A scene seen at twilight many, many moons ago. On display in the show opening Friday: 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 At Cupola Contemporary Art 📅 𝗣V: Fri 10 Oct, 7:30 pm 🖼 Open: 11 Oct – 15 Nov 2025 📍 Cupola Contemporary Art , Sheffield 🎙 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:Thu 23 Oct, 7:30 pm 🔗 Info: www.andycropper.art/cupola2025

Just a reminder the show opens in Sheffield this coming Friday. Details below -

The South Yorkshire Group of the Society is seeking new volunteer committee members, as well as someone to lead on their Social Media to support their campaigns/promote our walks & talks. Read more: bit.ly/4gQxIUG Image: Old Town Hall, Sheffield 📷: Dave Pickersgill CC 2.0

It's finished 😊 👍 This will be on display at my upcoming show, Friday: 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 At Cupola Contemporary Art 📅 𝗣𝘃: Fri 10 Oct, 7:30 pm 🖼 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 11 Oct - 15 Nov 2025 📍Cupola Contemporary Art, Sheffield 🎙 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Thurs 23 Oct, 7:30 pm 🔗 More info: andycropper.art/cupola2025

If you are in the area on the 10th of October do come along to the preview as it's open to everyone, no invite needed 😊👍

𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝘈 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. PV: Fri 10 Oct, 7:30pm Exhibition: 11 Oct–15 Nov 2025 Cupola Contemporary Art, Sheffield 🔗 andycropper.art/cupola2025 #Kenopsia #SpiritOfPlace #BusStopGothic #UrbanRealism

The Victorian Society's latest Newsletter is out now, you can read it here: bit.ly/47hh9yB Sign up to get our free newsletter in your inbox every month: bit.ly/3jbU9ue

LISSCA's new expert carbon report destroys Network Rail's environmental case for its destructive plans for Liverpool Street Station. Read more: bit.ly/47QV7CW #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation

Portland Works in Sheffield is one of our outstanding heritage success stories saved from being turned into flats in 2009 by a community share offer buyout. It is now run by a community benefit society with more than 34 different makers, artists and other others in residence. Why not visit us?

☹️ Sorry to report we have had to CANCEL our planned visit to Loxley Cemetery tomorrow, 19th July. The forecast thunderstorms and potentially treacherous ground when muddy means we must put safety first. We will be rearranging the walk for summer 2026, keep an eye out for more details.

I realise I've not been on Bluesky much of late. I should start posting once again asap. It's been a beautiful summer so far. Here's some pics of our insect haven I planted this year which is coming along a treat. 🦟🦋🐛🐜🐝🐞🦗

An absolute pleasure talking to Dan Hayes @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social Hope springs eternal in Hackenthorpe www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/the-secret-s...

Thank you for support @research-for-act.bsky.social as Sheffield residents begin again to organise to protect gains made as local citizens together, and in demanding meaningful local democracy (in the face of it all). researchforaction.uk/sheffield-de...

SHEFFIELD CAN’T GO BACK…. It’s Our City! public statement on the government announcement that they intend to overturn the result of Sheffield’s referendum 👇👇🏽 @se13ed.bsky.social @franbelbin.bsky.social @goodlawproject.org itsoursheffield.co.uk/public-state...

@nowthenmag.bsky.social @wendyhawksley.bsky.social @party-shaun.bsky.social @simonduffy.bsky.social @research-for-act.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @wolln.bsky.social @rolandseb.bsky.social @sammgreg.bsky.social @sheffcitynigel.bsky.social @hharrisonjourno.bsky.social

I've gone and done a thing! I'm stoked to share that I've entered Sky Arts Landscape Artist Of The Year 2026. Do pop on over to Instagram where I give a bit more info' : www.instagram.com/p/DLIHyeQtH1F/ 🎥🖼️🎨

🚶Tomorrow, Saturday 14th June-Guided walk through Rotherham Town Centre by our own Graham Hague Starts 2pm at Clifton Park Museum, details here bit.ly/400aqo6 Tickets still available

Network Rail proposes to install a huge amount of new retail within the Victorian listed train sheds - the oldest, most important parts of Liverpool St Station. There are independent cafes, pubs + food outlets just opposite the current entrances on Liverpool St and Bishopsgate.🧵

Thanks to everyone who nominated a building for the Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings 2025. Watch out for our call for nominations in September for Top Ten 2026. #TopTen25 #TopTen26 #endangeredbuildings #listedbuildings #heritage #victorianarchitecture #edwardianarchitecture

Nationally, The Victorian Society announce our 2025 Top Ten Most Endangered Buildings. Sadly there are sites from all parts of the country-all in need of serious help to survive into the future. bit.ly/4jlKCtA Keep an eye out for individual posts over the coming days, inc two in Yorkshire 🤍

💦Birley Spa in Sheffield has made the 2025 Victorian Society Top Ten Endangered Buildings list- Sad it comes to this being owned by the City Council but hopefully a catalyst for future progress in securing the site for the community 🤍 BBC article with Fiona Milne of the Friends Group bit.ly/439AHm0

The offer ends this Sunday at 12 midday.

New for #artistsupportpledge: "Half Empty or Half Full?: Urban Still Life of London Rd, No.01". Oil & acrylic on card, 18x10.5cm. £220 inc. post/packing. DM/email for more. #artistsupportpledgeuk #painting #kenopsia #affordableart #artforsale #urbanstilllife Info: instagram.com/p/DI9cD2-N51s

💥 Art Sale Alert 💥Offering my painting ‘St Mary’s’ for £1750 (usual price: £2500) to cover urgent dental costs. A rare chance to own this Sheffield cityscape. Offer lasts 1 week—contact me for details. Thank you for your support 💙 For more information: instagram.com/p/DI6R2YjISW5

🌼First Summer event a walk through parts of Manchester with Steve Roman of Manchester Regional Group. Passing some highlights of Manchester’s Victorian and Edwardian buildings, themes will include Peterloo, popular reform and suffrage movements, Free Trade and free thinking Book Here bit.ly/3GgQUgi

Tues 8th April is our talk at Showroom 5 in Sheffield. Our last talk for spring 2025 explores the origins of Sheffield's first public museum 150 years ago. Collections of the Literary & Philosophical Society from private house to public facility in 1875 with Alistair McLean 🏦 bit.ly/41Y7rhA

Last 2 days 👀 Jammyboree Ending Sat, 15th March, 12-4pm BLOC Projects 71 Eyre Lane Sheffield S1 4RB Work is for sale and a commission will support BLOC Projects Curated by @seanwilliamsartist.bsky.social & Kate Jacobs Info: www.instagram.com/p/DHIM2GuNfm4/

This week: Jammyboree 6th - 15th March, 12-4pm (closed 9th & 10th) PV on the 6th March 5-7pm BLOC Projects 71 Eyre Lane Sheffield S1 4RB Work is for sale and a commission will support BLOC Projects Curated by @seanwilliamsartist.bsky.social & Kate Jacobs Info: www.instagram.com/p/DGv1VDxNmUI/

The Society have objected to the proposed redevelopment of part of the former 1872 Howells department store in Cardiff including partial demolition. Planning ref: 24/02962/LBC 🧵

👶Less than a week to our next talk at Showroom5 in Sheffield- 11th February 7pm doors- Popular speaker Mary Garside will talk about the Workhouse Scattered Homes system for children- Link to details and booking here www.victoriansociety.org.uk/regional-gro... or you can just turn up on the night

Coming this month! 𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 59 Artists from across the UK and Europe BLOC Projects, 71 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB Tues 18th - Sat 22nd Feb, 2025 Open 12 - 6 daily PV - Thurs 20th Feb, 5-8pm More details www.instagram.com/a_bell_is_a_... [Read alt text for more info]

Waiting to ask a question @southyorksmca.bsky.social about new planning reform proposals and consequences for heritage buildings in the Region for @vicsoc-syorks.bsky.social Looking for a strong commitment that protections for heritage will not be diluted to favour developers.

We have a campaign running for the designation of a Castlegate Conservation Area in Sheffield. See what the local @sheffieldstar.bsky.social had to say at the New Year. We look forward to a stronger expression of support from @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social with consultation proposals bit.ly/3WohWrj

Hoping 2025 willl be a good news year for South Yorkshire heritage- News that HLF have awarded over £4M to Harmony Works in Sheffield to refurbish and develop Grade 2* Canada House on Commercial Street into a Regional music education hub- Harmony Works vision has finally paid off bit.ly/4gRrQdd

It's my good friend, Fran 😊... Please follow for her interesting insights around all things green, planting, views on the environment, Sheffield's ReGather, nature walks, and other all round good stuff. You can also see more over on Instagram at www.instagram.com/greenfingere...

As a friendly reminder, we'll be offline this week due to the impact of the wildfires in Los Angeles on our cast and crew. In the meantime, learn more about Critical Role Foundation's recent donation and how you can help those affected by the fires below. We will see you next week in Exandria. 💕

𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑜: The 3rd layer of underpainting - 'wash/stain', the imprimatura. Will be taking a pause for a bit to allow for drying.

New project series - 𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑜 - the imagery, hopefully, will be familiar and identifiably by me but I'm allowing myself to experiment, by being a lot more painterly to allow texture come through a bit more. Limbo? Details to come 😉👍 Here's a commission I've just started - 1st layer - drawing in

It's just gone 6am, and it's snowed! ❄️❄️❄️

I've needed to be a bit quiet over Christmas and New Year this time around, so I'll reshare this as an introduction to my work. If you would like to see more do pop on over to my website 👇 www.andycropper.art 👀

Wishing all of you that are interested in our South Yorkshire Victorian & Edwardian Heritage a Happy New Year 🍾🥂 We have a busy year ahead campaigning for Castlegate Conservation Area and trying to save threatened buildings throughout SYorks If you can help see our website bit.ly/4ahxXVL to join

Wishing you all a Happy 2025 ❤️ may it be better than you fear and full of joy in being one amongst many that will be working to make it so 🍾🥂✊

🧑‍🎄Merry Xmas to all and a peaceful New Year ❤️

💂 Looking forward to the day these soldiers of the Crimean war have a proper memorial in the city centre, with the reinstatement of the Crimean Memorial, long promised by @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social but yet to find a suitable home 💂

Union President Charles Bagshaw is also buried at Wardsend. He was on the fund raising committee for the Crimean War monument and was one of two men who presented the silver trowel to the Duke of Cambridge for the laying of the foundation stone. wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/bagshaw-char...

'conservation is commercially very valuable. It gives an area its character, it creates places where people want to live and work. It’s not just about preserving an old building, it’s a record. A record of the continuity of this town that we live in...' Griff Rhys Jones, @thetimes.com bit.ly/3BCWTKj

Last painting in show: 'Now', '24 Oil & acrylic on panel 50x50cm From 'A Time of Stasis' [now over] www.andycropper.art/stasis My most recent painting, completed just before the show. I feel this painting is visually symbolic of the future ahead of us, of what's to come. [See alt text for more]

Griff in @thetimes 'Good historic buildings should be at the heart of policy. You get the sense that Keir Starmer and Rayner have this idea that they need to outlaw nimbyism. Its actually because of a lot of nimbyism that London is such a successful place.' bit.ly/3BCWTKj #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation

'Love-Lust...', 2020 Oil & acrylic on panel 50x50cm From 'A Time of Stasis' [now over] www.andycropper.art/stasis This was the old Stones Brewery (aka Cannon Brewery) a Sheffield institution which existed until 1999. The building has remained empty for the past 20+ years. [See alt text for more]