📣Reminder to apply to be our next Director, Peterborough & Cambridgeshire! We're seeking to appoint a creative, collaborative Director to inspire positive change through art and creativity. Apply by 19 Jan - full details here https://metalculture.com/get-involved/vacancies/ #ArtsOpps #ArtsJobs

💫 Our December Newsletter is out! 💫 A Special end of year edition with reflections on a year of wonderful programmes, an exciting job opportunity, and some top tips for your read / watch/ listen / visit list. Happy holidays! https://lnkd.in/eFCkq_DB Photo: Jazamin Sinclair

What a year! We've so much to celebrate... Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has worked with us – artists, creatives, partners, funders, participants, volunteers and more. 💚

📣 We’re Hiring! 📣 Could you be our next Director, Peterborough & Cambridgeshire? We're seeking to appoint a creative, collaborative Director to inspire positive change through art and creativity. Apply by 19 Jan - full details here https://metalculture.com/get-involved/vacancies/ #ArtsOpps #ArtsJobs

📣 Deadline this Friday 12 Dec! We're looking for people to join our Board of trustees! Metal are looking for people with a range of perspectives and experiences to join our Board and support our work. metalculture.com/get-involved...

🤔 How can we make our spaces feel more open, inclusive, and human? ‘Welcome Isn't a Doormat’ was created by artist José García Oliva, and you’ll find one at each of Metal’s sites, with one additional mat to travel wherever our work goes.

Our November newsletter has landed! There’s lots to share, and get involved with, this month on the theme of climate and nature. 🌱 From community action in Essex, teachers + cultural ecologists inspired together in nature, and climate training in Liverpool. Read here> mailchi.mp/metalculture...

💫 New blog! 💫 Throughout November, we've been focussed on our research and development theme: Climate and Nature 🌱 Read about how our teams in Liverpool, Southend, and Peterborough found positivity and hope in working together on climate action through creativity metalculture.com/2025/11/25/c...

Would you like to join our Board of trustees? We're looking for new people with experience in these areas: 👉 Environment & sustainability 👉 Digital, Communication, Marketing 👉 Finance/Treasurer 👉 Fundraising / business planning 👉 HR / legal 👉 Research MORE INFO bit.ly/vacanciesatm...

📣 We’re Hiring! We are currently seeking to appoint two roles: 👉 Director, Southend and Essex 👉 Producer, Liverpool More info metalculture.com/get-involved... #artsopps #artsjobs

At Metal, so many of our programmes speak to the importance of community and belonging – making opportunities to connect to other creatives, or to others creatively. 👉 Read more in our October newsletter: mailchi.mp/metalculture...

One week left to apply! OPEN CALL For UK-based artists interested in creative ways to disrupt loneliness! We have x9 opportunities across Metal’s sites in Peterborough, Liverpool, Southend. 🟢 Grants available up to £2000 🟢 Apply by Tues 21 October, 5pm MORE: https://tr.ee/jlbGfP #ArtistOpenCall

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

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 metalculture.com/get-involved...

👉 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 mailchi.mp/metalculture...

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

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

📣 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