CELEBRATING OUR PAST, CREATING OUR FUTURE!
Our history-focused art project aiming to explore and promote the rich heritage of the LGBTQIA+ community through free to attend queer focused art workshops, exhibitions, and research.
This event booking page is your gateway to a series of workshops that delve into the rich heritage of queer people across the world. Please note that this page is a placeholder for upcoming dates, and we will post additional workshops with specific details closer to each event.
Wondering what kinds of topics we'll explore?
Each workshop will cover a different unique aspect of LGBTQIA+ heritage, this includes:
Symbolism: Uncover the hidden meanings behind symbols that have shaped the queer community's narrative. From ancient emblems to contemporary icons, explore the power of visual language.
Messaging: Discover the art of expressing identity and solidarity through various forms of messaging. Explore how words and images have played a crucial role in the LGBTQ+ movement.
Flags: Journey through the rainbow and beyond as we explore the significance of LGBTQ+ flags. From the iconic Pride flag to lesser-known symbols, understand the stories each flag tells.
Protest & Solidarity: Delve into the history of queer activism and protest. Understand the role of solidarity in fostering positive change and explore how art has been a powerful tool in advocacy.
Heritage Across the UK: Our workshops draw on extensive research across the United Kingdom to bring you a unique perspective on queer heritage. Learn about the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community.
Stay Tuned:
Put your newfound knowledge into practice! Engage in hands-on visual arts activities where you'll have the opportunity to recreate and reinterpret queer heritage through your own artistic expression. This page is a placeholder for the upcoming Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops. We'll create an additional event with specific details for each date closer to each event although if you're up for it regardless then pop yourself on this event and we'll see you soon!! If you are particularly interested in a specific topic, keep an eye out for announcements and secure your spot early.
Made Possible By…
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
"We are the largest funder of UK heritage. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past. We invest money raised by National Lottery players across the UK, in collaboration with a wide range of statutory bodies, as well as other National Lottery distributors. Our work is made possible thanks to the support of National Lottery players."
New House Art Space
“A creative, cultural hub, artist studios & gallery in the heart of Surrey. Boasting a stunning bright & airy gallery and coworking space, a delicious speciality coffee shop, and a number of local creatives who run from their studio spaces. ”