Liverpool
Black, Female, Scouse
‘Black, Female, Scouse’ is a new exhibition that celebrates strong women and their incredible achievements over the past few decades. Located on the 3rd floor of Central Library the exhibition will run from October 2023 to the end of February 2024. On Monday 16 October there is an opportunity to meet co-curators Vicki Caren and...
2023 John Moores Painting Prize Winner Announced – Graham Crowley Wins British Painting’s Biggest Prize
The Walker Art Gallery has announced Graham Crowley as the winner of the John Moores Painting Prize 2023 with his work Light Industry, a painting inspired by a visit to a motorcycle dealership. 2023 marks the tenth occasion that Graham Crowley has entered the prize – his first entry being in 1976 – however this...
A Place of Our Own – Exploring local stories of people across Walton, Prescot and Chester
An exhibition bringing together socially engaged projects reflecting local views of the high street and shifting environments through regeneration and development. The exhibition opens 29 September to 23 December 2023. Launch Night: Thursday 28 September 5.30pm – 8pm (RSVP) Open Eye Gallery is delighted to present A Place of Our Own, a group exhibition which...
Letters to Gil With Malik Al Nasir
As part of Black History Month 23, join WoW in discovering the incredible journey of author, poet, and academic Malik Al Nasir as he unveils his powerful memoir, Letters to Gil. Malik Al Nasir’s academic research into his family history and the transatlantic slave trade recently made headline news in the media when former Tory...
Write to Work Bootcamp
Want to be part of creative discussions, connect with industry experts, and gain access to resources aimed at taking your writing skills to the next level? Sign up for a FREE one-day Write to Work Black History Month (BHM) Bootcamp. Applications are open to all unemployed people age 16+ who live in the Liverpool City...
Katumba Drumming & Movement
Have a taste of the Katumba fun! With drumming, movement and addictive carnival beats! This Black History Month, Katumba will be offering FREE drumming and movement sessions for those who are part of the Global Majority. Always inclusive, they will continue to offer sessions for all people, whilst also holding safe spaces for those from...
Look who’s back at the Everyman for Cinderella
This year’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll panto sees the welcome return of Aminita Francis, Adam Keast, Rebecca Levy and Ben Welch in Cinderella, at the Liverpool Everyman from 17 November to 20 January. Panto favourite Adam joins for his 21st Everyman show with Aminita, Rebecca and Ben returning after appearing in last year’s Red Riding...
My Black History
My Black History is a project developed to work with schools and young people in the city region to explore family lineage, migration, culture, Black empowerment and building communities. It is a stand alone project which will platform the voices of young Black and Global Majority people. Across two phases, learners will explore their lineage...
Take it to the Floor!
Welcome to our amazing Take it to the Floor concert series! Our concerts are designed specifically for kids and adults alike, with the aim of providing a fun, interactive and immersive musical experience. Our audience can get up close and personal with the musicians and feel the excitement of the musical action on the floor....
Diabel Cissokho
Africa Oyé and Metal present a musical instrument workshop with world-class Kora player, Diabel Cissokho. Part of the great line of Cissokho griots, Diabel grew up in Dakar and Tambacounda, Senegal. Surrounded by a rich musical heritage and a family of musicians, he began playing a number of traditional instruments. However, his affinity with the...