Catherine Mugonyi, Author at Blackpool Social Club

09 Mar

Garth takes the fight to London exhibition

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, contemporary art, contemporary artist, Exhibition, group show, London

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool based artist Garth Gratrix has been invited to join artist and curator Cecilia Sjoholm in an upcoming London exhibition that brings together seven contemporary artists who all engage in defiance. THE COMRADES THEY WERE BRAVE runs at 44 GRS Gallery in Bloomsbury from 18 March until 10 April 2022. Conceived as an homage to Edith Garrud (1872- 1971), Jiujitsu martial arts teacher to the suffragettes, it explores the theme of fighting for a cause. In 1909, in response to increasing physical abuse by the police and opponents to their campaign for women’s right to vote, Edith Garrud began…

04 Feb

Creative Opportunities & commissions for February 2022

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal News, Opportunitiescommission, jobs, opportunities, workshops

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A round-up of opportunities available to creatives based on the Fylde Coast in February 2022. These include grant funding, commissions, jobs, consultations, research projects and more. New opportunities will be added to this page as they arise. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="34451" img_size="large" alignment="center" title="Help Musicians’ Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund 2022"][vc_column_text] The Help Musicians’ Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund has confirmed a further £1m to help musicians struggling to make ends meet. ACE and DCMS have provided £650k of hardship funding so that Help Musicians is able to extend hardship funding into 2022, making further payments to musicians facing financial hardship due to…

04 Jan

Creative Opportunities & commissions for January 2022

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal News, Opportunitiescommission, consultation, funding, Grant, opportunities, research

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A round-up of opportunities available to creatives based on the Fylde Coast in January 2022. These include grant funding, commissions, jobs, consultations, research projects and more. New opportunities will be added to this page as they arise. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Arts for Wellbeing Practitioners Pendle Leisure Trust are about to embark on a two-year programme of Arts for Wellbeing work in Pendle. They are seeking experienced practitioners who work across community arts and health settings and/or those wishing to grow their experience of working in this way. Are you based in Pendle or surrounding Lancashire areas? Do you have experience…

09 Dec

Something for the weekend? 11/12 December 2021

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsGuideAbingdon Studios, Art, contemporary art, Exhibition, Lytham, what's on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a some top picks from the cultural happenings taking place on the Fylde Coast on 11 & 12 December. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Present Absence [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="34219" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Exhibition runs until 20 Jan 2022.Open Thu-Sat, 11-4pm.Except between 17 Dec - 7th Jan.Free entry It's not often that you get contemporary painting shows on your doorstep, but Abingdon Studios has come up trumps with this new exhibition from Parham Ghalamdar. Curated by Garth Gratrix, this show exhibits works across the Project Space and Window Gallery, located on Abingdon St right in the heart…

24 Nov

Grundy Art Gallery: Show your work at OPEN 2022

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal News, OpportunitiesArt, artist, call out, callout, Exhibition, open call, The Grundy Art Gallery

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After last year’s online only exhibition, OPEN 2022 is set to return to Blackpool's Grundy Art Gallery. In line with Grundy’s founding principles of showing the ‘art of the day’ and echoing Blackpool’s motto of ‘progress’, the gallery is looking for artworks that have been created within the last 12 months and that have never been shown at the Grundy Art Gallery before. The exhibition aims to be illustrative of the diverse range of artwork being produced throughout Blackpool and the Fylde Coast today.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="31534" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Once again they have decided to waive the submission fee for artworks…

07 Oct

Artists to explore LGBTQIA+ heritage in Blackpool

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsHeritage, Local Newsheritage, history, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, local history, Queer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Abingdon Studios has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create the first permanent collection of LGBTQIA+ heritage in Blackpool. The ‘We’re Still Here’ project, led by Abingdon Studios director Garth Gratrix and producer and artist Harry Clayton-Wright, will capture stories from members of the community, and will kick off with a sound installation at new arts space The Old Electric on Saturday October 23. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As well as viewing the installation on the day, members of the public will also be invited to share their stories, have them recorded and added to the digital archive which…

06 Oct

Beats amongst the Bookshelves

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsMusic & Gigslibraries, library, live music, Music, rock

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Get it Loud in Libraries is coming to Blackpool, hosting Mush's debut appearance on the library scene and bringing a touch of punk to the bookshelves of Blackpool. Performing tracks from their well-received album, 'Lines Redacted', the leeds-based art-rock trio Mush brings tongue-in-cheek lyrics, memorable guitar riffs and a fresh 2021 perspective to the music scene. Described as “rallying against aggravating, absurd political realities with passion and humour” (Pitchfork), it's no surprise that Mush has chosen to play such an unexpected venue as Blackpool Library. Get it Loud in Libraries are beyond excited to bring the band's post-punk sounds to…

15 Sep

A weekend of local History – Explore Heritage Open Days

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsHeritage, Local Newsheritage, heritage photography, local history

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of heritage and culture. Across the country, thousands of heritage venues take part, opening their doors and providing a variety of heritage events free of charge. For Blackpool, the event is an opportunity to explore and showcase the town’s extraordinary and eclectic history, uncovering unique local stories and hidden treasures. This year, members of the public have the opportunity to explore a variety of historic buildings and landscapes across the Fylde Coast. This weekend brings the opportunity to take a 'behind the scenes' look at some of our lesser known heritage venues…

15 Aug

Open Call: Seaside Stories Exhibition at Hive

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal News, OpportunitiesExhibition, open call

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Preparations are underway for a new art exhibition opening at Hive later this month. From 19 August to 6 October 2021, Hive Arts is hosting an open exhibition called Seaside Stories which will showcase the amazingly diverse talents of Blackpool-based artists. This exhibition is open to any artists based in the FY area, so even if you are not part of the Hive Arts collective, you are still very welcome to submit a piece for display. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you would like to be part of the exhibition: The theme is "Seaside" Your work must be ready to hang…

25 Jul

Let’s talk safer cycling 🚲

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal Newsconsultation, cycling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool is currently part way through a multi-million pound regeneration programme that aims to create more job opportunities, better transport, more modern streets and better places to shop, eat, stay and enjoy. As part of generating a brighter place to live and work, the council has secured funding from the central government Active Travel Fund to implement a cycle scheme on the A587 St Walburgas Road.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Residents are being asked for their views on the proposed cycle scheme that will run between Plymouth Road roundabout and Four Lanes End roundabout. Many new cycle lanes are appearing up and down the…