Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.
Location: NN Contemporary Art Project Space, Vulcan Works (Fetter St entrance), NN1 1EW Performance art platform Diasporas Now kicks off its debut UK tour in partnership with NNCA, with its first stop tomorrow at our project space. Expect a night of conjuring up alternative existences through ritual, lament and alter egos! Artist lineup is Buket Yenidogan, Zhao Jiajing, Sym Stellium, okcandice, BISHI and Jennifer Lauren Martin - followed by a DJ set at 8.30pm til late from DJ Winggold.
Thursday 2 November Northampton Punk Join Alex Novak, local punk expert, record shop owner and musician to discuss the impact the punk revolution had on our town and county. Alex was lead singer in local punk band the ISAWS and later a member of several post-punk bands. He continues to perform for Venus Fly Trap. Speaker: Alex Novak, local author, musician, and record shop owner Thursday 16 November Sustainability; The new Punk? Exploring the world of sustainable fashion, the issues the industry faces and those that are challenging the systems in place. This session will draw parallels from the 1970’s and the emergence of punk with the growing movement of design activism and sustainable fashion today. Speaker: Emmeline Child, Programme Lead Fashion, Textiles and Footwear and Accessories and Sustainable Researcher at The University of Northampton
Join us as we taste, discover and explore the methods and wine styles of this relatively unknown winemaking region. Hosted by Richard the wine guy. Tickets are £25pp and available in store or on Eventbrite
Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality. A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. *Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.
A thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his personal story – the childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye – Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Intuitively drawn to members of the audience, he brings forward direct messages from the other side. Don’t worry about where you’re sitting, Stuart will find you if he has a message for you! Spreading comfort and empathy to those who come to him, he specialises in bringing messages from loved ones who have passed on. And, recurring dreams are interpreted – no matter how silly, serious, or scary they may seem. His message to the audience is to be open-minded and respectful for the evening ahead, and not to be nervous, as this will be an uplifting experience. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable evening. You have to see it to believe it. “Cheeky, best friend charm that’s entertaining” – Evening Telegraph “He left sceptics scratching their heads” – Stamford Mercury
MR.B BEGAN HIS CHAP-HOP CAREER IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 HE INVENTED A NEW MUSICAL FORM.. SINCE THEN HE HAS TRAVELLED THE WORLD, FROM SURREY TO OSAKA, BANSTEAD TO BERLIN, MIDDLESBROUGH TO MINNEAPOLIS, NORWAY TO NEW YORK AND THE EDINBURGH FRINGE TO GLASTONBURY BRINGING HIS BEATS, RHYMES AND MANNERS. AS WELL AS SONGS ABOUT CRICKET, PIPE SMOKING, HIGH SOCIETY AND INTERFERING WITH LIVESTOCK. MR.B HAS RECORDED 11 LONG PLAYERS, HIS VIDEOS HAVE GARNERED MILLIONS OF VIEW ON YOUTUBE, AND HIS MEDIA APPEARANCES HAVE INCLUDED RAPPING FOR JEREMY PAXMAN ON NEWSNIGHT, PLAYING LIVE ON BBC RADIO ONE FOR ROB DA BANK, NICK GRIMSHAW AND SCOTT MILLS, ON RADIO TWO FOR CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN AND STEVE LAMACQ, 6MUSIC FOR TOM ROBINSON AND SHAUN KEANVENY AND FOR ZOE BALL ON SKY ARTS. HE WAS ALSO ONCE THE FRONT PAGE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND WAS DESCRIBED BY THE DAILY MAIL AS ‘CONTROVERSIAL’.
‘Spooktacular’ new augmented reality trail coming to Northampton town centre from Friday 20th October – Friday 3rd November.
Punk took the world by storm, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke people today. The young people of Northamptonshire were as inspired by punk as the rest of the country - they formed bands, set up music and clothing stores and managed punk nights. This major exhibition follows the Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and explores fashion, music, the local gig scene and much more.
Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.
Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.
Every Friday (no session on 7 April) 12.30 - 2.00pm Free If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.