshop explores the creative possibilities of the human voice. Using frameworks developed through her pioneering work with experimental vocal ensembles,… Continue Reading Create Music with Your Voice: Vocal Workshop with AUGUST
Bristol-based DJ and producer, Indian Man, leads this interactive workshop. Come and learn how to DJ and explore the creation of immersive soundscapes. Taking place in the Community Workshop space… Continue Reading Desi Day: Desi Futurism DJ Workshop
Join artist Sayambrita Mukherjee for this fun, hands-on children’s workshop, exploring Baisakhi through crafts and cultural learning. Children will explore writing simple Bengali letters and New Year numbers, while creating… Continue Reading Desi Day: Baisakhi-themed Arts & Crafts for Kids
Baisakhi is a South Asian festival marking the New Year and the arrival of spring. Step into this rich and vibrant cultural celebration through storytelling, music, dance, creative crafts and… Continue Reading Desi Day: Baisakhi: A Desi New Year & Spring Festival
Vision Bame CIC presents Shifting Seasons Cultural Celebration. Join us for an afternoon of culture, community and celebration. Free entry, all welcome. Expect delicious international food, live choir performances, cultural… Continue Reading Shifting Seasons Cultural Celebration
Dance is a universal language. It builds communities, transcends time and holds history in our feet. Dances of DIASPORA! is a project conceived by the Diverse Artists Network to honour… Continue Reading Dances of DIASPORA!
This musical theatre showcase features work by artists of the Caribbean diaspora, exploring themes of migration, identity and the enduring influence of the Windrush generation on British life. Farewell Jamaica… Continue Reading DIASPORA! on Stage: Songs & Stories from the Caribbean Islands
CROWN/تاج is the UK’s first touring production combining classical Persian dance, contemporary dance and Sufi whirling to tell a story of displacement, identity and body sovereignty to an original soundtrack… Continue Reading Company SHE Presents: CROWN/تاج
Fusing rhythms from the African diaspora with sounds from across the globe, to delving into the deeper realms of electronic music. Expect hypnotic melodies & captivating rhythms, coupled with percussive… Continue Reading IKAMBA DJ Set
MĀDŁY is a multilingual singer, rapper and poet, whose work weaves together the threads of neo-soul, nu-jazz and hip hop. Expect hard-hitting flows and content, combined with soulful, melodic and… Continue Reading MĀDŁY
DIASPORA! is thrilled to welcome WINK to the Canteen for their second festival session. Expect sexy basslines, waist whiners and all-round gorgeous energy. All free, no need to book -… Continue Reading WINK Collective DJ Set
