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 material world around us. This will be the most significant institutional presentation of Lai’s work to date. Lai’s sculptures combine everyday objects with his own… 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 new film commission marking a landmark in the artist’s moving image practice. The film uses audio feedback as a metaphor for the circulation of rhythm,… Continue Reading Feedback by Olukemi Lijadu
“There is rice at home” is a well known saying in African households to signify that we already have an abundance of what we need. “Rice at Home” extends this conversation in this documentary directed by Louise Ndibwirende and produced by Martha Redfern which brings together elders from Rwanda, Bangladesh and India as they reflect… Continue Reading Rice At Home | Film & Q&A
On Sunday 15 February 2026, Power Town Festival will take place at Strange Brew, Bristol, from 1pm to 11pm. Power Town Festival is a full-day, family-friendly celebration of music, culture and community, created to champion Black and Global Majority artists and celebrate African and Caribbean culture in Bristol. The festival is delivered by Creative Power… Continue Reading Power Town Fest: Donae’o LIVE,Kenny All Star, Kwazy & more
Join Jessica Olivia Neill, writer and DAN event producer, for this free writing workshop on the theme of creative community. Part of our Community Celebration taking place at Arnolfini on 21 February, this session will explore some creative writing prompts, poetry examples, and how to write a poem as a group. Head to the Reading Room on floor 2.… Continue Reading Poetry as Community: A Creative Writing Workshop
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
Come and take part in this free singing workshop with actor, writer, singer, producer and creator of the musical DAWTA, Dionne Draper. Part of our Community Celebration taking place at Arnolfini on the 21 February, this interactive session is for all ages and abilities. This session will take place in the Community Workshop on floor 2. !function(e,t){if(!e.getElementById(t)){var c=e.createElement(“script”);c.id=t,c.src=”https://static.beaconproducts.co.uk/js-sdk/production/beaconcrm.min.js”,e.getElementsByTagName(“head”).appendChild(c)}}(document,”beacon-js-sdk”)
Artist Carlota Matos has been running a Creative Leadership Training programme in partnership with the charity Borderlands, supporting migrant women to build confidence in planning and leading creative workshops. In this session, participants from the training will be sharing creative activities they have developed. From flower arranging to food memories, come and explore your creativity… Continue Reading Get Creative! Women’s Workshop
What We Inherit, What We Carry An Experiential Introduction to Systemic Constellations Systemic Constellations, which includes family constellations, is an experiential approach to understanding human experience through the lens of systems. A system might be a family, but it can also be a relationship, a workplace, a community, a culture, or a collective history. Systemic work… Continue Reading Intro to Systemic (Family) Constellations: Online Experiential Workshop with Katie Despres
Embark on an artistic journey in our Japanese-Style Painting Course. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, come and explore the dynamic dance of brushstrokes and nuances of black ink. Under the guidance of local artist Sachin Babbar, the workshops are an invitation to practice the Zen of brushwork using calligraphy brushes, black ink,… Continue Reading Japanese-Style Painting 6-week course (Afternoon)
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. Come along this Friday 27th February, 11am-1pm in the Community Workshop at Arnolfini to our Artists Gathering when we’ll be talking about how to get involved… Continue Reading Artists Gathering: Festivals Special
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 themes such as identity, migration, trauma, inequality and gender. This multidisciplinary exhibition includes her critically acclaimed Venice Biennale pavilion installation A Dance with her Myth… Continue Reading A land as big as her skin by Mounira Al Solh
