Alongside our Summer exhibitions, Jonathon Baldock: Held and Polly Braden: Against the Tide, we invite practitioners and community groups to host gatherings in our galleries.
Previous sessions have included communal stitching, creative wellbeing activities, yoga, storytelling, poetry, and more.
Gatherings will take place between 27 June – 27 September 2026 (Tuesday to Friday only).
ABOUT THE GATHERINGS PROGRAMME
The Gatherings Programme invites people to come together in Arnolfini’s galleries to share creative, reflective, and collective activities. Gatherings are informal, inclusive, and free to attend, offering opportunities for communities to connect with each other, new audiences and the exhibitions on display.
PLEASE NOTE
- You are welcome to extend your visit into the Community Workshop or Reading Room, but we encourage the main activity to happen in the galleries.
- The galleries will remain open to the public throughout.
- Maximum group size: 20.
- Gatherings are free to host, and must also be free for participants.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email community@arnolfini.org.uk with Summer Gatherings in the subject line by 10 August 2026, including the following information:
- Lead organiser and name of your group
- A short description of your group and proposed activity (max 150 words)
- Proposed date and time
- Any access needs
We look forward to hearing your ideas and welcoming your community to Arnolfini.
About the Artist
Polly Braden
Polly Braden is a documentary photographer based in London, known for her intimate, long-term collaborations. Her work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues, including learning disabilities, single parenthood, and…
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Jonathan Baldock
Jonathan Baldock works across sculpture, installation and performance, creating immersive environments that explore the body, materiality and human connection. His practice draws on traditional craft techniques, particularly textiles and ceramics, combining processes such as…
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