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The Margate School (Woolworths) 33 High St, Margate, UKA night of experimental music and visuals
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We The People (of Margate) – The Arcade Social: Coney
The Old Kent Market 8 Fort Hill, MargateConey in collaboration with Theatre Royal Margate. Coney are hosting a quiz about Margate, with questions set by residents, and prizes to be won! Plus an evening of interactive games and conversation.
Margate Reimagination Walk: Transit Collective
Meet at Margate Station Margate Station Station Approach, Margate, UK26 October & 30 November
Join us on a playful interactive exploration of the town as it was and as it could have been.
East Kent Artists’ Open Houses
Various venues: please see full listings , UKDiscover more about these events at ekoh.org.uk
Margate Reimagined Creative Workshop: Transit Collective
The Shop Front 161 Northdown Rd, Margate, UKThrough a combination of walks, artworks, architecture and poetry, Margate Reimagined is a present day vision of Margate with an alternative past. Bringing together heritage both real and imaginary this project speculates about a town that might have been, or could yet become.Various Locations.
NOW digital: Talks
The Margate School (Woolworths) 33 High St, Margate, UKFive NOW digital creators will show work and discuss their practice, led by Dr. Dan Strutt
Rumours Issue 5: Pop-up event #5: Bob Chicalors
Shhh! @bobchicalors might tell you , UKMargate’s worst kept secret Rumours zine is throwing queer pop-up parties for its fifth issue, tell everyone...
MFF19: Cinesthesia
The Margate School (Woolworths) 33 High St, Margate, UKA night of glitchy electronic music and found footage
MFF19: The Sea Belongs To Us
The Margate School (Woolworths) 33 High St, Margate, UKShort films and discussion exploring our relationship to the sea
Song is the Power performance: Dan Scott
Elsewhere 21-22 The Centre, Margate, UKFollowing a series of workshops in September for artists interested in working with song and exploring the archetype of the singer-songwriter, this performance is led by Dan Scott.
Post-apocalyptic Aperitivos: Sadie Hennessy
Winter Gardens Promenade Tunnel Fort Cres, Margate, UKWith live performances from very special guests.
Also in Margate: Elsewhere
Elsewhere 21-22 The Centre, Margate, UKWhat's on at Elsewhere
Bring up the Boat!: Sara Trillo
Margate Beach Margate, UKSara Trillo will lead a beach excavation of an alleged ancient boat wreck, with finds displayed at Limbo in November.
Please note that this event is weather dependent and has been postponed until Sunday 3 November - see listing for link to updates
See the Planet Mercury Transit the Sun: John Hislop & The Monkton Stargazers
Droit House Droit House, Margate, UKWatch Mercury transit the Sun, an event that only happens approximately 13 times in each Century.
I done a thing: Dan Bass
Fort Hill Shelter Fort Hill, MargateThis artwork on the side of a boarded up shelter offers a nuanced critique towards the arbitrary nature of awarding prizes for cultural achievement.
Also in Margate: Bon Volks
Bon Volks 12 Park Lane, MargateWhat's on at Bon Volks
Bob Chicalors presents RUMOURS ROLLER DISCO!
Dreamland 49-51 Marine Terrace, Margate, UKShows all night from Margate’s best performance artists on wheels, so dress to excess.
£5
Returning Now – performance: Gordon House
The Naked House Cleaner for a special one off matinée performance
NOWland presents: Trip the Light Fantastic
Elsewhere 21-22 The Centre, Margate, UKA night of interactive sound, visual art installations and projections. BYO Beamer
The Reception Was Brilliant: Open School East Associates
39 Hawley Square MargateThe 2019 Open School East Associates wish to invite you to their final show, The Reception Was Brilliant
in the future: Steve McPherson
Pie Factory Margate 5 Broad St, Margate, UKA solo exhibition of recent works, including assemblage, photography, installation and sculpture using marine plastic found on the beaches of and around Margate.
Margate Reimagined 3D Workshop: Transit Collective
59 Sweyn Rd 59 Sweyn Rd, Margate, UKThrough a combination of walks, artworks, architecture and poetry, Margate Reimagined is a present day vision of Margate with an alternative past. Bringing together heritage both real and imaginary this project speculates about a town that might have been, or could yet become.Various Locations.
Returning Now – opening night: Gordon House
Gordon House Churchfield Pl, Margate, UKArt & live performance
Raree Tales: 1927
What is a Raree Tale we hear you ask? Well a Raree Tale is like a Fairy Tale but in a box, a rare sort of box, a Raree Box in fact.
Returning Now – tours of the house & exhibition: Gordon House
Gordon House Churchfield Pl, Margate, UKPrevious artists in residence at Gordon House Margate exhibit their responses to the house within the now restored domestic spaces.
Departures: Jessica Jordan-Wrench
Margate Station Margate Station Station Approach, UKA noisy text installation, based around a purpose built split-fl ap display, exploring the radically unstable concept of now. Made in collaboration with Eoin Furbank.
Returning Now – artists’ talk & tour: Gordon House
Gordon House Churchfield Pl, Margate, UKArtists in Returning NOW will give you a guided tour of the house and talk about their work
Connect Together Kent Showcase
Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms 3-5 King St, MargateFilm, dance, photography & artwork
Also in Margate: The Garden Gate Project
The Garden Gate Project Northdown Park, Margate, UKWhat's on at The Garden Gate Project
Queer Writers: The anthology launch
Margate Caves Northdown Rd, Margate, UKCelebrate the work of ‘Queer Writers Margate’ at the launch of their new anthology with readings of the work.
NOWland presents: Parakeet
Olby's Soul Cafe & Music Rooms 3-5 King St, MargateIn Margate an isolated teenager forms a band and finds her voice with the help of a gang of exotic birds.
Lalochezia 1: Profanity Embroidery Group
Marine Studios 17 Albert Terrace, MargateLalochezia is the use of vulgar language to relieve stress. Come along to the Profanity Embroidery Group’s specially sweary Christmas workshop and let rip on the so called “Festive” Season. Additional workshop taking place on 8 December
Lalochezia 2: Profanity Embroidery Group
Due to popular demand, PEG shall be ho ho hosting an extra special PEG December workshop
Music Hall Now Closing Party at Gordon House: Lunatraktors
Gordon House Churchfield Pl, Margate, UKCliftonville’s ‘broken folk’ duo rework songs from Margate’s past, discovering the contemporary relevance of Music Hall. Developed through performances for community groups including Darwin Court, Ageless Thanet and Your Time.
Stuff on Walls, Things on Floors : Turner Contemporaries
Pie Factory Margate 5 Broad St, Margate, UKThis diverse, multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases the work of over 40 artists who also work in various capacities at Turner Contemporary.
Print Works Workshops: Appletye
Marine Studios 17 Albert Terrace, MargateTwo workshops offering the opportunity to get inky making prints with vintage images from the Print Works archive of Isle of Thanet printers. Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Collision – Dance and Light installation: Round in Circles
The Curious Cupcake Cafe 4/5 Market Place, MargateA series of film projection installations showcasing Round in Circles' dance & film work, it guides the audience through the town creating interesting encounters.
Margate WOW
Pie Factory Margate 5 Broad St, Margate, UKRelive the excitement of the past 4 months. Margate has been energised, surprised and thrilled by events throughout Margate NOW – call in and offer us your feedback, see some highlights and meet the team and artists.
Creative ecologies: How can communities be strengthened through the arts?
Turner Contemporary Rendezvous, MargateA day of reflection, conversation and action for artists, practitioners and organisations interested in arts and place making.
NOWland presents: billy blond
George and Heart 44 King Street, MargateFREE, but bookable - get your tickets HERE Start the year right - an intimate gig with billy blond - dreamy, honest, empowering pop from his debut 2019 EP and a soulful glimpse of what 2020 has in store. The event is FREE to all (over 18s only) - join Margate Festival and Dreamland for […]
Isolation Interviews
Read the Isolation Interviews here
Student Showcase
Read about Final Year students at UCA here
The Importance of a Crit
A session exploring the importance of crits, hosted by Resort Studios and in conversation with Jess Jordan-Wrench, Anna Skutley & Umut Gunduz. * Crit - a space for peer support and collaborative knowledge exchange, giving artists a platform to discuss, critique and question. You will first hear from Mercedes Workman from Resort Studios with an […]
Kaigan no Kaze… drumming up the sea winds
Cliftonville Community Centre 23 St Paul's Road, Cliftonville, Kent, United KingdomCome drum up the coastal winds with Kensei Taiko and learn the basics of Japanese drumming! Taiko is a full body, holistic experience...it's soul enriching, physically exhilarating and an ancient art form! Come feel the deep vibrant pulse. Learn the basics of Japanese drumming, bring out the spirit of the drums and awaken dragons. […]
Shirt Notice
Little Swift 7-8 Marine Drive, Margate, Kent, United KingdomShirt Notice is a project put together to engage with local artists and the community, to raise funds and awareness in support of People Dem Collective. Taking inspiration from recent global protests against racism, we have 20 artists local to Margate, exhibiting an 'upcycled' T-shirt into wearable (or not) artwork. The exhibition will […]
Boxing Series
CRATE Studio and Project Space Bilton Square, MargateUNFORTUNATELY DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED | Boxing series by Freya Tewelde | Outdoor Screening at CRATE Studios and Project Space A figure in a morph-suit and wearing boxing gear, boxing an invisible–self or other as we all being hurt by this invisible force especially 2020…and how […]
Nowadays
Pie Factory Margate 5 Broad St, Margate, UK| Nowadays by Canterbury School of Visual Arts and Creative Industries at Broadstairs College | Margate NOW 2020 are excited to host a visual arts exhibition of students from Canterbury School of Visual Arts at Canterbury College and students from Creative Industries at Broadstairs College. They have responded to the theme Margate NOW – Margate as […]
Colour Blind
RESORT 50 Athelstan Rd, Margate, UK| Colour Blind by Leondre Ansah | Colour Blind is an exhibition at Resort Studios. An exploration of the questions ‘If you don’t see the colour of my skin, how can you see me?’ If you don’t see a person’s colour then how do you see the struggles that black and brown people have […]
Boxing Series
CRATE Studio and Project Space Bilton Square, MargateUNFORTUNATELY DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED | Boxing series by Freya Tewelde | Outdoor Screening at CRATE Studios and Project Space A figure in a morph-suit and wearing boxing gear, boxing an invisible–self or other as we all being hurt by this invisible force especially 2020…and how […]
Colour Blind
RESORT 50 Athelstan Rd, Margate, UK| Colour Blind by Leondre Ansah | Colour Blind is an exhibition at Resort Studios. An exploration of the questions ‘If you don’t see the colour of my skin, how can you see me?’ If you don’t see a person’s colour then how do you see the struggles that black and brown people have […]
