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“Open Up Sheffield” brings over 100 artists’ studios to the public over the weekend

“Open Up Sheffield” brings over 100 artists’ studios to the public over the weekend

by Elim Lau | May 3, 2024 | Culture

The Open Up Sheffield festival is coming back, with more than 120 artists showcasing their work across the city. The festival invites the public to visit art studios for free.  Open Up is an annual project that was started by Keith Hayman and Kate Jacob in 1998...
Pete McKee is searching for original artwork for new exhibition

Pete McKee is searching for original artwork for new exhibition

by Georgia Cook | May 3, 2024 | Culture, News

Half of Pete McKee’s original artwork has been found in the lead up to his new exhibition, but he’s still looking for more. Opening in November, McKee has been locating 25 pieces of his past work to star in Weston Park Museum. Sheffield Museums work with the community...
Grief Karaoke: a new way of coping with love and loss

Grief Karaoke: a new way of coping with love and loss

by Madison Rolfe | May 3, 2024 | Culture, News

An exhibition in the centre of Sheffield is holding “Grief Karaoke” this weekend as a new way to help people deal with their bereavement. This Saturday from 6-9pm, at Bloc Projects on Eyre Lane, people are invited to come along and celebrate their loved...
Interactive art exhibition aims to bridge the gap between different cultures

Interactive art exhibition aims to bridge the gap between different cultures

by Arib Dauhoo | May 2, 2024 | Culture, Front Page Highlights, News

A new art exhibition in Sheffield has helped to bridge the gap between different cultures and communities. ‘Blurring the edges in Rotheram’ is an interactive art piece on Rockingham lane that was introduced in response to reports finding cultural...
Free entry art gallery event takes over Sheffield this Bank Holiday weekend

Free entry art gallery event takes over Sheffield this Bank Holiday weekend

by Emily Taylor | May 2, 2024 | Community, Culture

An art studio event is taking place across Sheffield this bank holiday weekend, allowing spectators to visit local studios for free. Open Up is an annual art event that has been running for over 25 years, where you can visit working art studios to chat to the artists...
Unique grief exhibition opens as part of Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival

Unique grief exhibition opens as part of Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival

by Madeleine Lake | May 2, 2024 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

‘Grief Must be Love with Nowhere to Go’ is one of many exhibitions that has opened at Sheffield’s Life, Loss and Death Festival. The exhibition by artists Emily Simpson and Chris Alton was created to make a space for grieving and talking about loss. Chris said:...
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