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New Public Art Installation by Raphael Daden to Be Unveiled in Longton On November 14th, 2024, renowned light sculptor Raphael Daden will unveil a striking new public art installation titled “Where Are the Birds? Where Are the Trees?” at 7:00pm in Longton Exchange’s Cultural Quarter. This community-driven project, spearheaded by the Longton Creative Volunteers and…

Arts Keele is hosting In Our Time, a retrospective exhibition by renowned artist Phil Hardaker, spanning 50 years of his politically charged work. The exhibition, held at the Chancellor’s Building, Keele University, showcases a diverse range of assemblages, mosaics, sculptures, and constructions. Hardaker, who has lived in Stoke-on-Trent since 1985, is known for transforming found…

By Natasha Gallimore – Appetite The Featured exhibition is now open at Newcastle Common, brought to you by Appetite and Arts Keele.  Featured is a collection of wonderful award-winning artworks created by artists and were all recently part of the Three Counties Exhibition 2024 on show at Burslem School of Art. This wonderful collection of artworks includes a…

From British Ceramics Biennial Arts organisations, British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) and Framescape, opened their doors last Saturday (31 August) to the first of a series of creative days to support Stoke’s high street. Funded by the government with support from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, ‘Open Source’ gives members of the public access to two professional studios…

Stoke on Clay, the annual festival celebrating the rich ceramics heritage of Stoke-on-Trent, opens this weekend and runs to October 19, 2024. The festival features an array of events across the city, showcasing both established and emerging ceramic artists. Venues like the Spode Museum Trust and Brampton Museum will host exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. The…

Stoke-on-Trent’s city centre (Hanley) will come alive this weekend with theatre, music, circus, dance, and more as Appetite’s The Big Feast returns for its 10th edition. The event will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August. Check Appetite’s website for full listings of all the exciting happenings! Website: www.appetite.org.uk

A new ceramic artwork, The Keeper of All The Secrets, created by international multimedia artist Jacqueline Bishop, will open on 23rd August at the V&A Wedgwood Collection, Barlaston. The compelling art installation explores the ‘Market Woman’, a recognisable yet overlooked figure in Caribbean society since the time of slavery. Culture& and V&A Wedgwood Collection are…

by Honey Box Team Honey Box Live, Staffordshire and Cheshire’s live music experience, is set to host a unique outdoor concert on Sunday, 1st September at Keele University’s Clock House Courtyard. The event will showcase local talent, featuring performances by rising artists KOALA, Johntay, Mara Liddle, and FOARN. Known for its innovative live-streamed shows, Honey…

Last week this fledgling SOTCULTURE website received over 1,000 page views in its first three days, showcasing artworks by five of the city’s young early-career artists. A great opening week! We’re well pleased. Now, we’re daring to believe our project goal is achievable – we’re 1% there already, lol! You can become a SoTCULTURE supporter…

By Michael Escolme, Spode Museum Rediscovered photographs of Stoke-on-Trent by local boiler engineer go on display. Born in Stoke-on-Trent, boiler engineer Peter Lymer was an enthusiastic and highly regarded photographer. He converted the coalhouse at the back of his terraced house in Fenton to a dark room and over his lifetime taught himself how to…