27 October 23

Activist Alphabet

An exhibition of prints and poems motivated by the climate crisis and wanting to do what i can to help. 11th Nov to 3rd Dec. Running at the same time as the exhibition is a series of free talks, dissuasions, poetry open mike night and workshops
Venue
The Museum In The Park Stroud
Starts
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Ends
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Address
The Museum in The Park Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AF
Location
South West England
Organiser
Museum In The Park Stroud

The Activist Alphabet is a series of 26 print based works and poems motivated by climate change. Its probably been injustice that has motivated me most in my art work. The Activist Alphabet started during lock down; drawing and taking inspiration from nature and protest banners was an important route for me to understanding the pandemic. I wanted to do what I could to create an alert about climate change and the roll we play.

I started the Alphabet with banner headings like ‘C – Capitalism is Causing Climate Change’ and ‘O- stOp Oil’. As this all seemed a bit shouty, I am now looking at creating in a more friendly and empathetic way as I feel how we connect with each other is the most important goal and climate change is about a crisis in human relationships.

Together with the exhibition are a series of talks and an open mike poetry event. details below

Poetry evening Museum in The Park

17th November 7pm to 9pm A memorable evening of poetry with Adam Horovitz JLM Morton and Dominic James, plus open mic on the theme of climate change (sign up on the night)

Talks at The museum in the park

16th November 2 to 3pm lets discus our sustainable future

Exciting to have TV director and presenter Robert Llewellyn [Red Dwarf and Scrapheap Challenge] and the Fully Charged Show opening this series of talks around Climate, community microbes & more Robert will talk about  how we could live in a different, more sustainable way. His expertise is on transport and energy production //fullycharged.show Free or donation to the museum. Phone the museum to book a free slot

23rd of November 2 to 3pm Lets look at soil magic

Inspiring to have Osh Gates, knowledgeable and enthusiastic permaculture gardener www.ogorganicgardens.com. Osh is opening up new pathways with soil care. He can tell what the weeds in your garden are telling you about the state of the soil. He is passionate about creating a better environment for microbes, insects and mushrooms Free or donation to the museum. Phone the museum to book a free slot

30th of November 2 to 3.30 pm Lets talk nature, relationships, education and urban wild life. Experienced educator Adrienne Robertson will share her experiences in making the natural world a classroom for teaching success and confidence to children.

Rebecca Charley from Stroud District Council will motivate us about conserving and protecting the natural world helping to identify both urban spaces and wider landscape where nature can be given more room to thrive.  Showing how everyone can play a part in helping protect and enhance the natural world. Free or donation to the museum. Phone the museum to book a free slot

Workshop at The Museum in The Park

26th November 2 to 4pm

Be creative with stamp letterpress. Drop in workshop with Christine Felce. Stamp a post card, a poster, a banner. This is a child friendly workshop with replica foam stamp letters and stamp pads. Free or donation to the museum