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
Diaspora Island gathers Bristol-based artists with roots across the world, weaving together perspectives on the human condition and the shifting meaning of home. Moving between folk tales, dance, and acts… Continue Reading Voices of the Diaspora
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
Come dance and draw with dancers with Sachin and Anna. This session is a special for DIASPORA!, offering festival-goers the chance to dance and draw live performers in a collaborative… Continue Reading Dancing & Drawing with Sachin & Anna
Enjoy a tour of the harbour from the water in this special collaboration with Bristol Community Ferry Boats for DIASPORA! Explore the city’s maritime history, from its role in the… Continue Reading Bristol Harbour History Tour: DIASPORA! Special
‘What we cannot imagine cannot come into being’ – bell hooks Join mental health and performance charity Many Minds for an interactive and inclusive workshop inviting you to dream with… Continue Reading Collective Dreaming for the Future with Many Minds
Makaani Arts is a new collective aiming to champion and showcase music and cultural crafts from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) diaspora, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan. Makaani… Continue Reading Makaani Arts Hosts: Spirit of SWANA
Come and sing soulful, a cappella arrangements by 20th century soul icons. All singing levels welcome. About Dionne Dionne Draper is a professional singer and actor who brings people together.… Continue Reading Sing with Soul
Join artist and set designer Alexia Dobre for Miniature Worlds of Broadmead, a hands-on creative workshop rooted in giving old objects a new life. Using reclaimed and everyday materials, participants… Continue Reading Miniature Worlds of Broadmead: A Model-Making Workshop
Join Mamadou Keita, from Guinea-Conakry, for a mixed-level Djembe workshop at the Jam Jar, inviting you to play and sing soulful West African rhythms in a collaborative setting. Limited drum… Continue Reading Foli – Bristol Djembe Players
Formed in 2025 by singer-songwriter Yiran Liu, Hazed Date is a Bristol-based five-piece emerging from the city’s vibrant Queer POC community. Their sound is a compelling blend of heavy, distorted… Continue Reading Hazed Date
