Good Morning Spike Island! Coffee morning and Tour
About this Event
Spike Island is delighted to welcome local residents and community members for a relaxed morning, with coffee and a tour of our exhibition.
Join us for complimentary drinks in Emmeline Café, followed by an informal tour of our autumn exhibition, Beverly Buchanan: Weathering. Beverly Buchanan was an African-American artist who found endless creativity in the people and places around her. This tour is a chance for our neighbours to get to know her story and her art. It will also be an opportunity to connect and come together around themes of care and solidarity – ideas that sat at the heart of Beverly Buchanan's work and life.
All welcome. No prior experience or knowledge of contemporary art is required.
How it works
We’ll meet in Emmeline Café from 10am, where you’ll find some Spike Island team members wearing blue lanyards – come and say hello!
At about 10.30am we’ll move into the Spike Island gallery for a group introduction and informal exhibition tour, lasting around an hour.
What to Expect
- A friendly space for connection and exchange with local residents and people who work in our local area
- An opportunity to be creatively inspired by Spike Island’s gallery and studios
- An informal and accessible exhibition tour of Beverly Buchanan: Weathering, led by members of our team. No prior experience or knowledge of contemporary art is required – all ages welcome.
- Creative activities and materials available for young children
- Complimentary tea and coffee in Emmeline Café
Meet the Team
The coffee morning and tour is supported by Spike Island’s knowledgeable and approachable team:
Saphia – Assistant Curator: Artist Development and Engagement
Diana – Assistant Curator: Exhibitions and Public Programmes
Beau – Front of House Supervisor
Booking Information
The session is free to attend. Book your place below, or you’re welcome to drop in on the day.
We look forward to welcoming you – come as you are (kids welcome!), stay as long as you like, and enjoy a supportive space built around creativity, community and connection.
Access Information
Our gallery and café are fully accessible, and we have accessible toilets as well as baby changing facilities on the ground floor. We welcome assistance dogs and offer the free use of a wheelchair and portable fold-up stools for your comfort whilst visiting.
Please read our access guide here for further information: www.spikeisland.org.uk/plan-your-visit/access-guide
If you have any questions or would like any further information about what to expect, please call Spike Island reception on 0117 929 2266 or email us at [email protected].
IMAGE CREDITS
Beverly Buchanan, Family (ca.2003). Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery, New York © The Estate of Beverly Buchanan
Where is it happening?
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