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SUMMARY:Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 change. \nThe event is an opportunity to learn more about what we do\, meet our Friends of DAN\, connect with fellow creatives\, and stay up to date with Bristol’s dynamic grassroots arts scene. You’ll also hear about the launch of our exciting Agency and how you can be a part of what’s to come! \nThe day will be lively\, inclusive and family-friendly\, featuring: \n\ncreative workshops for all ages\nlive music\ntheatre and dance performances\nopen mic\na raffle with exciting prizes\ndelicious food and space to relax and connect.\n\nWhether you’re an artist\, a supporter of the arts\, or simply curious\, come celebrate creativity\, community and collective resilience with us. \n💃 Are you a community group or cultural dance group that has a circle dance as part of your culture? Email us at hello@diverseartistsnetwork.com to get involved. \n✍️ If you wish to become a volunteer\, please email us at danvolunteermanager@gmail.com. \n\n \n\n\nAccessibility Information:\nPhysical Access\n\nLevel Access & Lifts: There is level access or ramp entry to the ground floor. An internal lift provides access to galleries and event spaces on Levels 1 and 2.\nWheelchair Loans: Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow for free on a first-come\, first-served basis; advance booking is recommended by emailing Visitor Services.\nSeating: Portable folding stools are available throughout the galleries\, and quiet seating can be found in the Reading Room on Level 2.\nAccessible Toilets: Fully accessible and gender-neutral toilets are located on Level 0 (inside the Café Bar) and Level  \n\nVisual & Auditory Support\n\nAudio Described Tours: Scheduled audio-described tours are provided for major exhibitions (e.g.\, the Everything is Energytour on January 30\, 2026). Recorded audio descriptions are also hosted on Soundcloud.\nLarge Print Guides: Large text guides are available at gallery entrances for all exhibitions.\nHearing Support: A hearing loop system is installed in key areas of the venue.\nLighting & Contrast: The building features effective lighting and strong color contrast on doors and floors to aid visually impaired visitors. \n\nAssistance & Calm Spaces\n\nAssistance Dogs: All assistance dogs and dogs in training are welcome. Water bowls are provided in the Café Bar on Level 0.\nRestful Spaces: The Reading Room is designated as a “Rest Friendly” space for visitors needing a quiet environment.\nCompanion Tickets: Free tickets are available for companions or carers of people with additional needs for ticketed events. \n\nArrival & Parking\n\nBlue Badge Parking: There are two designated spaces in the Mud Dock City Docks car park and additional spaces in the nearby Grove Car Park (BS1 4RB).\nPublic Transport: Most city centre buses stop at The Centre/Broad Quay or Queen Square\, roughly a five-minute walk away.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/community-celebration/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Poetry as Community: A Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/poetry-as-community-a-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Power Town Fest: Donae’o LIVE\,Kenny All Star\, Kwazy & more
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 15 February 2026\, Power Town Festival will take place at Strange Brew\, Bristol\, from 1pm to 11pm. \nPower 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 Town\, a Black-led organisation based in St Paul’s\, with a strong focus on turning community talent into professional opportunity. \nNight Lineup [7pm – 11pm]:\nDonae’o LIVE\nKenny All Star\nKwazi LIVE\nOlivia Rose LIVE\nBristol vs Birmingham DJ Clash \nDaytime Lineup [1pm – 7pm]:\nElijah A.M\nXyzelle\nSashca\nDJ Eazy\nMarns\nDanny A\nKhiah Lou\nKhadija Palmer\nNyamka \nThe festival is headlined by Donae’o\, one of the most influential voices in UK music\, alongside Kenny Allstar\, Kwazy fresh from Glastonbury Festival\, and a showcase of Bristol Grassroots artists and Creative Power Town’s Artist Development Programme graduates. \nAlongside live music\, the programme includes a Bristol vs Birmingham DJ clash. \nPlease follow like and share on instagram @powertownfestival \nThis event has been made possible thanks to West England Mayoral Combined Authority\, public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and The Nesbit Trust. \nEntry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs\, 1:1 ratio) \nAccessibility Information: \n\nStrange Brew in Bristol is a fully accessible\, inclusive\, and independent music venue offering step-free access throughout. It features dedicated\, gender-neutral accessible toilets\, lowered bars\, and allocated\, flexible viewing areas for wheelchair users. Carers receive free entry\, and registered assistance animals are welcomed. \n\nKey accessibility features at Strange Brew include:\n\nMobility: The entire venue is on the ground floor with step-free\, level access.\nFacilities: Gender-neutral\, accessible\, and ambulant-disabled toilets are available.\nSupport: Free tickets for carers/personal assistants are provided; emailing in advance is recommended for specific seating or space requests.\nSafety & Sensory: Staff can be notified to reduce or stop strobe/flashing lights for epilepsy awareness.\nParking: There are 9 Blue Badge parking spaces directly in front of the venue.\nAccess Limitations: The stage itself is not wheelchair accessible. \n\nFor specific inquiries\, contact the venue at info@strangebrewbristol.com. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/power-town-fest-donaeo-livekenny-all-star-kwazy-more/
LOCATION:Strange Brew\, 10-12 Fairfax St\, Bristol\, BS1 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Rice At Home | Film & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:“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. \n“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 on their experiences of heritage\, culture and ancestry. \nYou will be moved by the raw and authentic conversations – and inspired to take the time to deeply connect with your roots and the richness of your community. \nThe event will include a Q&A with the cast and opportunity to network following the film in Watershed bar. \nBring your friends\, co-workers or family for a moment of connection\, celebration and joy. \nEntry requirements: no age restrictions. \nAccessibility Information: \nBuilding Accessibility\n\nEntrance: Accessible via a ramped\, electronically assisted door.\nInternal Access: A lift from the main entrance provides level access to the first floor\, including the Pervasive Media Studio.\nToilets: Gender-neutral\, gender-specific\, and accessible toilets\, including a large family room.\nGuide/Hearing Dogs: Welcome.\nQuiet Space: Available within the Pervasive Media Studio. \n\nCinema & Event Accessibility\n\nAudio Description (AD): Available for visually impaired visitors via headphones\, detailing on-screen action.\nDescriptive Subtitling (DS): For Deaf/hard-of-hearing guests\, showing dialogue plus significant sounds (e.g.\, phone ringing\, door slamming).\nRelaxed Screenings: Modified for sensory sensitivities (lights up\, sound down\, freedom to move/talk).\nBSL Interpretation: Offered for some talks and events; check their calendar. \n\nFor More Info\n\nContact: 0117 927 5100 or access@watershed.co.uk.\nVisual Story: A downloadable guide to familiarize yourself with the venue.\nAccess Register: Sign up for updates on accessible screenings. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/rice-at-home-film-qa/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Artists Gathering All About Funding
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 30 January\, 11am-1pm\, for our first Artists Gathering of 2026. This month’s session is all about funding\, something artists always need but don’t always know how to get. With expert insight from Fleur Williams of Sasolo\, Izzy Cross of Noods Levels\, and members of the DAN team\, come along and bring your questions about how to fund your projects. \nArtists Gatherings are free for DAN members or £5 for non-members. \n \n\nPhysical Access\n\nLevel Access & Lifts: There is level access or ramp entry to the ground floor. An internal lift provides access to galleries and event spaces on Levels 1 and 2.\nWheelchair Loans: Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow for free on a first-come\, first-served basis; advance booking is recommended by emailing Visitor Services.\nSeating: Portable folding stools are available throughout the galleries\, and quiet seating can be found in the Reading Room on Level 2.\nAccessible Toilets: Fully accessible and gender-neutral toilets are located on Level 0 (inside the Café Bar) and Level 2. \n\n\nVisual & Auditory Support\n\nAudio Described Tours: Scheduled audio-described tours are provided for major exhibitions (e.g.\, the Everything is Energy tour on January 30\, 2026). Recorded audio descriptions are also hosted on Soundcloud.\nLarge Print Guides: Large text guides are available at gallery entrances for all exhibitions.\nHearing Support: A hearing loop system is installed in key areas of the venue.\nLighting & Contrast: The building features effective lighting and strong color contrast on doors and floors to aid visually impaired visitors. \n\n\nAssistance & Calm Spaces\n\nAssistance Dogs: All assistance dogs and dogs in training are welcome. Water bowls are provided in the Café Bar on Level 0.\nRestful Spaces: The Reading Room is designated as a “Rest Friendly” space for visitors needing a quiet environment.\nCompanion Tickets: Free tickets are available for companions or carers of people with additional needs for ticketed events. \n\n\nArrival & Parking\n\nBlue Badge Parking: There are two designated spaces in the Mud Dock City Docks car park and additional spaces in the nearby Grove Car Park (BS1 4RB).\nPublic Transport: Most city centre buses stop at The Centre/Broad Quay or Queen Square\, roughly a five-minute walk away.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artists-gathering-funding/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Digital Design Activism Lab
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Design Activism Lab is a guerrilla workshop for those ready to weaponize creativity! \n\n\n\n\nThe Digital Design Activism Lab is a guerrilla workshop that explores design and culture as tools of resistance. Participants learn to craft visual storytelling that circulates through culture\, spreads\, and reshapes public imagination. Blending radical micro-lectures with hands-on experimentation\, the Lab invites participants to reclaim design as dissent and join a movement of cultural resistance. \nThis will be a collaboration between X Vendetta\, The Climate Propagandist\, and the Entertainment + Culture Pavilion – in partnership with Siddiqui Media. \nHosted in the Pervasive Media Studios at The Watershed. \nAccessibility Features:\n\nBuilding Access: Ramped\, electronically assisted main entrance\, lift access to upper floors\, accessible toilets\, and gender-neutral facilities.\nScreenings & Events: Relaxed Screenings (lower sound/lights\, more space)\, Descriptive Subtitles (DS)\, Audio Description (AD)\, and BSL-interpreted talks.\nStaff & Support: BSL-trained staff\, quiet spaces\, and a Visual Story for preparation.\nAssistance Animals: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.\nParking: Two Blue Badge spaces available at the rear on Canons Road. \n\nFor Detailed Information:\n\nWatershed Access Page: https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit/access.\nVisual Story (PDF): https://www.watershed.co.uk/visit/visual-story.\nAccessAble Report: For in-depth details on facilities. \n\nHow to Connect:\n\nContact them via email or call 0117 927 6444 for specific questions.\nJoin their Accessible Mailing list for updates on accessible events. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/the-digital-design-activism-lab/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T170714
CREATED:20251219T170306Z
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SUMMARY:Siddiqui Speaks: Shorts Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Siddiqui Media presents Siddiqui Speaks at Watershed – an unmissable celebration of their 4th business birthday – showcasing films around the world focussing on nature & social impact. \n18:00 – Arrive in Waterside 3 Events Space for Music & popcorn \n18:15 – Event Begins \n20:30 – Join us after the event in the Café Bar for Drinks & Music. \nKey Accessibility Features:\n\nBuilding Access: Ramped\, electronically assisted main entrance\, lift to all floors\, level access within\, and clear signage.\nToilets: Gender-neutral\, gender-specific\, family rooms\, and large accessible toilets with grab rails.\nStaff Training: Staff have basic BSL (British Sign Language) and Deaf awareness training.\nAccessible Programme: Offers Audio Description\, Descriptive Subtitling\, and Relaxed Screenings for neurodiverse audiences or those wanting a comfortable environment.\nSensory Support: Includes a Visual Story to prepare visitors and works with access consultants.\nAssistance Animals: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.\nParking: Two Blue Badge parking spaces available at the rear. \n\nFor More Info:\n\nVisit their dedicated Access page on their website.\nSign up for their Accessible Mailing list for event updates. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/siddiqui-speaks-shorts-showcase/
LOCATION:Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T183000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Foundations. A 6 week course for Beginners & Returners
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to build your yoga foundation in this 6-week course that will leave you feeling centered and strong. \n🧘 Yoga Foundations — 6-Week Beginners Course \n(formerly “Yoga for Beginners” at Yogasara) \n📍 St Anne’s House\, Brislington (BS4)🗓 Mondays: 6.30-7.30pm 2026 \nSo excited to running this course again at St Annes House \nAfter 9 years of running this well-loved course at Yogasara\, I’m delighted to bring it to St Anne’s House — supporting both a new venue and the local BS4 community. \nThis 6-week course offers a gentle\, accessible introduction to yoga. Together we’ll explore the four pillars of yoga: \n\nBreathwork — calming and steadying the nervous system\nMeditation — simple practices for presence and perspective\nAsana (movement) — building strength\, steadiness\, and flexibility\nPhilosophy — everyday wisdom you can take off the mat\n\nYou don’t need any experience — all bodies are welcome. This isn’t about bending into shapes\, but about finding steadiness\, boundaries\, and resilience that support everyday life. \nAs the seasons shift\, autumn is the perfect time to begin: a chance to reflect\, reset\, and root yourself in practices that bring clarity and strength for the colder months ahead. \nCourse Dates: 12 Jan / 19 Jan / 26 Jan / 2 Feb / 9 Feb / 16 Feb\n🌿 Why St Anne’s House? \n\nFree on-site parking (including accessible spaces)\nAccessible ground-floor Mill Room with step-free access\nBristol Community Sauna & Cold Plunge on site for post-class relaxation\nA vibrant community hub with creative studios\, café\, and local projects\nLearn more: stanneshouse.org\n\nWhat to Bring \nWear comfortable clothes you can move inBring your own yoga mat and props if you have them\, plus a blanket and pillow for relaxationMats are available to borrow if needed \nAbout Katie\nI’m a Senior Yoga Teacher (1\,500+ hrs) and Family Constellations Facilitator\, known for a supportive\, down-to-earth approach. For me\, yoga is less about flexibility and more about building capacity\, perspective\, and steadiness that make life feel different — clearer\, lighter\, more possible. www.katiedespres.com \n👉 Book your place– spaces limited
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/yoga-foundations-a-6-week-course-for-beginners-returners/
LOCATION:St Anne’s House – Community And Creative Hub\, Saint Anne's Road\, Bristol\, BS4 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Artists Gathering on DIASPORA! 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis session will cover:\n\n\nAn outline of our vision for DIASPORA! ’26\nAn update on where we are with funding (headline: things are still uncertain)\nSome of the venues we’ll be partnering with\, and what that means for how the festival will work\nDifferent ways you can be included the programme\n\nJoin us on Friday 28 November\, 11am-1pm in the Community Workshop at Arnolfini\, to see how you can get involved!\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information: \nPhysical Access \n\nLevel Access: All public areas\, including the galleries\, shop\, and café bar\, have level access.\nLifts: Lifts provide access to all floors of the building.\nWheelchairs: Free wheelchairs are available for visitors to borrow.\nPortable Seating: Portable folding stools are available around the galleries for visitors to use.\nAccessible Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on multiple floors (Floors -1\, 0\, and 2).\n\nSensory & Cognitive Access \n\nAssistance Dogs: Assistance dogs and those in training are permitted in the venue.\nHearing Loops: Hearing loops are available in the Café Bar and the main auditorium.\nBSL Interpreters: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters can be provided for selected events upon request.\nRelaxed Openings: Relaxed exhibition openings are sometimes held for blind and partially sighted visitors.\nRest Friendly Space: Arnolfini is a Rest Friendly space\, aiming to be a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.\n\nSupport for Events & Other Needs \n\nCarer Tickets: A free carer ticket is available for ticketed events when booked in advance.\nDiscounted Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for some events for visitors receiving disability benefits.\nVisitor Experience Team: The team can assist with requests for portable seating\, wheelchair use\, and other accessibility needs.\n\nGetting Here \n\nAutomatic Doors: The building features automatic doors from the quayside to the main entrance.\nParking: Two designated Blue Badge parking spaces are located nearby in the Mud Dock City Docks car park.\nPublic Transport: Many bus services stop nearby at Broad Quay and Queen Square.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artist-gathering-on-diaspora-2026/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Networking,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Systemic Constellations: A one-day experiential workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about Systemic Constellations and experience it firsthand! with Katie Despres & Jamie Colston \n\n\nWelcome to An introduction to Systemic Constellations: An experiential workshop! Join us at Subud hall for a transformative event where you will dive into the world of Systemic Constellations. This interactive workshop will provide you with a hands-on experience to explore the dynamics of family systems and relationships. Discover how hidden dynamics impact your life and gain insights to create positive changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of systemic constellations in a supportive environment. Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Systemic Constellations: A One-Day Experiential Workshop \nDates:\nSaturday 27th September | Friday 28th November \nA new way of understanding what shapes your life\nSome challenges are difficult to think your way out of. Patterns repeat. Emotions linger. Decisions feel fogged. Despite your insight\, something deeper seems to be at play. \nSystemic Constellations offer a different kind of perspective. One that looks not only at your individual experience\, but also at the wider systems you’re part of: family\, work\, culture\, inheritance. This is a way of listening to what hasn’t yet been seen or acknowledged\, through a mix of experiential exercises\, embodiment\, and intuitive insight. \nThese one-day workshops are designed to offer a practical\, grounded introduction to systemic work\, with time to explore\, reflect and experience the method firsthand. \nWho this is for\nThese workshops are for everyone who is curious about what lies beneath the surface of complex issues\, in life\, relationships\, or work. You might be: \n\nNoticing repeating patterns and wondering if they began somewhere earlier\nHolding roles or responsibilities that feel heavy\, unclear or misaligned\nWanting to explore new ways of looking at entangled systems\, personal\, professional\, cultural\nA therapist\, coach\, facilitator or manager looking to broaden your understanding of relational dynamics\nHave heard of constellations work but are slightly terrified of coming. This is a softer introduction\nYou are a professional who wants to see how this work adds understanding to dynamics in the work place.\n\nNo previous experience is needed. Whether you come with a personal question\, or simply want to witness and take part\, you’ll be supported throughout. \nWhat you’ll experience\n\nAn introduction to the theory and practice of systemic constellations\nCore principles including the Orders of Love\, systemic perception\, and embodied knowing\nGroup exercises to map hidden patterns and dynamics\nLive constellations facilitated by Katie and Jamie\nA reflective space to make sense of what emerges\n\nThese workshops are practical\, embodied and participatory. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how systemic dynamics show up in your own life and work\, and how to begin responding to them with more clarity and compassion. \nFacilitators \nKatie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator with a rich professional background spanning executive recruitment\, entrepreneurship\, and personal development. After studying Psychology\, she began her career in London working for entrepreneur James Caan\, CBE\, before founding her own international recruitment firm and property business in Bristol. Alongside this\, she trained as a Transpersonal Coach\, and later as a Senior Yoga Teacher. \nKatie now brings over a decade of experience in systemic and embodied approaches to change. Her facilitation is rooted in both corporate pragmatism and deep intuitive presence\, creating safe and grounded spaces for transformation. She trained with the Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC) under Gaye Donaldson and Chris Williams and now offers 1:1 and Couples sessions and monthly Constellation workshops in Bristol. \nAs someone who has navigated the demands of business\, parenting\, and personal growth\, Katie is particularly passionate about making systemic work accessible to professionals seeking fresh insight into the deeper roots of complex patterns in their lives\, work\, or relationships. \nYou can find out more about Katie at www.katiedespres.com \nJamie Colston is a facilitator\, trainer & artist who has been immersed in systemic constellations since 2010. He has completed extensive training\, including COLPI in 2012 with Judith Hemming (a year-long organisational constellations training) and both Foundation and Applied levels of Family Constellation training with the Centre of Systemic Constellations. \nHe teaches an introduction to constellations to first-year counselling and psychotherapy students at Weston College and has been running Systemic Constellations workshops for a couple of years. Jamie’s broader work explores ancestral storytelling through the *Motherlode* project\, a book of collective wisdom drawn from 100 conversations around the world. Alongside this\, he is a parent to two amazing teenagers\, a community gatherer\, and a guide in ritual and rites of passage work. \nYou can find out more about Jamie at www.jamiecolston.com \nInvestment: \nWe will run 3 x 1 day workshops: \nFriday 13th June | Saturday 27th September | Friday 28th November \n“The specific weight of the soul is equal to the sum of what has been dared.”— Bert Hellinger \nJoin Us: Come with curiosity and an open heart. Leave with new perspectives\, embodied experience\, and a deeper understanding of the interconnected forces shaping your life. \nI attended Katie & Jamie’s  Introduction to Family Constellations in June 2025\, and it was a powerful and grounding experience. Constellation work invites you to see patterns and beliefs from a third perspective\, outside of your own internal narrative\, which can be incredibly liberating. It helps you gently de-personalise from your ‘stuff’ and opens up new ways of seeing and being with it. \nWhat stood out most for me was how embodied the experience was. In a world that often keeps us stuck in our analytical\, overthinking minds\, this work offers a vital shift\,  back into the body\, back into presence. Representing other people’s issues in the constellation process gave me a visceral sense of how powerful embodiment can be. \nAs a coach who already uses embodied practices with clients\, this experience was a reminder of just how transformative being in the body truly is.  Highly recommend to coaches wanting to experience the power of embodiment. Sadia GhazanfarWomen’s Leadership & Career Development Coach www.slay-your-dragons.com \n\nOur Members get access to discounted prices to this event. \nAccessibility Information: \n\nUnfortunately this venue isn’t fully accessible due to two steps leading up to the hall. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/an-introduction-to-systemic-constellations-a-one-day-experiential-workshop/
LOCATION:Subud hall\, 29 Wesley Place\, Bristol\, BS8 2YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Writers of the Global Majority
DESCRIPTION:A monthly workshop for Global Majority writers to get together\, write and share their work. Led by writer and DAN producer\, Jess Neill\, this session takes place at 3pm-5pm on the last Wednesday of the month\, in the Arnolfini Reading Room. The next one will be 26 November. Contact Jess to get involved or find out more. \nAccessibility Information:\n \n\n\nPhysical Access\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel Access: All public areas\, including the galleries\, shop\, and café bar\, have level access. \nLifts: Lifts provide access to all floors of the building. \nWheelchairs: Free wheelchairs are available for visitors to borrow. \nPortable Seating: Portable folding stools are available around the galleries for visitors to use. \nAccessible Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on multiple floors (Floors -1\, 0\, and 2). \n\n\n\n\n\nSensory & Cognitive Access\n\n\n\n\n\nAssistance Dogs: Assistance dogs and those in training are permitted in the venue. \nHearing Loops: Hearing loops are available in the Café Bar and the main auditorium. \nBSL Interpreters: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters can be provided for selected events upon request. \nRelaxed Openings: Relaxed exhibition openings are sometimes held for blind and partially sighted visitors. \nRest Friendly Space: Arnolfini is a Rest Friendly space\, aiming to be a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport for Events & Other Needs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarer Tickets: A free carer ticket is available for ticketed events when booked in advance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounted Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for some events for visitors receiving disability benefits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Experience Team: The team can assist with requests for portable seating\, wheelchair use\, and other accessibility needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Here\n\n\n\n\n\nAutomatic Doors: The building features automatic doors from the quayside to the main entrance. \nParking: Two designated Blue Badge parking spaces are located nearby in the Mud Dock City Docks car park. \nPublic Transport: Many bus services stop nearby at Broad Quay and Queen Square. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/writers-of-the-global-majority/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Community Recovery Conversations: Southmead
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Greenway Centre on Tuesday 25 November for an interactive group conversation about community resilience in the face of unrest. Please arrive at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. The event will finish by 8.30pm.  \nWorking with our partners in Southmead\, this safe space is for people to speak freely and be heard and understood. \nAs we face increasing division\, uncertainty and anti-immigration rhetoric\, DAN is asking the questions: \n\nHow can we come together in community?\nWhat would people like to say about these issues within a safe space?\nHow can we use creativity to connect with each other and open up the conversation?\n\nThis event is part of our ongoing Community Recovery Conversations series\, supported by Quartet Community Foundation. \n\nEmail hello@diverseartistsnetwork.com for more information.\n\n\n \n\n\nAccessibility Information:\n \n\n\n\nLevel Access: Community spaces and entrances are on the ground floor and provide level access. \n\n\n\n\nDisabled Toilets: The center includes accessible toilets for visitors. \n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Cafe: There is a large outdoor cafe space that is easily accessible. \n\n\n\n\nInclusive Events: The center hosts events like the Southmead Festival\, community pantomime\, and the Horizon Disability Friendship Group\, all designed to be inclusive for people of all abilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport and Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Focus: The Southmead Development Trust manages the Greenway Centre and is committed to creating inspiring and accessible community locations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact for Specific Needs: Visitors are encouraged to contact the center if they have specific needs or questions to ensure their visit is as comfortable as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: More information about the venue and its accessibility can be found on the Southmead Development Trust website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/join-the-conversation/
LOCATION:Greenway Centre\, Bristol\, BS10 5PY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Black Industrial/ Noise: Trevor Mathison\, Nkisi\, Gary Stewart
DESCRIPTION:A radical ‘essay-concert’ reclaiming a post-colonial lineage of techno and noise\, within a loosely defined concept of ‘Black Industrialism’.  \nBlack Industrial/Noise is an ongoing research project visiting Arnolfini to present a live performance by Nkisi\, and Trevor Mathison (Black Audio Film Collective) and Gary Stewart (Dubmorphology)\, following their recent epic four-hour headline set at Ormside Projects’ South Bermondsey Festival in London. This event at Arnolfini announces the beginning of a tour of the former British Industrial heartlands by the Black Industrial Research Group. \nMathison has been described by The Wire magazine as ‘the unheralded pioneer of Black British sound\,’ and is known best as composer\, sound designer and founder member of the Black Audio Film Collective. Along with Stewart as Dubmorphology\, he created the sound installation forming a major part of John Akomfrah’s British Pavilion at the recent Venice Biennale. \nThe event will also be an opportunity to secure the first copies of the Black Industrial Research Group’s first white label – released in an edition of just 100 to mark this event\, with sibling happenings in London and Bristol – composed by Trevor Mathison and Gary Stewart\, featuring the words of John Akomfrah. \nAbout the artists \nBlack Industrial/Noise is a project by the Black Industrial Research Group. \nTrevor Mathison and Gary Stewart have been in search of a black avantgarde since the 1980s. As the duo Dubmorphology they make experimental audio-visual installations and performances that examine the relationship between culture\, history and creativity\, reworking historical\, political and scientific archives. \nNkisi is a producer\, live musician\, DJ and curator born in Congo\, raised in Belgium. Her intense sonics are influenced by ancient Kongo rhythms\, noise\, the planetary electromagnetic grid\, and experimental improvisation. \npurge.xxx is a record label that has been hailed by The Wire magazine for its ‘disregard for the music industry.’ In 2025\, it will publish work by the Black Industrial Research Group\, trabant\, Jean Pierre-Bedoyan (for William E. Jones) and Adam Christensen. In 2026\, it will – under the banner of BIRG – issue original work by Dubmorphology\, Klein\, Nkisi and Kodwo Eshun. purge.xxx is generously supported by PRS Foundation’s Beyond Borders.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/black-industrial-noise-trevor-mathison-nkisi-gary-stewart/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Knowle West Dreams: Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:We’ve spent the past few months chatting to the community to find out their dreams for themselves and Knowle West. Join us in celebrating the project. \nPerformances\, activities\, and a Dreams Fair where you can find out how to land your dream job or vocation!  \nAll free\, all ages welcome. Free meal from Square Food Foundation – vegan and gluten-free!  \nFor more information\, email suzie@filwoodcentre.org.uk or call/text/WhatsApp 07518 739 186 \nWith thanks to Bristol Museums Development Trust for supporting this project. \nAccessibility: \nGeneral access\n\nThe venue is wheelchair accessible\, with level access at both the main entrance and the day care entrance.\nMotorized scooters are welcome in public areas of the venue.\nStaff receive disability awareness training\, and a bowl of water can be provided for assistance dogs.\nThe center does not play background music. \n\nParking and entrances\n\nFree parking is available in an open-air car park in front of the main entrance.\nThe car park has designated parking bays for Blue Badge holders.\nThere are ramps from the car park to the main entrance\, so wheelchair users may need assistance.\nThe main entrance door has an intercom at a suitable height for wheelchair users and is a heavy single door.\nThe day care entrance has automatic double doors. \n\nInternal facilities\n\nThere is a low reception desk with a hearing assistance loop system.\nLevel access is provided throughout the ground floor.\nA platform lift can be used to access different levels within the center.\nAccessible toilets with sufficient turning space for a wheelchair user and grab rails are available on the ground floor.\nA “Changing Place” facility with an adjustable changing bench and a powered overhead hoist is also available on the ground floor. \n\nCommunication and services\n\nLarge print versions of documents can be requested.\nA staff member with British Sign Language (BSL) skills can be requested\, but one is not normally on duty. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/knowle-west-dreams-celebration-event/
LOCATION:The Inns Court Community and Family Centre\, The Inns Court Community and Family Centre\, Knowle West\, Bristol\, BS4 1TR
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Talks4Change: Pioneers for Progress
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Talks4Change: Pioneers Of Progress to hear inspiring stories and ideas from trailblazers shaping a better future! \nWelcome to Talks4Change: Pioneers Of Progress! \nOn 11 November 2025\, the historic Wills Memorial Building will host Talks4Change: Pioneers of Progress\, marking 60 years since the Race Relations Act. Curated by Curiosity UnLtd\, this landmark summit blends conversation\, culture\, and civic memory. Highlights include: \n– We:Memberance procession led by Bus Boycott pioneers\n– Performances by the Renewal Choir\n– Poetry from Bristol Poet Laureate Sukina Noor\n– A panel featuring the original Bus Boycott pioneers\n– A keynote fireside chat with Lord Paul Boateng (UK’s first Black Minister) & Lord Marvin Rees (Europe’s first elected Black Mayor\n– A panel conversation with the next generation of changemakers including Meryn Weir\, Darren Miller\, Sado Jirde\, Dr.Mya-Rose Craig – Hosted by Julz Davis \nAlso\, on the first anniversary of his passing\, we will honour the legacy of Paul Stephenson by launching an ambitious campaign to position Bristol as the UK Capital of Civil Rights—with the support of Martin Luther King III. \nRegistration for Talks4Change commences from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. \nAny questions or if you require accessibility adjustments\, please email: connect@curiosityunltd.com \nEntry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs\, 1:1 ratio) \nAccessibility Information: \n\nAccessible entrance: A permanent ramped entrance with automatic doors is located on Park Street.\nLifts: A main lift serves most floors\, and several platform lifts are available to cover smaller level changes throughout the building.\nAccessible toilets: Adapted toilets are available on the ground and second floors.\nHearing assistance: Fixed hearing loops are installed in some lecture halls and rooms\, including the S.H. Reynolds Lecture Theatre and the Old Council Chamber.\nAssistance dogs: Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are welcome in the building. \n\nAreas with limited or no accessibility\n\nTower tours: The tower\, which contains the Great George bell\, is not accessible. The tour requires climbing hundreds of steps and is not suitable for those with mobility issues.\nRaised platforms: A raised platform in the Great Hall\, used for ceremonies\, is accessible only with assistance from an Estates Assistant and is not covered by a lift.\nJournals in library: Certain sections of the Wills Memorial Library\, specifically those containing journals and some law books\, are not accessible via lift. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/talks4change-pioneers-for-progress/
LOCATION:Wills Memorial Building\, Queens Rd\, Bristol\, BS8 1RJ
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Song Share Celebrating the tradition of the British Isles for Samhain (Halloween)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Samhain Song Share at Arnolfini’s Everything is Energy exhibition. Celebrate the Celtic New Year\, honor life\, death\, and change\, create a communal mandala with a leaf\, and raise your voice in community.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/song-share-celebrating-the-tradition-of-the-british-isles-for-samhain-halloween/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Artists Gathering: Embodied self-care and wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Artist Gatherings are designed to bring together members of our network to connect\, share their projects\, hear from guest artists\, and network.\n\n\nThis month’s session will be led by Lildonia Lawrence\, with a focus on self-care and wellbeing. \nWould you like some practical tips on how to stay grounded\, compassionate and connected in times of social and political upheaval? Then join us on Friday\, 31 October in the Community Workshop space at Arnolfini from 11am-1pm. \nThrough discussion\, reflection\, and mindful movement\, we’ll consider the embodied impact of rising fascism\, the emotional weight of social media\, and practical ways to protect our energy. Together\, we’ll nurture calm and love as powerful acts of collective resistance and care. \nLildonia Lawrence is a Wellbeing Coach and Equity & Diversity Trainer. Having worked in the field since 2010\, she specialises in BIPOC wellbeing\, anti-racism\, and equitable healthcare. Her passion stems from the belief that everyone\, especially those facing social exclusion\, deserves access to top-tier mental health and wellbeing education. \nShe is the author of Back Yourself: A Wellbeing Guide to Healing from Racial Trauma and hosts the Intersections podcast. \n  \n\n   \nAccessibility Information:\n \n\n\nPhysical Access \n\nLevel Access: All public areas\, including the galleries\, shop\, and café bar\, have level access. \nLifts: Lifts provide access to all floors of the building. \nWheelchairs: Free wheelchairs are available for visitors to borrow. \nPortable Seating: Portable folding stools are available around the galleries for visitors to use. \nAccessible Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on multiple floors (Floors -1\, 0\, and 2). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory & Cognitive Access\n\n\n\n\n\nAssistance Dogs: Assistance dogs and those in training are permitted in the venue. \nHearing Loops: Hearing loops are available in the Café Bar and the main auditorium. \nBSL Interpreters: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters can be provided for selected events upon request. \nRelaxed Openings: Relaxed exhibition openings are sometimes held for blind and partially sighted visitors. \nRest Friendly Space: Arnolfini is a Rest Friendly space\, aiming to be a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport for Events & Other Needs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarer Tickets: A free carer ticket is available for ticketed events when booked in advance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscounted Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for some events for visitors receiving disability benefits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Experience Team: The team can assist with requests for portable seating\, wheelchair use\, and other accessibility needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Here\n\n\n\n\n\nAutomatic Doors: The building features automatic doors from the quayside to the main entrance. \nParking: Two designated Blue Badge parking spaces are located nearby in the Mud Dock City Docks car park. \nPublic Transport: Many bus services stop nearby at Broad Quay and Queen Square. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artists-gathering-embodied-self-care-and-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Family Constellations Monthly Circles-Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Constellation in Bristol (Tues evenings): uncover hidden dynamics\, open new perspectives\, and restore flow in life and relationships \n\nAbout this event\n\nHealth • Personal health\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Autumn 2025 Dates\n🕕 6:00 – 9:15pm at Subud Hall\, Clifton\, Bristol \n\n28 Oct 2025 ( pls note that on this date only the session starts at 6.30pm)\n25 Nov 2025\n16 Dec 2025\n\nYou’re welcome to join a single circle\, or come regularly and build a deeper connection with the work. \nWhat is Family Constellations?\nFamily & Systemic Constellations were developed by Bert Hellinger. They offer a way of looking beneath the surface of our difficulties — revealing hidden family and ancestral patterns that quietly influence our present-day lives. \nRather than analysing or telling stories\, constellations open up a space of direct experience. Someone brings an issue or question\, other people step in to represent members of their family system\, and together we begin to see what has been hidden. Often\, what emerges is a fresh perspective\, more space inside\, and the possibility of moving with greater ease and flow. \nIf you’re new\, you might like to watch Netflix’s Another Self \nWhat happens at a Circle? \n\nArrival and settling together\nA short exercise to build safety and connection\nTwo constellations each evening:\nOne Issue-Holder place is guaranteed (book in advance)\nOne is chosen by the field (names drawn on the night)\nClosing circle\n\nYou don’t need to bring an issue to take part. As a Representative\, you may step into the place of a family member\, ancestor\, or an archetype such as Love\, Fear\, or Freedom. Many people say their most powerful experiences come through representing rather than being the issue-holder. \nWhy come every month?\nConstellations are not a one-off. Like therapy or yoga\, the benefits build over time. \nJoining regularly as a Representative allows you to: \n\nLearn through many different stories\nFeel the work directly in your body\nNotice your own life gradually shifting in response\nBuild connection with a supportive group\n\nYou are welcome to join just once\, or return each month — there is no right or wrong way. \n🎟 Tickets\n\nIssue-Holder – £65 (only 3 guaranteed issue-holder places left this year)\nRepresentative / Witness – £35\nConcession Rep/Witness – £25 (limited\, on request)\n3-Month Rep/Witness Bundle (Oct–Dec) – £90 (save £15)\n\nPractical bits\nNo experience needed. Wear comfy clothes; water/tea and light snacks provided.\nWe keep a held\, confidential space.\nAccessibility or affordability questions? Please reach out. \nAbout Katie\nHello\, I’m Katie. I trained to advanced level with the Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC)\, including Couples & Intimate Systems. \nBefore this work\, I spent years in the corporate world as a headhunter in London. I later trained as a coach and yoga teacher\, and for over a decade I’ve been teaching yoga in Bristol. \nI also come from a large\, blended family. I’m both a mother and a step-mother\, and have lived through the complexities of inter-racial marriage\, divorce\, and all the challenges and gifts that family systems bring. These experiences\, alongside my professional training\, mean I meet people with empathy and real-life understanding. \nPeople often describe me as direct\, warm\, and practical. My circles are not about performance or theory — they’re a space where we can sit together honestly\, and allow what wants to be seen to emerge. \n📺 Curious? Try Netflix’s Another Self or Goop’s constellation episode on YouTube. \nOther Upcoming Events\n\nSaturday 18 Oct 2025 – Full-day Constellation Workshop with Melissa (constellations & sound journey)\nFri 28 Nov 2025 – Introduction to Systemic Constellations Training Day with Jamie Colston\n\nFor full details see: www.katiedespres.com \n✨ Join us this autumn in Bristol to uncover hidden dynamics\, gain fresh perspective\, and restore flow in your life and relationships. \nOur Members get access to discounted prices to this event. \nAccessibility Information: \n\nUnfortunately this venue isn’t fully accessible due to two steps leading up to the hall. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/family-constellations-monthly-circles-bristol/
LOCATION:Subud hall\, 29 Wesley Place\, Bristol\, BS8 2YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Dance and drawing workshop for kids & teens
DESCRIPTION:A day of learning to draw in pencil and charcoal\, and learning to dance classical and commercial techniques\, culminating in how to draw people dancing – book just the morning\, or afternoon or the full day. \nParticipants will get to learn\, practise some drawing and dancing techniques\, take turns in drawing each other dancing and take home their own dance drawing masterpieces. \nLed by Anna Davis from South West Dance Theatre and artist Sachin Babbar. \nDrawing paper\, charcoal and pencils provided\, alongside oodles of fun and inspiration. \nSome sessions may include halloween inspired activities – costumes welcome so long as you can still move easily to dance. \nRecommended for ages 7+ – teenagers welcome \nemail info@southwestdancetheatre.com for more details \nLine up\n9am Dance session: ballet and contemporary\n10:30 break\n11am Drawing session: pencil and charcoal – basic techniques leading up to drawing ballet/contemporary style dance (we can try focusing fluid movements and classical lines)\n12:30 lunch time\n1:30 dance session: hiphop/commercial and acro\n3pm: break\n3:30pm: draw people dancing in a hip hop/commercial/acro or ballet/contemporary style – see what contrasts in the different dance steps you can show\n5pm take your masterpieces home \nEntry requirements: no age restrictions \nAccessibility Information:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntrance: Step-free access is available via the Charlotte Street entrance\, which features a lift to all floors.\nParking: The venue has its own car park.\nMain Hall: The main hall is fully accessible for wheelchair users and has level access to the garden area that opens onto St. George Park.\nFacilities: Accessible toilet facilities are available.\nGarden: Visitors can use the garden area\, which has access to St. George Park.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/dance-and-drawing-workshop-for-kids-teens/
LOCATION:St George Community Centre\, Church Rd\, Bristol\, BS5 8AA
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Japanese-Style Painting Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an artistic journey in our Japanese-Style Painting Workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, come and explore the dynamic dance of brushstrokes and nuances of black ink. \nThese drop-in sessions will be taught under the guidance of local artist Sachin Babbar\, the workshops are an invitation to practice the Zen of brushwork using calligraphy brushes\, black ink\, water\, and rice paper. Immerse yourself in capturing the essence and beauty of plants and flowers. Find calm and enjoyment in the meditative process and unleash your creativity as you allow your spirit to flow through the brush. \nWhat’s Included? \n\nExpert guidance from local artist Sachin Babbar.\nUse of calligraphy brushes\, black ink\, water\, and rice paper.\nTechniques to capture the essence of plants and flowers.\nA meditative and calming creative process.\nOpen to all skill levels\, from beginners to experienced artists.\n\n\nAge restrictions: 16+ \nAccessibility Information: \n\nBasement venue: This area\, which hosts events like club nights\, is not accessible to wheelchair users because it is in the basement and has stairs. \nGallery space: The gallery is located on the first floor and is not accessible for wheelchair users. There are stairs leading to the space. \nCircus and Dance spaces: Both the circus and dance spaces are accessed via stairs. \nToilets: There are no accessible toilets on site. \nOther support:\n\nThe venue can provide free tickets for personal assistants. \nThe venue encourages visitors with other access needs to contact them so they can provide support. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/japanese-style-painting-workshops/
LOCATION:The Island Gallery\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2QD
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Kiota Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:A unique evening of performances by the Kiota Community! We invite those from the Global Majority with poems\, songs\, stories or other forms of artistry to sign up for our open mic night \nPeople from the Global Majority\, who may or may not identify as Artists\, are invited to come and share their poems\, songs\, movement\, theatre pieces etc in the supportive cosy nest of the Kiota community. \nHosted by Kiota’s Artistic Director\, Aisha Ali (they/them) the space is not only for sharing work in all stages of creation\, but to meet others and grow this wonderful community. \nExpect a rich experience of different art-forms and audience interaction. \nTo sign up for a slot at the next Kiota Open Mic\, please fill in this form. The performances will only be from those from the Global Majority but ALL ARE WELCOME TO SUPPORT. \nIf cost is a barrier to attending the event\, or if you have any other questions\, please contact Aisha at kiotabristol@gmail.com \nAccessibility Information: \n\nBuilding entrance: While the main entrance has a step\, an alternative step-free entrance is available via a side alley to the left of the main door. A doorbell is available at the side door to alert staff.\nAuditorium: There are two designated wheelchair spaces located on the back row of the theatre\, which can be reserved during the online booking process.\nSeating: Seating is unreserved\, but you can specify access requirements during booking to reserve a particular seat. The seating was recently updated in August 2025 to be more padded and larger.\nAssistance: The theatre staff are known for being friendly and helpful with access needs. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/kiota-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, Bristol\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:UMOYA Sound Collective - Journey with the Breath
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative experience as we explore the power of the breath through music and sound at UMOYA Sound Collective
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/umoya-sound-collective-journey-with-the-breath/
LOCATION:51 Broad Street Bristol BS1 2EP\, 51 Broad Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
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SUMMARY:ARTUBA - Music to Make the Heart Sing
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Black History Month celebrations\, we are thrilled to be welcoming ARTUBA to Front Room. \nARTUBA’S musical influences are drawn from a wide range of styles such as Calypso\, Reggae\, Blues\, Caribbean folk songs\, Ska and Balkan melodies. Long Time Gal is a heartwarming odyssey from the Caribbean to Britain\, including original and much loved traditional songs from ARTUBA with storytelling from Doctah Burton. \nExpect to smile\, dance  and  even laugh at a mix of sumptuous original songs\, alongside unique interpretations of some much loved covers. \nARTUBA  are a highly experienced pair of musicians who formed a duo in 2021. Since that time they have played in and around the South West of England including numerous gigs in the Bristol area. Notable highlights include playing on the Bristol Ferry and Strange Brew as part of the Diaspora Festival\, performing at the Bristol Beacon at the Celebrating Age Festival. They recently performed Caribbean folk songs at Trinity Centre Bristol as part of their Windrush Celebration Day and also played at Circomedia as part of St Paul’s 2025\, carnival celebration ‘Back a Yard’. \nARTUBA developed much of their music in the Caribbean and make regular trips to Grenada as well as to St Vincent and the Grenadines\, to write and perform their tunes. They are active members of the Bristol based Diverse Artists Network and were recently featured on a BBC Bristol radio program which was broadcast across the region. In 2025 they released their debut album\, Inspiration Carriacou. \nDr Edson Burton is a writer\, storyteller and historian. Edson began his writing career in 2005 having completed his PhD thesis since then he\nhas become a prolific writer of audio\, live drama and poetry. Edson won the 2025 Tinniswood Prize for Man Friday an adaption of Daniel Defoe’s\nRobinson Crusoe. His previous audio dramas include the acclaimed R4 series Deacon starring Don Warrington. Recent live work includes the listening journey Duppy Hunter produced by Tamasha Theatre\, Coney and the Trinity Centre Bristol and the theatrical promenade Destination\nOld Market. He is the author of the poetry collection\, Seasoned. Edson is a board member of Bristol leading poetry festival Lyra festival.\nHe is currently working on a new audio drama\, a libretto\, and various screen writing projects. \nAccessibility Information: \n\nThe Front Room has step-free access.\nOn-street Blue Badge parking is available\, and there is some parking outside the venue and on the road to its right.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artuba-music-to-make-the-heart-sing/
LOCATION:Front Room\, Front Room Weston-Super-Mare\, Weston-Super-Mare\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Our Members Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T150000
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Artists Gathering: Wye Valley River Festival Special
DESCRIPTION:Are you a marginalised artist or creative living in the Wye Valley area? Join DAN and the Wye Valley River Festival team on Saturday\, 18 October\, 11am-3pm at the Tintern Village Hall\, NP16 6SZ\, for a pop-up Artists Gathering.\n \nYou don’t have to be a professional artist to attend\, or even an artist at all. It’s more about bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds so they can share their lived experience of living and working in Wales.\n \nThe day will include:\n\ngroup conversations\ncreative workshop elements\ninformation on how to get involved with the Wye Valley River Festival 2026\nsome opportunities to network\nsome time to walk in nature.  \n\nRefreshments and light snacks will be provided\, but feel free to bring a packed lunch. Please also bring suitable clothing for the walk.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/pop-up-artists-gathering-wye-valley-special/
LOCATION:Tintern Village Hall\, Tintern Village Hall\, NP16 6SZ
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Family Constellations & Sound Healing — with Katie Despres & Driftaway
DESCRIPTION:Explore Family Constellations & sound healing in a full-day workshop. Gain insight\, release patterns & support your body to integrate. \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Constellations & Sound Healing — with Katie Despres & Guest Practitioner Melissa (Driftway Wellness) \nJoin a full-day workshop combining Family Constellations with sound healing integration. A chance to explore how family patterns live in the body and nervous system\, and how sound and systemic practice together can support release\, regulation\, and fresh perspective. \nWhat is Family Constellations?\nFamily or Systemic Constellations is a therapeutic approach developed by Bert Hellinger. It works on the principle that unresolved experiences in our family history don’t disappear — they can be carried forward into future generations as unconscious loyalties\, symptoms\, or repeating patterns. \nAs Dr Bruce Hoffman writes\, “The body is the final resting place of all your experiences. But not just your own. The body also carries the untold stories of those who came before.” This is at the heart of constellation work: to uncover what belongs to us\, and gently release what does not. \nA constellation creates a living map of these hidden dynamics\, using group members as representatives. Through this embodied process\, what is usually unseen becomes visible and felt. \nFamily Constellations can support you to: \n\nUnravel family and relationship challenges\nIdentify repetitive patterns in work or creativity\nManage stress\, anxiety\, and health concerns\nAddress financial limitations or blocks\nGain clarity on life direction and purpose\nRelease inherited emotional burdens\n\nWays to Take Part\nThere are different ways to participate in a constellation: \n\nIssue Holder – bring a personal or professional issue to explore. The group will support you in mapping your system.\nRepresentative – step into roles within other people’s constellations. This isn’t roleplay\, but a somatic process: many people experience powerful shifts and insights while representing.\nWitness – hold presence in the circle. Even from this position\, you may find parallels and resonance with your own life.\n\nNot every participant is guaranteed to have their own constellation. Typically we are able to explore four issues in a full-day workshop. At the start of the day\, we will explain how issue holders will be selected. What’s important to know is that every role is valuable\, and many people describe their most moving experiences happening while representing. \nWhy Sound Healing?\nWe will be joined by Melissa from Driftway Wellness\, who will guide a sound healing session in the afternoon. Sound healing uses vibration and resonance to work directly with the body and nervous system — helping to settle\, release\, and integrate. Just as constellation work reveals what is carried in our family system and embodied in our lives\, sound offers a complementary way to ground those shifts. \nThe tones and frequencies can soothe the stress response\, support emotional regulation\, and allow the constellation process to land more deeply. This combination of constellations and sound creates space for insight to move from awareness into the body\, so that integration is not just mental\, but felt. \nOutline of the Day (approximate\, timings flexible)\n\n10:00 – 13:00: Arrival\, introductions\, settling\, 2 constellations\n13:00 – 14:00: Lunch (bring your own or explore nearby)\n14:00 – 16:00: 2 constellations\nAround 16:00: Sound bath with Melissa\nClosing circle: Around 17:00- 17.30\n\n(We’ll remain flexible with timing to allow the process to breathe; this will be explained in the opening circle.) \nTickets\nFor this workshop there are two different ways to bring an issue: \n\nIssue Holder (Guaranteed) – For those who have something showing up in their lives that you knowyou want to explore. Buying this ticket gives reassurance that your constellation will take place. There are only 2 guaranteed issue holder spaces available.\nRepresentative – You take part as a rep and witness. During the day\, there will also be 2 constellations chosen from the field. If you’d like the chance to be selected\, you can put your name into the bowl. If chosen\, you may either take the place yourself or offer it to another participant.\n\nThis way\, everyone has a chance to experience the work\, whether through bringing an issue\, representing\, or witnessing. \nAbout Katie\nKatie Despres is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator and Yoga Teacher based in Bristol. She is known for her down-to-earth yet intuitive approach\, blending systemic thinking\, embodiment\, and grounded presence. \nKatie trained extensively with the Centre for Systemic Constellations under Gaye Donaldson and Chris Williams\, including advanced study in Couples and Intimate Systems. She has over a decade of experience in transformational work\, alongside 1\,500+ hours of yoga training with Yogasara Bristol under Yoga Elders Christopher Gladwell and Sarah Harlow. \nHer work is shaped by a deep interest in human relationships — how unresolved experiences are carried through families\, and how we can gently return what does not belong. She facilitates workshops\, 1:1 sessions\, and couples work in Bristol and online. \nAbout Melissa\nMelissa (Driftway Wellness) is a sound practitioner\, Reiki Master\, massage therapist\, and mindfulness teacher. She has been supporting people’s wellbeing for over a decade\, offering spaces for rest\, release\, and reconnection. A regular participant in constellation workshops\, Melissa brings an attuned systemic understanding to her sound healing work. \nWho Can Attend \nWhether this is your first constellation or you’ve experienced the work before\, you are very welcome. This is an experiential workshop — everyone present participates in some way\, and each role contributes to the learning and healing field. The workshop is for Adults only \nPractical Information\nVenue\nSubud Hall\, 29 Wesley Place\, Bristol BS8 (near Clifton Downs / Whiteladies Road). \nTravel \n\nTrain: Clifton Down Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue.\nBus: Several buses stop at Blackboy Hill / Whiteladies Road (routes 1\, 2\, 3\, 4).\nParking: Free on-street parking in residents’ bays on Saturdays (check local signs).\n\nFood & Drink \n\nLight refreshments (tea\, coffee\, biscuits\, fruit) are included during breaks.\nLunch 1–2 pm: please bring your own ( Microwave & fridge in kitchen)\, or choose from plenty of cafés and food options within a 5-minute walk.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/family-constellations-sound-healing-with-katie-despres-driftaway/
LOCATION:St Anne’s House – Community And Creative Hub\, Saint Anne's Road\, Bristol\, BS4 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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SUMMARY:Community Recovery Conversations: Hartcliffe
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to have a real conversation about diversity in South Bristol\, and share your lived experience? Then head to the Withywood Centre\, BS13 8QA\, on Saturday 11 October\, from 12.30pm-3pm. \nLed by our partners\, VisionBAME CIC\, this event is part of our ongoing Community Recovery Conversations series\, supported by Quartet Community Foundation. A free lunch will be served at the start. If you’d like to attend\, please send an email to bame.vision@gmail.com with Conversation 2 in the subject heading. \nAccessibility Information:\nThe Withywood Centre is a fully accessible building. If you have specific questions about access\, email reception@withywoodcentre.com or call 0117 987 8400.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/community-recovery-conversations-hartcliffe/
LOCATION:Withywood Centre\, BS13 8QA
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T211500
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SUMMARY:An evening Family / Systemic Constellation Workshop with Katie Despres
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself stuck in repeated patterns or feeling unable to thrive in life areas such as relationships\, work\, money\, health? \nFamily & Systemic Constellations Evening Workshop\n“It’s a fascinating process and Katie held the space with warmth\, clarity\, intuition and care. … One notable thing to me was how the issue holders looked quite transformed – lighter\, happier\, ten years younger – as a result of working through the process.”— Emma Burleigh \nFamily Constellations is a profound and revealing process that helps uncover unconscious patterns and inherited influences that shape our experiences. Grounded in systemic therapy and ancestral healing\, this approach provides insight into how our personal challenges are often tied to our wider family system and past generations. \nDo you ever feel stuck\, lacking motivation\, or noticing repeating themes in your relationships\, career\, health\, or creativity? Have you wondered how certain patterns keep showing up in your life or what might be holding you back? \nThis embodied practice invites presence\, courage\, and a willingness to engage with the body’s wisdom. Unlike traditional talk-based approaches\, Constellations focus on experience — using movement and representation rather than intellectual analysis. \nWhat to Expect at the Workshop\n6:00 – 9:00/9:30pm\n\nOpening circle\, short meditation\, and check-in\nA group exercise & brief teaching to build safety\, trust and confidentiality\nTwo Constellations:\n1 guaranteed issue-holder place is available to book in advance. This is ideal if you know you want to bring a personal issue.\nThe second issue-holder is chosen by “the field”: names of those wishing to do a constellation will go into a bowl\, and one will be drawn on the night.\nClosing sharing circle\n\nYou do not need to bring an issue to attend. As a Representative\, you may be asked to embody a family member\, ancestor\, or even an archetype such as Love or Nature. Many people find that their most profound shifts come through representing for others. You may also attend simply as a Witness\, holding the space and receiving insights for yourself. \nFamily Constellations Can Support You In:\n\nUnravelling family and relationship challenges\nIdentifying repetitive patterns in career or business\nManaging stress\, anxiety\, or health concerns\nAddressing financial limitations and abundance blocks\nGaining clarity on life direction and purpose\nReleasing inherited emotional burdens\n\n\nKatie’s Approach\nI offer Family Constellations in a grounded\, practical way\, shaped by both professional training and real-life experience. I’ve completed all core and advanced training with the Centre for Systemic Constellations (CSC)\, including specialist training in Couples & Intimate Relationship Systems. \nWith a Psychology degree\, a corporate background as a London headhunter\, and over a decade in wellbeing as a Senior Yoga Teacher amd Coach\, I bridge both professional and holistic worlds. Personally\, I come from a large blended family\, am a mother and stepmother\, and have lived the complexities of inter-racial marriage and divorce. These experiences help me meet others with empathy and understanding. \nMy approach is direct\, supportive\, and down-to-earth. I create a safe space where transformation can unfold naturally — whether you are bringing an issue\, representing\, or witnessing. \nPractical Details\n\nNo experience needed — just wear comfy clothes you can move in.\nDrinks & snacks provided.\nConcessions available: please contact me if affordability is an issue.\n\n📺 Curious? Watch a constellation in Netflix’s Another Self or on Goop’s YouTube Channel. \nOur Members get access to discounted prices to this event. \nAccessibility Information: \n\nUnfortunately this venue isn’t fully accessible due to two steps leading up to the hall.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/an-evening-family-systemic-constellation-workshop-with-katie-despres/
LOCATION:Subud hall\, 29 Wesley Place\, Bristol\, BS8 2YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Recovery Conversations
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing Community Recovery Conversations\, we’re partnering with VisionBAME CIC\, who are hosting the first of two conversations in Hartcliffe. Join the VisionBAME CIC team from 12.30pm-3pm on Saturday\, 27 September\, at the Hartcliffe Community Centre\, BS13 0JW. The session will start with lunch and lead into a conversation about diversity in South Bristol\, with an opportunity for people to share their lived experience. It’s free to take part but spaces are limited. To book your place\, please email bame.vision@gmail.com with Conversation 1 in the subject heading. \nAccessibility Information: \n\nParking: The centre has a free\, open-air car park with designated bays accessible to wheelchair users.\nEntrances: There is level access into the venue from the rear\, with automatic main doors.\nToilets: An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.\nInternal Access: The centre has a clear layout with ample space for wheelchair users to maneuver\, including in the bar area. 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/community-recovery-conversations/
LOCATION:Hartcliffe Community Centre\, Hareclive Rd\, Bristol\, BS13 0JW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T170714
CREATED:20250902T131730Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Gathering: Creativity & Community Resilience
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre you an artist interested in how creativity can help to build community resilience? Join our Artists Gathering on Friday\, 26 September in the Community Workshop space at Arnolfini from 11am-1pm. \, to explore how creative practice can respond to civil unrest and division\, particularly in the wake of the far right riots of last year\, and the present context of rising populist facism. \n\nFollowing on from our Community Recovery Conversation at St Pauls Learning Centre on 11 September\, we invite you to bring your experience and expertise to this creative exploration of resilience and resistance in communities.\n\n \n\nAccessibility Information:\n\nArnolfini Arts offers level access throughout\, a central lift to all floors\, and free wheelchair loans.\nVisitors can use accessible toilets on every level\, borrow folding stools\, and benefit from hearing loops in the cafe and auditorium.\nAssistance and guide dogs are welcome\, with free carer tickets available for ticketed events.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artists-gathering-creativity-community-resilience/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T213000
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SUMMARY:Artuba with Doctor Edson Burton Presents: Long Time Gal
DESCRIPTION:ARTUBA  are a highly experienced pair of musicians who formed a duo in 2021. Since that time they have played in and around the South West of England including numerous gigs in the Bristol area. Notable highlights include playing on the Bristol Ferry and Strange Brew as part of the Diaspora Festival\, performing at the Bristol Beacon at the Celebrating Age Festival. They recently performed Caribbean folk songs at Trinity Centre Bristol as part of their Windrush Celebration Day and also played at Circomedia as part of St Paul’s 2025\, carnival celebration ‘Back a Yard’.\n\nARTUBA developed much of their music in the Caribbean and make regular trips to Grenada as well as to St Vincent and the Grenadines\, to write and perform their tunes. They are active members of the Bristol based Diverse Artists Network and were recently featured on a BBC Bristol radio program which was broadcast across the region. In 2025 they released their debut album\, Inspiration Carriacou.\n\nARTUBA’S musical influences are drawn from a wide range of styles such as Calypso\, Reggae\, Blues\, Caribbean folk songs\, Ska and Balkan melodies.\n\nExpect to smile\, dance  and  even laugh at a mix of sumptuous original songs\, alongside unique interpretations of some much loved covers.\n\nAbout Dr Edson Burton\nDr Edson Burton is a writer\, storyteller and historian. Edson began his writing career in 2005 having completed his PhD thesis since then he has become a prolific writer of audio\, live drama and poetry.\nEdson won the 2025 Tinniswood Prize for Man Friday an adaption of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. His previous audio dramas include the acclaimed R4 series Deacon starring Don Warrington.\nRecent live work includes the listening journey Duppy Hunter produced by Tamasha Theatre\, Coney and the Trinity Centre Bristol and the theatrical promenade Destination Old Market. He is the author of the poetry collection\, Seasoned Edson is a board member of Bristol leading poetry festival Lyra festival. He is currently working on a new audio drama\, a libretto\, and various screen writing projects.\n\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\nThe Bristol Folk House has no current step-free access or accessible facilities.\nAll assistance dogs are welcome\, but there is no hearing facility (induction loop).\nFor future plans and current accessibility details\, it is best to contact the Folk House directly or visit their website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/artuba-with-doctor-edson-burton-presents-long-time-gal/
LOCATION:The Bristol Folk House\, 40A Park Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5JG
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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