Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect, share their projects, and discuss areas where support is needed within the arts community. Join us on Friday, 27 June, 11 AM–1 PM at Arnolfini Arts for our next Artists Gathering, on balancing parenthood with a creative career. Led by… Continue Reading Artist Gathering: Balancing Parenthood With A Creative Career
Fun in the Park in Kingswood Park is back! A fun, family-friendly day out in the park with children’s rides, circus skills workshops, facepainting, music on the bandstand, a range of fun activities from local community groups and delicious food options. Please save the date and watch this space for updates!
Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect, share their projects, and discuss areas where support is needed within the arts community. Join us on Friday, 25 July, for our next Artist Gathering on socially-engaged arts practice. If you’d like to find out more about how art can… Continue Reading Artist Gathering on Socially-Engaged Arts Practice
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… Continue Reading Artists Gathering: Embodied self-care and wellbeing
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… Continue Reading Artists Gathering on DIASPORA! 2026
Join us Saturday, 21st February from 12:00 to 18:00 at Arnolfini for a vibrant community celebration bringing together the Diverse Artists Network (DAN) and the wider creative community. This special gathering honours the power of artistic expression and highlights community resilience in the face of unrest, amplifying creativity as a force for connection, healing, and… Continue Reading Community Celebration
Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect, share their projects, and discuss areas where support is needed within the arts community. Nature’s loving embrace is our constant background yet world political events, our own life challenges and social upheavals we are living through interrupt our innate connection to… Continue Reading Artist Gathering on Embodiment and Wellbeing
Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering, with music, tea, and cakes, where you can connect with others, get creative, and take part in something meaningful that celebrates creativity, diversity, and community spirit. Whether you’re part of a community group, attending on your own, or coming with friends or family, everyone is invited to… Continue Reading Afri Club X DIASPORA! Gathering + Community Flag Making Workshop
Join us for a film and food night at The Pearl Exchange in Bude, marking the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. This event brings the community together to connect, celebrate diverse and inclusive spaces, and support positive mental health. Guests will share a Palestinian-inspired meal before watching Palestine Comedy Club, a 2025 documentary following… Continue Reading Film & Food Night: Palestine Comedy Club @ The Pearl Exchange, Bude
Did you take part in DIASPORA! festival? Whether you were a performing artist, a facilitator, or just curious about who we are, we’d love to see you! Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect, share their projects, and discuss areas where support is needed within the arts… Continue Reading Artist Gathering Open Day
Facilitated by Jose Barco (CoLab International Ltd) Join the DAN team at Arnolfini on Friday 26th (11:00am – 1:00pm) for Shaping the Future of DAN’s Artist Gatherings. Our Artist Gatherings are valued spaces for creatives to connect, share experiences, and discover new opportunities across disciplines and cultures. Whether you are a regular or joining for… Continue Reading Shaping the Future of DAN’s Artist Gatherings
Join Ella McDonald from the BFI NETWORK team at Watershed on Friday 31st July at Arnolfini. Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged… Continue Reading Artists Gathering on BFI NETWORK’s New Free Scheme
