POP-UP Essex Writers House 1 – 29 March 2018 As part of an exciting new partnership with Essex Book Festival, Metal is transforming Chalkwell Hall into a pop-up Essex Writers House for the whole month of March 2018 to host a wide range of literary events and activities. Our aim is to provide development opportunities […]
Two fantastic young poets who are causing rumbles on the poetry scene will be sharing their tips and experiences on a day-long writing and performance workshop THIS SATURDAY as part of our Pop Up Essex Writers House in partnership with Essex Book Festival. Check out these fantastic videos – My Body by Abigail Cook and Ta Love […]
From 3 – 17 March Irish artist Ruth McHugh will use the first stage of her METAL Time and Space Residency to research and develop Spectres of Modernity II in Liverpool.. Her project Spectres of Modernity (https://youtu.be/eEDFHk5LJA0) recorded the demolition of the final remains of Ballymun, Ireland’s most recognisable high-rise housing. From ongoing engagement with […]
We’re all getting extremely excited about the launch of Pop Up Essex Writers House, our month of literary goodness in March – and sounds like Syd Moore, Writer in Residence for Essex Book Festival, is also chomping at the bit to sink her teeth into our writerly delights as well as appear at her own events […]
Don’t miss the chance to see the amazing large-scale Silk River scrolls when they return to Southend from India. OPENING: 6-8PM FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY BEECROFT ART GALLERY READ MORE ABOUT THE SILK RIVER SCROLLS
We’re honoured to announce our involvement in this exciting new project from one of the UK’s leading Art galleries, a collaboration to create a unique new cultural ‘treasure hunt’ trail… England’s Creative Coast Turner Contemporary has been awarded significant funding from Arts Council England to create a series of new artworks to showcase the South East’s […]
Congratulations to TOMA (The Other MA) – our alternative art education model based here at Chalkwell Hall. They’ve secured a snazzy spot at the Royals Shopping Centre to create their own hive of artistic activity while the public can watch! There’s bound to be plenty to keep up with… GRAND OPENING – SATURDAY 3RD […]
The Echo have given us some great coverage for our Writers events in the merry month of March. Go here for the lowdown, or go to the full listings…
We’re delighted to host Forgotten Black Essex at Chalkwell Hall. Read more about this exciting new project by artist Elsa James. OPENING: 22/02/18 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ve had a bit of fun in the park and have stashed some interesting trinkets for you. The only thing is – you have to find them! Intrigued by the wonderful world of Geocaching, we decided to join in. As the weather brightens, why not come and join us in Chalkwell Park, root out one […]
Have you checked out the masses of literary fun & inspiration we have on offer during our monthlong Pop Up Essex Writers House in March? Here are some particular opportunities we think writers should know about… BOOKING ESSENTIAL SO GET IN QUICK! Situated Practice Writing Workshop Join celebrated author Lee Rourke on a day-long course […]
We’re excited to announce our new Arts Award courses beginning soon – places are extremely limited – get in touch for more information Email camilla@metalculture.com Metal’s Arts Awards offer a flexible framework of activities within an exciting, non-academic environment, where young people interested in any creative pursuit can combine this with the motivation of […]