CultureBlackpool

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

An exciting opportunity to develop ‘A Cultural Strategy for Blackpool’, tenders are invited to work with Blackpool Cultural Framework Steering Group as facilitator/critical friend for a new Blackpool Cultural Strategy.

Discover more: https://t.co/edtdmvsqK8
Image © Sean Conboy

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

The wonderful @GrundyBlackpool celebrated its 110th anniversary this year.

The gallery and its collection was established in 1911 via a financial gift and donation of over 30 paintings by local brothers John and Cuthbert Grundy #BestofBlackpool21

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

Join @ShowtownBPL & @heritagebpl as they host guest speakers Stephen Catterall and Keith Gildart, who explore and examine the emergence of the Blackpool Mecca in the context of Blackpool's changing role as Britain's premier seaside resort.
Register: https://t.co/mfsPr5RLnp

[Grundy Art Gallery @GrundyBlackpool]

Great to have so many people through the doors today to catch the final week of our current exhibitions Seaside Photographed and #WorkTownGhosttown 👏

Both shows finish at 4pm on Saturday 11 September
https://t.co/KTreF4Ojn9

@visitBlackpool @CultureBPL

[Zealous @zealous_co]

Closing NEXT WEEK! Ride Your Pony is an international group exhibition and residency platform. 26 artists are chosen to exhibit at
@abingdonstudios

🏆£200 Artist Exhibition Fee
🏆£50 Material budget

Deadline: 13th August, 2021.
Apply here: https://t.co/JgtGym87Rp

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!
For Christmas the Tower will be illuminated with the magical tale of the Frost Fairies and Fireflies, and we need your help to design the magic-filled leaves in all their colourful splendour.

🍂 Read more & enter here: https://t.co/7SHmunu5wS

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

Roger McCann has added vital funds to the fundraising pot at @Grand_Theatre and for the ‘Acting for Others’ charity appeal by shaving off his impressive whiskers on stage!
📺Watch: https://t.co/3zMBcXjUJt
💰Donate: https://t.co/wFMYtYg1Kb
ℹ️ Read more: https://t.co/HqI2jHvQdq

[VisitBlackpool @visitBlackpool]

Live theatre is back! The highly-anticipated @sixthemusical starts at the @wgbpl today, running until July 10. Don’t miss this musical sensation!

📍 Winter Gardens Opera House
📅 7-10 July
↔️ Socially distanced show
🎟️ https://t.co/el6GDsy3MB

[HIVEArts @HIVEArtsBpl]

@SecaOneArt at @HIVEBPL for @HiveArts2 #Blackpool today. Interactive #urbanart, come along get a pic & be one of #theusualsuspects. #BePartoftheArt @GrundyBlackpool @leponline @MichaelHolmes05 @Gillylancs #ChrisFenn showing us he knows what he’s doing!

[VisitBlackpool @visitBlackpool]

A new statue celebrating the importance of protecting Blackpool’s award-winning coastline has been unveiled today on Talbot Square near @BplNorthPier.

The ‘Call of the Sea’ statue is a modern take on traditional sea goddesses 🌊

Read more > https://t.co/V9Pq2MaOLP

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

We’d like welcome @LoungeVintro to Blackpool!

Take a look at the photos below and drop in for brunch, lunch or dinner – they even do Tapas too! ⬇️

🍽 Table bookings are not required as they operate walk-ins only.

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 has been awarded an £80,000 grant from @HistoricEngland as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) and Community Cultural Programme.

Find out more details here: https://t.co/telEs8T1OV

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

We need:
💡 Research & Design Artist - Interactive Projections, St Johns
💡 Research & Design Artist - A winter projection mapping for the Blackpool Tower
💡 Research & Design Artist - Interactive Digital Experience
Full details can be found here: https://t.co/gKTwwhNc67

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

The #BplIlluminations have been successful in applying to the @ace_national for some #NationalLottery funding to work with the team, @GrundyBlackpool and our #LightpoolFestival.

#ACESupported ⬇️

📷Winter Commission, Chila Kumari Singh Burman (c) Tate (Joe Humphrys)

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

Did you know that @GrundyBlackpool is marking their 110th anniversary this year?

Today, the gallery has announced their Spring Programme, along with their plans to reopen.

Find out more: https://t.co/01Zmk44qjd

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

A second round of applications is now open for the Blackpool Business Recovery Fund, a grant scheme set up to help Blackpool businesses, including creative industries, impacted by COVID lockdown restrictions.

Learn more here: https://t.co/Vr09zhUBxg

[Showtown @ShowtownBPL]

To celebrate #BritishScienceWeek, we've had a look at the science behind the #BlackpoolIlluminations. Did you know that the Illuminations are powered by 100% green energy? Have a look at our infographic to learn more.
#BSW21 #BritScAssoc #Science #Innovation @visitBlackpool

[CultureBlackpool @CultureBPL]

Congratulations to Rubbia from @GrundyBlackpool who won the Excellence in Gallery Education (UK) at last nights Marsh Awards, which celebrates all the hard work and dedication of colleagues working within the arts sector.
👏👏
Full details: https://t.co/AOvfUnRhwv

[Arts Council England @ace_national]

Applications are now open for #CultureRecoveryFund Round Two, with grants of £25K-£3m available for cultural organisations.

Find out more 👉https://t.co/N6wOL5Gtya

#HereForCulture

[VisitBlackpool @visitBlackpool]

The #BplIlluminations will now be switched off at 10.30pm tonight following the Government’s decision to move Blackpool into Tier 4. @TheBplTower will remain lit as it has done throughout this pandemic. We urge everyone in Tier 4 areas to follow the “stay home” advice.