We are so pleased to be a partner on this fantastic project! #DIT2026

So excited to be a partner on this! 😀

We're pleased to welcome Anita Nayyar to our Board of Trustees ⭐
Anita is a freelance social psychologist, producer, and communication strategist. Her practice focuses on shifting audience perceptions, giving powerful space to unheard voices and countering hate.
More: metalculture.com/who-we-are/

📣OPEN CALL!📣
Calling UK-based artists interested in creative ways to disrupt loneliness! We have x9 opportunities across Metal’s sites in Peterborough, Liverpool, and Southend.
🟢 Grants available up to £2000
🟢 Apply by Tues 21 October, 5pm
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👉 Final week! Apply to be Metal's Executive Director - Parental Cover (Dec25-Feb27) to guide Metal’s fundraising, business planning, financial sustainability, social impact + governance

Apply by: Fri 3 Oct, 5pm. We look forward to hearing from you!
metalculture.com/get-involved...
Photo: Jack Flynn

Through programmes like Artists for Future Policy, through our network-building activities, and through support and development for artists with a social practice, we are re-thinking what it means to be open and welcoming. Our Sept newsletter is dedicated to social justice
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We’re excited to share our redesigned programme of art and creative wellbeing: Connect & Create, run in partnership with Southend City Council.

It offers free art-based wellbeing sessions + art therapy designed to support mental health, reduce isolation, and build community.

More: tr.ee/UnasdU

José also designed a folded leaflet so you can run the workshop and spark conversations in your own spaces.

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#MetalCulture #MetalWelcome

José created beautiful printed doormats for each site… and one ‘free’ mat to travel wherever our work goes.

If you’d like to offer a Metal Welcome to your home/ workplace, they are available to buy. Visit our shop to find out more:
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#ArtistEdition #LimitedEdition

Over the last 6 months we have been working with artist José García Oliva, who has been leading ‘Metal Welcome’ to explore what it really means to be welcoming.

We asked:
💭 How can our spaces feel more open, inclusive and human?
💭 How can policy reflect care, collaboration and real change?

5 days to go until Make Time For Love with Metal Liverpool! 💌

Created by artists YARA + DAVINA, this Metal project, commissioned by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team, celebrates the creativity, love, and community of Wavertree and Picton (L15)

metalculture.com/projects/mak...

Don't miss your chance to be Metal's Executive Director – Parental Cover! Applications close on Friday 3 October, 5pm.

You'll step into the role from Dec 2025 - Feb 2027, guiding Metal’s fundraising; business planning and financial sustainability; social impact; and governance.

More: tr.ee/wZnlQ2

Metal are delighted to announce Make Time For Love 💌

Created by artists YARA + DAVINA, this fun progrmme of free family events runs from 20-28 Sept and celebrates the creativity, love, and community of Wavertree + Picton (L15)
More info: metalculture.com/projects/mak...

#MetalCulture #Liverpool

We look forward to hearing from you! #ArtsJobs #ArtsOpps #MetalCulture

We are seeking an inspiring Executive Director in a parental cover role from Dec 2025 - Feb 2027.

Working Monday – Thursdays, this role will guide Metal’s fundraising; business planning and financial sustainability; social impact; governance. Appy by: Fri 3 October, 5pm tr.ee/wZnlQ2

We’re looking for a talented and motivated National Producer to create and deliver great art events and projects as Metal moves into its next chapter.

This new role will work across our team, 2 days a week for 8 months. Applications close on Friday 5 September, 5pm. Job pack: tr.ee/ETYXj5

📣 New job opportunities at Metal! We are currently seeking to appoint two roles:
👉 National Producer
👉 Executive Director – Parental Cover

Read on for more info... #artsopps #artsjobs

As the leaves begin to turn and summer comes to a close, we are reflecting on the season's activities... Our latest newsletter is dedicated to our theme of focus: Climate and Nature 🍁

Read our latest updates here: mailchi.mp/metalculture...

#MetalCulture

We are thrilled to welcome socially engaged artist Rose Croft as lead facilitator for Where We Are Peterborough, which kicks off in September!

Find out more about this youth-led arts project here: bit.ly/4oFiaGV

With Metal Peterborough, @thekitetrust.bsky.social and The British Museum.

"We want to make the revolution irresistible (Toni Cade Bambara)."

New Art Exchange invited Metal Culture's director Susie T. to reflect on how Metal, a company working at the intersection of art and social change, is bridging divides at a turbulent time.

Read more: www.nae.org.uk/news/blog/be...

@metalculture.bsky.social (Metal Culture) is a socially engaged arts organisation promoting workshops, exhibitions and other community events across England. They have recently transitioned to Bluesky and would benefit from your attention. Give this lovely bunch a warm welcome! 💙

Calling all #Southend Creatives!

On Wednesday 12 March, we’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you & what you would like to discuss.

Book your free slot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/metal-sout...

#OpenAdviceSessions