‘Grenfell’ by Steve McQueen is presented to the public at the Bluecoat in collaboration with Tate Liverpool from Sat 16 May - Sun 21 Jun.
Free, booking required
Book now: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/grenfell-by-stev...
Hear from artist Ivy Kalungi, Head of Participation at the Bluecoat Laura Yates, & Research Associate from the University of Liverpool Janaya Pickett as they discuss Ivy’s film ‘The Hair Shop’, and more.
Watch the full interview here: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/ivy-kalungi-i...
There's still time to apply for our Digital Change Consultant opportunity ✨
The Bluecoat is seeking proposals from qualified digital strategy consultants with expertise in evaluating charitable technology ecosystems.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us/digit...
You can visit Liverpool Town Hall from 3.30pm to 5pm today to see a special Freedom of the City plaque which is engraved with the names of the 97 fans who lost their lives.
More info: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/liverpool-to...
If you're visiting us today, please be aware that we will be observing a city-wide minute’s silence at 3.06pm, to remember the 97 lives lost at Hillsborough 37 years ago.
Don't miss your chance to see Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom in our Gallery this weekend.
Explore the tactile, interactive in Just Browsing, and be inspired by children's visions of freedom in Lou Miller's We Dream of Our Freedom.
Open until Sun 12 Apr, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Little record of these exhibitions survives in the Bluecoat archive today. We would love to hear from anyone who may have any material or memories relating to these exhibitions.
Could you help us fill the gaps in our archive? Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/projects/arc...
#DidYouKnow During WW2, The Walker Art Gallery suspended their exhibitions while their building was in use by the Ministry of Food. During this time, their exhibition programme was relocated to the Bluecoat, hosting over 170 exhibitions.
Exhibitions closing 🔜
Our Gallery is open every day until Sun 12 Apr, so stop by this Bank Holiday Weekend and see our popular exhibitions Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom before they close!
Open every day until Sun 12 Apr, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
‘Grenfell’ by Steve McQueen is presented to the public at the Bluecoat in collaboration with Tate Liverpool from Sat 16 May - Sun 21 Jun.
Free, booking required
Book now: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/gren...
In December 2017, artist Steve McQueen made an artwork in response to the fire that took place earlier that year on 14 June at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London. 72 people died in the tragedy. Filming the tower before it was covered with hoarding, McQueen sought to create a record.
''I knew once the tower was covered up, it would start to leave people’s minds. I was determined that it never be forgotten.'' - Steve McQueen
Enjoy a long bank holiday weekend at the Bluecoat 🐣✨
Catch our interactive exhibitions, Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom, before they close on Sun 12 Apr, grab a delicious lunch from our Cafe, or soak up the sunshine in our secret Garden.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Stop by our Gallery this month to catch our popular, interactive exhibitions one final time before they close on Sun 12 Apr.
We're hosting a fantastic selection of Markets this April, plus a variety of print workshops and courses.
Visit our website to find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Find out more about Chloe and National Supported Internship Day by reading our new blog: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/b...
We've been supporting Chloe to design and create her own collection of card designs. She also teamed up with Mark Simmonds for a masterclass in Risograph printing at Play, Play, Play Press in Birkenhead, and is getting ready to launch her new card collection at Liverpool Print Fair on Sat 25 Apr.
To celebrate National Supported Internship Day, we want to spotlight Chloe Farricker, our first young artist to engage with the new project.
Studio Facilitator Becky Peach and Job Coach Jess Bradley supported Chloe in co-designing her 12-week placement in creative and professional development.
The Bluecoat is seeking proposals from qualified digital strategy consultants with expertise in evaluating charitable technology ecosystems - particularly CRMs, finance, commerce and email marketing platforms.
Deadline: Fri 24 Apr, 5pm
Apply now: thebluecoat.org.uk/work-with-us
Here's a sneaky BTS of what our archivist Kate has been up to recently 👀
As part of our brand new project, we're working to preserve our archive and enhance it's digital presence, making it easier to access online.
Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/projects/arc...
Tickets now available for COMMS FAIL
14:00 - 15:00
02.05.2026
In person & on radio w/ @thebluecoat.bsky.social and @resonancefm.bsky.social
An Unlimited Partner Award 2025 commission with Liverpool Biennial made possible thanks to funding by Arts Council England
www.biennial.com/event/roy-cl...
We're searching for people who might have visited the sculpture back in 1931, were you one of our visitors? Do you know someone who was one of them & do they have any memorabilia from the exhibition?
Get in touch via our website: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/projects/arc...
#TheBluecoatsArchiveRevealed
Jacob Epstein's Genesis was first exhibited at the Bluecoat in 1931, with almost 50,000 visitors coming through the doors. The controversial sculpture was shown at the Bluecoat as a means of generating income for the building, and has an important place in the Bluecoat's history.
Saw this pigeon having a whale of a time in @thebluecoat.bsky.social garden earlier.
This project is part of the Archives Revealed programme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust, the Wolfson Foundation and The National Archives.
We're seeking materials that are limited or missing from our collection, and are inviting the public to help us fill in the gaps. Keep an eye on our socials or visit our website to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/projects/arc...
Our archive charts the development of the Bluecoat, including key exhibitions, events, and any transformations that the building has gone through. There'll be chances for you to explore more about our archive with a public programme throughout 2026 including talks and activities.
'The Bluecoat's Archive Revealed' is a brand new project that will help us to preserve our archive, enhance its digital presence, and make the material easier for you to access, with help from professional archivist Kate Wilson and Liverpool Record Office.
You’re helping to protect over 300 years of history every time you play the Bluecoat Charity Lottery.
If you love spending time here and want the chance to win £1,000 every week or up to £25,000 in our quarterly super draws, join in today.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/join-us/charity-lottery
A blue tit perching in a budding tree with a clear blue sky behind
Blue tit, @thebluecoat.bsky.social
Explore all things printmaking at one of our upcoming print workshops!
Join us for our popular, beginner-friendly etching and screen printing workshops, explore traditional bookbinding techniques, or discover the chemical processes involved in lithography.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/print-worksh...
