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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re proud to announce A land as big as her skin — a major new exhibition by Mounira Al Solh, opening soon at Arnolfini. 🗓 28 February – 24 May 2026 📍 Arnolfini, Bristol #MouniraAlSolh #Arnolfini #ContemporaryArt #ExhibitionOpening

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Join Annie, co-founder of Bristol company ATTIC Teas, for a guided ‘Breathe and Brew’ experience, inspired by questions around life, wellbeing and nature posed in Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy. 🗓️ Thursday 29 January, 4PM - 5.30PM 🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/BoWh5LG

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Join Bristol Breakers for an open movement session inspired by Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy. Whether you want to watch, join in, or simply soak up the atmosphere, all levels and backgrounds are welcome. 🗓 Tuesday 20 January, 2–4pm 📍 First Floor Gallery Space 🎟 Free | Drop-in

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Shui Mo Ensemble return to Arnolfini with a bold new music exchange project, bringing together composers and performers from Beijing, Xi’an, Taipei and Seoul — blending traditional East Asian instruments with contemporary Western composition. 🎟️ Tickets here: buff.ly/l128KUS

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Join us tomorrow for a relaxed, drop-in tour of Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy, guided in Spanish by Latinas in Bristol. A welcoming space to explore art, connect and enjoy culture together. 📍 Meet at: Ground floor welcome desk 🗓 Tuesday 13th January ⏰ 3–4pm 🎟 Free | No booking required

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Our galleries will be closed from 24 December and reopening on 2 January. Wishing you all very happy holidays! 🎄

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📚 We’re hiring a Bookshop Assistant at Arnolfini A customer-facing role delivering great service in our gallery bookshop. Perfect for someone with an interest in art, culture and retail. 🕒 Part-time, permanent 💷 £12.21/hr 📅 Apply here: buff.ly/LYXviSz by 6 Jan 2026

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

✨ This Saturday at 11.30am, experience Christmas magic on the big screen ❄️ We’re screening The Snowman with a very special twist: a live performance of its iconic score by the City of Bristol Brass Band, featuring young soloist Alice Gilbert-Campbell. 🎟 Secure your tickets here: buff.ly/eURV778

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We’re hiring a Visitor Engagement Supervisor ✨ A key front-facing role supporting visitors, staff and public programmes at Arnolfini. Perfect for someone passionate about people, culture and inclusive spaces. 🕒 28 hrs/week 📍 Permanent 📅 Apply by 7 Jan 2026 🔗 buff.ly/jNs6JQL

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We’re bringing a beloved Christmas classic to life! ❄️✨ Join us for a special festive screening of The Snowman, accompanied by a live performance of the iconic score by City of Bristol Brass Band. 📅 Two screenings are available on the day at 11.30am & 2pm 🎟 Book your tickets: buff.ly/anRskiP

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A brilliant soft launch for Echoes, our final year partnering with Jerwood Collection and co-curated with AIM. See selected works from Jerwood alongside 9 new response pieces created by AIM’s artists. Experience it on our second floor, until 25 January.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

A radical night of sonic resistance ⚡ Black Industrial / Noise reimagines the lineage of techno and noise through a radical Black lens, where resistance becomes resonance. 📅 Fri 21 November, 7.30–10pm 🎟️ £15 / £8 concession 👉 Book here: buff.ly/myKAbgO

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Tired of the grey skies? 🌧️ Visit Emma Talbot: Everything Is Energy and surround yourself with colour, life, and light - the perfect antidote to the November gloom 💛 🗓️ on until 8 February 2026 🎟️ Free entry (donations welcome) 📸 Lisa Whiting #EmmaTalbot #Arnolfini #ContemporaryArt #FreeExhibition

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Echoes opens tomorrow on our Second Floor. Co-curated with Art In Motion (AIM), featuring works from Jerwood Collection alongside new responses by AIM’s artists. The final chapter in our three-year collaboration with Jerwood. #Arnolfini #JerwoodCollection #ArtInMotion #BristolArt #InclusiveArts

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🎷 Tomorrow at Arnolfini: immerse yourself in an evening of experimental sound with Evan Parker and Trance Map+. 📅 Friday 7 November, 7.30–10PM 🎟️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/dD8yoUk #Arnolfini #EvanParker #TranceMap #ExperimentalMusic #ImprovisedMusic

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Join us this Thursday, 2PM - 4PM for a reflective workshop with SollÉ (Nathan Sollé), inspired by Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy. 🌿✨ Explore creativity, sustainability, and connection through songwriting, collage, and sound. Book your place: buff.ly/wPGcy41

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎵 Free improvisation. Acoustic meets electronic. Hypnotic saxophone textures. Evan Parker + Trance Map+ — this Friday. Don’t miss it. 📅 Friday 7 November, 7.30PM to 10PM 🎟️ Book your ticket: buff.ly/dD8yoUk #Arnolfini #EvanParker #TranceMap #ExperimentalMusic #ImprovisedMusic

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Make the most of the last days of half term with a visit to "ENJOY YOURSELF"! Curated by Let’s Make Art, this exhibition celebrates Arnolfini’s creative past and present, and it’s your final weekend to see it in Gallery 5. #LetsMakeArt #Arnolfini #ArtForEveryone #BristolEvents #HalfTerm

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

✨ Discover Everything is Energy — the new exhibition catalogue from artist Emma Talbot, exploring transformation, nature, and resilience. Join Emma and Gemma Brace for an In Conversation on 29 Oct, and grab a signed copy on the night 💫 #EmmaTalbot #EverythingIsEnergy #Arnolfini

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This Saturday, Latinas in Bristol are taking over the second floor at Arnolfini to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Drop in between 11–1 or 2–4 to join the festivities. Free and open to all ages!

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This Saturday, Latinas in Bristol are taking over the second floor at Arnolfini to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Drop in between 11–1 or 2–4 to join the festivities. Free and open to all ages!

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Half Term fun alert! 💥 Let’s Make Art returns for two days of creative workshops inspired by Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy. 📅 Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 October 🕒 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm 📍 Arnolfini Community Workshop ✨ Free, no booking needed – just drop in!

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Almost a week since Everything is Energy opened at Arnolfini 🌿 Two floors of Emma Talbot’s silk paintings, sculptures, drawings and animation exploring our connection to the natural and digital worlds. Visit us and immerse yourself in this calming and thought-provoking exhibition. ✨

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Evan Parker returns to Arnolfini 🎷 An evening of pure improvisation — saxophone, electronics, and sound in the moment. 🎟️ Tickets: buff.ly/kWPWbTL

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Join us for a conversation between Emma Talbot and Gemma Brace, our Head of Exhibitions — exploring the ideas, energy and inspiration behind the show. 🎟️ Tickets here: buff.ly/LS9eaWh

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Calling all women, trans and non-binary creatives ready to break into music 🎶 Join Saffron Music for two experimental DJ and vinyl workshops celebrating 100 years of Daphne Oram. Tickets here: buff.ly/fDde8O0 #OramAwards #SaffronMusic #WomenInMusic

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Making meaning. Building connection. Creating with others. Finding joy. ✨ It’s the last month to explore "ENJOY YOURSELF", our exhibition with @letsmakeartuk — a joyful journey through process, collaboration and creativity. Don’t miss your chance to experience it before it closes! 💛

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Join us Friday for the free public preview of Emma Talbot: Everything is Energy — an immersive new exhibition exploring life, nature, and connection. Be the first to experience it at Arnolfini, Bristol 💫 #EmmaTalbot #EverythingIsEnergy #Arnolfini #BristolArts #ArtExhibition

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📸 Have you found our cut-out frame yet? Pop your head through, strike a pose, and don’t forget to tag @arnolfiniarts and @letsmakeartuk in your photos! 📸✨ Let’s celebrate joy, creativity, and the art of making together 💫 #EnjoyYourself #LetsMakeArt #Arnolfini #BristolArt #FamilyArt

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Dance. Acrobatics. Intimacy. Armour dissolves barriers and reimagines masculinity in a circle shared with the audience. Part of Circus City Festival 🎪 📍 Arnolfini, Bristol 🗓️ 9 & 10 October | ⏰ 8:30–9:30pm 🎟️ Tickets available now: buff.ly/rThGnLm

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It’s October, and we’ve got 3 more chances to get creative together this month 🎨 🗓️ Thursday 2, 16 and 30 October 🕑 1pm to 3pm |📍 Arnolfini | 💸 Free 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/ufTMcaZ Gallery visit, followed by hands-on session in our community workshop space. All free via WorkWell.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

'Bright, beautiful and melancholy’ — The Guardian on Dana Awartani: Standing by the ruins. Her first solo public gallery show in Europe explores the loss of cultural heritage in the Middle East. This weekend is your last chance to experience it alongside Sahara Longe: The Other Side of the Mountain.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Post-war Japan. Political unrest. An explosion of art. From experimental photography to surreal theatre and Butoh dance, this film reveals the creative revolution that defined a generation. 📅 2 October | 🕢 7.30pm to 9pm 🎟 Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/KpQYR6P

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Step away from the rush and join us for an afternoon of slow looking and gentle creativity. 🧵 Common Threads, Weaving Worlds invites you to explore themes of loss and renewal through the lens of our current exhibitions, led by artist Fiona Morehouse.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon in our gallery spaces drawing faces and meeting new people. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who swears they “can’t draw”, Portrait Club is for you. ✏️ 👉 Book here: buff.ly/2ykLf3E

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Step into the radical spirit of 1960s Japan. From Butoh dance to experimental photography, from graphic design revolutions to underground theatre—this documentary journeys through an explosive moment in global art history.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📚 Writers of the Global Majority Next session: Wed 24 Sept, 3pm to 5pm at Arnolfini. A welcoming space to write, share & grow with others, led by Jessica Olivia Neill.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🎬 Melanie Manchot's Celebration (Cyprus Street) (2010) - intergenerational East London street party captured in one continuous 35mm shot. 📅 13 Sep - 1 Oct 📍 Dark Studio, Level 2 🆓 Free buff.ly/u3hr6A8 📷 Melanie Manchot, Celebration (Cyprus Street) (2010). Still. Courtesy the artist

a colour photograph of the residents of Cyprus Street stood in the street, wearing brightly coloured clothing, with bunting running along the houses.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📅 Three nights, three incredible events, one unforgettable week at Arnolfini. Don’t miss this chance to experience art, ideas, and community in motion. 👉 Tickets are limited — book now: buff.ly/75LaWN2

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🧵 Join artist Alice Bowen-Churchill on Friday, 2pm to 4pm at Arnolfini and add your stitch to the Oxfam Milaya – a South Sudanese–inspired textile sharing stories of resilience, home & hope. 📍 First floor, within Dana Awartani: Standing by the ruins 🎟️ Free, drop-in

image taken from underneath stitching cloth, showing the back of the stitching and people's legs who are sat around the table working on it

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🧵 Join us Thursday, 11a to 1pm, for Meet Make Mend with founder Saffron Darby. Slow down, stitch, and restore your worn textiles in a warm, social setting. Visible Mending highlights wear as part of a garment’s story, turning repair into creativity and care. Bring pieces to repair.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Need a quiet creative evening in? Join us for Online Portrait Club on 16 September – a chilled, untutored drawing session from home. No experience needed, just a pencil and curiosity. 🕕 6PM to 8PM | 💻 Zoom 🎟️ Pay what you can + free tickets 🔗 Book here: buff.ly/oG49lbb

a simple outlined portrait done in black pencil showing a thinking face

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

👩👧 ENJOY YOURSELF is for everyone — children, parents, and all curious minds. Drawing on 45 years of Arnolfini’s education and participation programmes, the exhibition celebrates creativity across generations. 🗓️ On until 2 November. 📍 Gallery 5, Level 2

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Join us for a Free Audio Described Tour this Saturday 6 September, 10am to 11am, designed for blind and visually impaired visitors. 📩 Booking essential – email community@arnolfini.org.uk to reserve your place.

picture of a man stood on a chair holding and tracing his finger over a plastic stencil that was used to create the sand shapes in one of Dana's artworks

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

One week left to see Merzschmerz by Andrea Luka Zimmerman – a heartwarming, oddball short film full of retold fairy tales, family memories and Schwitters-inspired weirdness. 📍 Dark Studio | 🎞 15 mins | Until 10 September

an old man and a young kid sat down next to each other, talking

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Sahara Longe: The Other Side of the Mountain at Arnolfini until 28 September 2025. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm. 🆓 (suggested donation of £5) buff.ly/vN2QVsR 📷 Sahara Longe The Other Side of the Mountain, Arnolfini, Bristol 2025. Lisa Whiting Photography for Arnolfini. All rights reserved.

a colour installation photograph of oil painting portraits by Sahara Longe

a colour installation photograph of an oil painted portrait by Sahara Longe

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Dana Awartani: Standing by the ruins, at Arnolfini until 28 September 2025. Free entry (with a suggested donation of £5). Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm. buff.ly/84uVkE9 📷 Dana Awartani Standing by the ruins, Arnolfini June 2025. Lisa Whiting Photography for Arnolfini. All rights reserved.

a colour photograph of an orange wall over which is written in white vinyl a quote by Dana Awartani "I think it is our collectie history, we all share that history, it doesn't below to one civilization."

a colour installation photograph of Dana Awartani's installation I Went Away and Forgot You. A While Ago I Remembered. I Remembered I’d Forgotten You. I Was Dreaming, 2019.

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Join us for an In-Conversation with artist Jeannette Ehlers, exploring black hair as heritage, identity & resistance. With film and art curator Karen Alexander. 📅 Friday 19 September, 7pm to 9pm 🔗 Book your ticket here: buff.ly/Ydl5YVh

image of 3 people walking in straight lines opposite each other, all dressed in white linen clothing, being connected together through their long braided hair

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

✨ This Fri 29 Aug, 2–4pm | Join artist Alice Bowen-Churchill at Arnolfini & add a stitch to the Oxfam Milaya – a South Sudanese–inspired textile carrying stories of resilience & hope across the world. 🧵💛 📍 Happening on the 1st floor, within the exhibition Dana Awartani: Standing by the ruins.

close-up image of the communal stitching cloth showing different embroideries of shapes, flowers, birds, symbols and someone's hand whilst stitching

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Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome eavesdropping back to Arnolfini this September! 💥 Join us for an unforgettable evening of exploratory sound with cellist Khabat Abas and saxophonist Rachel Musson – two groundbreaking artists pushing the boundaries of sound, performance, and improvisation.

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