Brilliant day at #NAM @durhamuniversity.bsky.social working with a lovely team of creatives. A privilege to work with astronomers, artists and philosophers and facilitate activity exploring creativity. Attendees were so open and curious ⭐ @nheartlands.bsky.social

Enjoyed celebrating National Meadow Day 5 July @northpennines.bsky.social at Low Way Farm, Holwick. Lots of walks, talks, music, arts activity & films. Great to see ‘Creatively Connected’ artists Laura Harrington, Azadeh Fatehrad and Matt Denham there too! Learnt lots from lovely people there.

Great to hear more @northpennines.bsky.social at the annual conference yesterday. Insightful talks from farmers Jimmy, Paddy & Gemma exploring practice that helps increase nature recovery. Thanks to Charlie too for letting us see the great work going on in Baldersdale @nheartlands.bsky.social

Slow down. 🌿 Look closer. 🎨 This week’s #30DaysWild challenge: start a nature journal! ✏️ Draw a flower 🪶 Sketch a bird 📝 Add little notes Don’t worry about being perfect. This is your peaceful corner of the wild. 👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/30-days...

This looks fab!

Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.

Claire Eason, UK artist, recently created a tribute to the #SycamoreGap tree, in Northumberland UK using light from drones in the space where the much loved landmark once stood #WomensArt

Enjoying this short read ‘what art does - an unfinished theory’ Brian Eno & Bette A. Full of insightful theory. Lots to think about in terms of practice.

This is what our members tell us about the value of Participatory Arts. Join our community of practice to add your voice artworksalliance.uk/joinonline/

‘The arts are vital, they are a space for critical dialogue, to make our creative human expression visible, a space to imagine new possibilities, explore complex ideas & express our personal, social, cultural & plural identities, to make sense of the world & make meaning #arts

Today at @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social to share thoughts with partners #TCRHub, #YMCA #TheWitham & @NHeartlands and the inspiring @jonsleigh.bsky.social about how we move forward in creating safe #queer spaces for young people in #Teesdale

The National Landscapes Association's Nature Calling project is creating amazing art in 2025. As part of #naturecalling25 we're seeking proposals from individual artists/groups of artists who use music exploration to encourage nature connection: https://bit.ly/NorthPenninesNationalLandscapejobs

A list of famous people with festive names… Jon Snow Holly Hunter Spruce Willis Oprah Wintery Michael Baublé Samuel Elf Jackson A-wreather Franklin Misteltobey Maguire Amy Mulled Winehouse Snoop Dogg-Is-For-Life-Not-Just-For-Christmas

Winter Solstice Rita Letendre ~ Abenaki 1980

And an enlightening and insightful pre lunch tour from Eleanor @thebowesmuseum.bsky.social helping us explore the collection in new ways and uncover queer histories often untold.

I’ve been to 5 fabulous poetry events in the past 2 months & feel very lucky. Today I was invited to A Happy Place project #CultivateCommission in Durham with @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social & writing group. What an honour! Powerful & moving poetry performances inspired by bio & neurodiversity 👏

If you are looking for some handmade craft or local art for gifts this season, or fancy a festive open mic night- these lovely folk at Consett Heart have a smashing opportunity this Saturday 👇

Looking forward to seeing this from @elysiumtc.bsky.social Really enjoyed their recent production of Othello. Great to see more work available on tour next spring!

This looks great 👇

It was a privilege to be invited to celebrate the new #LittleGreenGallery at Green Arts, Newton Aycliffe green-arts.co.uk Happy Birthday Green Arts. Well done to Laura & the team 🎉

We’re delighted at Northern Heartlands @jillrcole.bsky.social to be producing this project as part of #TeesSwaleNaturallyConnect with partners @northpennines.bsky.social @yorkshiredalesnp.bsky.social and these artists who are exploring nature recovery & environmental issues in their practice👇

It’s been a privilege to spend the evening listening to the great Bob Beagrie and the fabulous Poets at the Table Group at Arc Stockton (that included a poignant piece of poetry by my fabulous friend and creative David T 💛)

"Art reminds us to look outwards at the things that truly matter" www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Been keeping cosy and warm with a bit of crafting this snowy Saturday and made some paper folded gift bags.

Hello Bluesky! 🌟 I work as part of a small arts team to celebrate creativity, arts and community in rural spaces. I’m new here at BlueSky and would love to connect with like-minded folk who also love the arts and all things creative.