Funding, grants, and a special invite for stitchers!

GREAT NEWS - WE DID IT! Voices Gloucester is delighted to announce that we've received new funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The deadline for applications is 10am on 4th July - Read more for themes, help and how to apply.

Also - CALLING ALL STITCHERS, TEXTILE ENTHUSIASTS & ANYONE SIMPLY CURIOUS - we'd like to invite you to a workshop run by our wonderful Threads lead Jo Teague, and the Fashion Fictions team from Nottingham School of Art and Design

Monday 23rd June, 10:30 - 15:00

@Gloucestershire Heritage Hub. 

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Windows of Welcome - animating Gloucester high street and celebrating Refugee Week!

'Windows of Welcome' is an art project supporting young refugees and strengthening communities in Gloucester. Along with our ambitious artworks, we'll be celebrating Refugee Week with the whole of Gloucester and enjoying the Moomin 80 celebrations!

14-22 June

Kings Square, Gloucester

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The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase - Free Rural Art Exhibition (Copy)

The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase (THISS) presents artworks by artists from London, the South West and local young people in gardens on the edge of Minchinhampton Common, Stroud. This free exhibition is part of Stroud’s annual Site Festival, showcasing unique contemporary sculpture in a stunning rural location.

Saturday-Sunday 14-15 June and 21-22 June, 11am-5pm.

Artists talk, 3pm, Saturday 14 June

Location: The Hide Artist Retreat, Pinfarthings, Stroud, GL5 5JJ

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Refugee Week at Gloucester Guildhall with MOOMIN!

James Zambra, Creative Director of Moomin Characters, said: “The shelter, comfort and security that the Moominhouse provides are all universal needs, as relevant today as they were 80 years ago when Tove Jansson penned the first Moomin story. We couldn’t think of a better partner with which to celebrate the importance of a warm welcome and a sense of belonging than Refugee Week.”

Refugee Week, 14-22 June - Most events are free, no booking required. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Gloucester Guildhall

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Perspectives on AI

Explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in this interactive workshop. Through a range of different lenses and with hands-on learning we’ll explore the practical, environmental, social and workplace impacts of adopting AI. Look at AI in the round and gain the experience and understanding to decide how you want to engage with this family of emerging technologies in your own practice.

Wednesday 18th June | 9:30am - 4:00pm // Cost: £250

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking

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Tropical Juice - Art Exhibition at Gloucester Picturedrome

TROPICAL JUICE : Spring Themed Art Show by Jussara Nazaré with collaborative art, live music, workshops and more 🪩 3 weeks of magical creative madness 🎨

📅 Opening Night: Friday, 9th May, 2025 | 6:00PM–9:00 PM (Free Entry)

🗓️ Exhibition Dates: 9th-25th May 2025 ⏰ Opening Times: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

📍160 on Barton Gallery, 162-166 Gloucester Picturedrome, Gloucester, GL1 4EU

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🌿 Creative Wellbeing Circle Netwalks – Gloucestershire 🌿

Gentle Netwalks for creative and wellbeing women in business. Join us in nature for meaningful conversation, inspiration and connection with like-minded women. Boost your wellbeing, share ideas and grow your business one step at a time.

Various dates in May 2025/£12.50 per walk/Booking essential

Across Gloucestershire

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Free workshops with Feral Productions @ Everyman Theatre

We have three Hush Now workshops coming up in May as part of a project that gives a voice to the unmarried mothers who were stigmatised and hidden away in Mother & Baby Homes.

20th May 6-8pm: Writing workshop

21st May 6-8pm: Music workshop

22nd May 6-8pm: Embroidery workshop

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

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