LeftCoast

Socially-engaged. Socially useful. Artistically Ambitious. LeftCoast is an @acenational and @TNLComFun funded Creative People and Places programme.

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Thank you to everyone who has documented and captured LeftCoast throughout the years. We cannot wait to see where the next decade will take us…

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

As our 10th birthday year comes to an end, we wanted to celebrate by reflecting on the past decade.

We worked with Nathan Parker to create a poem that encapsulates the very essence of LeftCoast.

https://t.co/RLYwCS6KdM

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

The poem was written through conversations with participants, volunteers, artists, collaborators, and the LeftCoast team, both past and present.

We sourced footage from deep within the archive and worked with Huckleberry Films to showcase our programme.

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

There's still chance to grab a few remaining tickets! 🤍🩷🧡💙💛

[Alexandra O'Toole @TheAlexOToole]

There's been a couple of last minute cancellations for tonight's event, An Evening without Morag Myserscough, @_AuntySocial_ so there's a handful of tickets now available.

Get your free ticket! https://t.co/l6vLXwYkDK

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Join LeftCoast and Aunty Social for an exclusive pre-launch celebration of the Tatty Devine x Morag Myerscough Brilliant Blackpool Jewellery Collection! Be the first to preview and purchase the four-piece collection before its launch.

Tickets are FREE ➝ https://t.co/v1T4EzX2Ym

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

How has it already been a year since the Digital Culture Awards?! Good luck to everyone who has been put forward - we're very excited to see this new category!

[Digital Culture Network @ace_dcn]

The 2023 Digital Culture Awards included the Tech Champion's Choice Award. This category isn't returning for 2025 but we have a similar one that we can't wait to announce! 🥳

Watch this space for more info👀

Check out the 2023 winner @leftcoastuk: https://t.co/tGNIyvpbmz

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

@ace_dcn Oooh that's very exciting! We can't wait to see the new category 👀

Good luck to all of the nominees 🤞

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Come and try our apple ice cream over at the Grundy Art Gallery on Thursday! We'll be there 6pm to 10pm - first come first served... 🍏🍦

It's vegan and GF 😋

[Grundy Art Gallery @GrundyBlackpool]

STIM CINEMA LATE OPENING
Until 10pm on Thursday 24th October.

We’ll be welcoming The Illuminated Ice Cream Cart - a commission from @leftcoastuk - led by Artist Samantha Jones and Architectural Designer Ecaterina Stefanescu, made in collaboration with Grange Park residents.

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

In his place, Simon Lawton from Revoelution will be joining our Steering Group as the new Community Representative. We're very excited to welcome him onto the team and learn from his wealth of experience in community development.

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Brian Coope from The Hub at South Shore has stepped down from our Steering Group. He has made a fabulous Community Representative during his time with us, and has been a brilliant LeftCoast advocate. We are sure going to miss his wit and charm.

Photos: Lucy Hunter

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

🎭 TramShed Theatre Company is looking for new Trustees to join their Board.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help the team realise their strategic vision, securing their future for years to come.

Apply now ➝ https://t.co/8detMKzlES

Deadline: 11th October.

[Alexandra O'Toole @TheAlexOToole]

There's a profound beauty in seeing the youngest and oldest members of a community come together and sit side by side to create art. A few of my own snaps from a couple of this week's sessions with @leftcoastuk and the @NationalGallery Art Road Trip in Blackpool.

[RachelAnne 📚☕ @RachelCuppaTime]

Fantastic day in Blackpool today!

The National Gallery's travelling art studio 🌸🌻
Thank you @leftcoastuk
@NationalGallery

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

@RachelCuppaTime @NationalGallery So lovely of you to come along, bet it's changed quite a bit since your last visit! Glad you had a good day, and your badge looks fab-u-lous!

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Get involved at the following locations:

✧ Sept 18: Revoelution (FY1 4AU)
✧ Sept 19: Louie Horrocks Park (FY4 1RB)
✧ Sept 20: Bostonway Community Centre (FY4 4YQ)
✧ Sept 21: Blackpool Central Library (FY1 1PX)

All creative sessions are FREE and run from 10am to 3pm!

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain forecast, we have made the decision to cancel tomorrow's Art Road Trip event at the Tower Festival Headland.

We will be back touring the National Gallery's travelling art studio next week!

[Alexandra O'Toole @TheAlexOToole]

🌸🌸 Living my best life surrounded by flowers and art with @leftcoastuk @NationalGallery in our free Flowers, Coffee and Conversations workshop led by Lizza Lane at Claremont Community Park. If you’re in Blackpool today come and join us! Flowers supplied by @FVLancashire ❤️❤️

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

We are at Claremont Park Community Centre today, 10am to 3pm, exploring the works of Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch with free, floral workshops from local artist Lizza Lane, and the National Gallery - come and say hello!

[Impact & Insight Toolkit @Impact__Insight]

Art Road Trip is popping up in different neighbourhoods in Blackpool until 21 September. The travelling art studio sessions run from 10am-3pm and are all free! Drop in any time 👇

https://t.co/wLvxIPrN0m

#LetsCreate #HereForCulture

[Alexandra O'Toole @TheAlexOToole]

.@leftcoastuk volunteers attending up-cycling workshops with Lucy Plumbley from The Sewing Institute have also created deckchairs, cushions and lampshades using printed fabric of a Rachel Ruysch artwork in association with @NationalGallery

[LeftCoast @leftcoastuk]

We're very excited to be hosting the @NationalGallery's Art Road Trip, which will tour Blackpool this fortnight!

Check out where you can find us and get involved over on our website https://t.co/qVCN3be6B1

Free creative workshops, open to everyone, 10am to 3pm each day!

[Alexandra O'Toole @TheAlexOToole]

Today’s the day! @NationalGallery has arrived in Blackpool for a 2 wk stay. Today @leftcoastuk is at #Mereside with artist @nerissact making terrariums featuring fused plastic flowers inspired by the art of Dutch painter #RachelRuysch, part of the NG’s collection. #NGArtRoadTrip