SYSTEMS.BRICKS.HANDS is a group exhibition by emerging artists Arien Barley, Felix McClafferty and Matilda Power. Across three installations, the artists investigate the symbiotic processes of production, transformation and erosion within cities, information systems, and culture.
Studio 18, Stroud, 9th-13th October 2026
Read MoreCreative sessions for survivors and allies of child sexual abuse.
Various dates and places - find out more and book tickets through our website.
Gloucester
Read MoreGet ready to unleash your creativity at The Mabon Tree Ball! Join us for a fun, hands-on costume-making workshop held in person at Emmergence Commons for the Lansdown Hall. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just love crafting, this is your chance to design a unique outfit for the ball. Bring your ideas, your enthusiasm, and let's make some magical costumes together!
Tuesday 8 September, 2–7pm
Emergence Commons, 1 Kendrick Street, Stroud, GL5 1AQ
Read MoreA relaxed meet up for Stroud's creatives. Meet people share ideas and make connections
Thursday 3 September, 5:30pm to 7pm - pay what you can
1 Kendrick Street, Stroud
Read MoreWild singing workshop with Sorrel Wilde. All welcome, no experience needed, bathe in nature and song and share in a delicious lunch.
19th September, 10am (gather at 9:30 for tea and settling)
Wild Acres, Breadstone, Berkeley, Glos.
Read MoreA Baroque Opera first performed in London 1724, it tells the story of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra against the turbulent political world of ancient Egypt. Its combination of political intrigue, romance, revenge and comedy provides the setting for some of Handel’s most dazzling and emotionally powerful music.
3pm, Sunday 6th September, 2026
Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire
Read MoreSarah Gordon’s new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame.
Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th September @ 7.30pm, £16 pp
Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW
Read MoreSkateable sculptures come to Kings Square Gloucester for 1 week only!
📅 18–22 August 2026 🎟 Free and open to all
📍 King's Square, Gloucester
Read MoreOpen Studios, Gloucester - come and see where the magic happens!
This year, at selected dates and times between 15 and 23 August, five studios are open to visit where ten artists are showing their work .
In and around Gloucester
Read MoreInspired by Holst Victorian House's latest exhibition, Theodor von Holst: From Frankenstein to the Pre-Raphaelites, create imaginative fiction on dark, gothic themes.
02 Nov 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, £30
Cheltenham
Read MoreDrawing workshops at Holst Victorian House. Explore mark-making, observation and visual storytelling inspired by the Victorian age.
20 Sep 2026 10 am - 12 pm, £15
Cheltenham
Read MoreAn invitation to an Open Day for Artists at the Gate art space in Gloucester
Wednesday 5 August from 12noon to 7pm
Find us at 21 Westgate Street, Gloucester (opposite Gloucester Antiques Centre)
Read MoreArts Council England is keen to understand the impact of the UK's recent heatwaves (May-July) on organisations in the cultural sector. We have put together this 5-minute survey to gather insights which will inform our support for the sector.
Deadline 7 August 2026
Read MoreSummer Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Art Shape is looking for volunteers to support children's creative activities across Gloucestershire this summer! 🎨
📅 Dates & times: Various dates throughout the summer holidays
💷 Cost: Free to volunteer
📍 Location: Various venues across Gloucestershire
Read MoreBird Nerd and the Red List, brings the fragile beauty of our skies to life right before your eyes. This immersive, spellbinding performance turns urgent wildlife conservation into a breathtaking, must-see theatrical event. A stunning dance theatre performance piece, focusing on popular UK birds on the endangered species 'red list'. Take a journey with the birdwatcher as they embody four different birds; Lark, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Swift and Nightingale.
Read MoreRaise the Bar’s 2026 Autumn 10-week courses are now open for applications! Led by two former Bristol City Poets, Vanessa Kisuule and Caleb Parkin, with 12 spaces available on each course. Priority for applicants in the South West.
Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26th July
Bristol M Shed
Read MoreOpen morning and art demo on Saturday 12th September. This free event is Suitable for all artists, including beginners. Watch published artist Caroline Tatham demonstrate fundamental watercolour techniques, learn about our courses & Tuscan retreat, and ask us questions. Tea and coffee will be provided!
The Cotswold Gardening School, Gossington Hall, Slimbridge, GL2 7DN
Read MoreWho’s the online launch event for? Individuals Survivors of child sexual abuse Allies, friends and family members Organisations and Professionals Arts organisations Health providers Police services Churches and faith groups Local authority/council teams Community organisations Support services
Friday 10th July, 4pm - 5.30pm
Online Event
Read MoreFilipino Heritage Day – A Barrio Fiesta in Gloucestershire
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026 Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm and Silent Disco: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Admission: Free
Venue: King’s Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP
Read MoreFree printmaking session for LGBTQIA+ young people at Newent Library!
Friday, 26 June 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Newent Library
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