Join us at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for an inspiring evening with artist and writer Leah Gordon and author and image collector Stephen Ellcock. Together they will explore Leah’s solo exhibition 'Monument to the Vanquished Peasant', reflecting on histories of enclosure, loss of commons, and the ways these legacies continue to shape our lives today. The event includes a panel talk and Q&A, a guided exhibition tour with artists and curators, and an after-party with music and drinks. Friday 24 October, 5.30 - 9pm Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry CV1 5QP Free, booking essential, donations welcome Presented as part of 'Monument to the Vanquished Peasant', a Meadow Arts exhibition with the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, in association with Coventry Biennial of Contemporary Art. #MeadowArts #CovBiennial2025 #LeahGordon #StephenEllcock Book online: https://ow.ly/4fzy50WMMz1 (fb)

At the Longtown and District Show on Saturday 16 August, visitors enjoyed games, competitions, displays and even a stunt horse performance, all set against the backdrop of the Black Mountains. As part of Our Place in the Golden Valley, artists Chris Poolman and Grace Emily Manning shared work from the Golden Valley Sun Dial Project, inviting people to build cob faces inspired by the famous gargoyles at Kilpeck Church, try woad dyeing, and weave with raw wool. They are working with community groups to create a modular artwork from local materials that will tour the area. Meanwhile, artist and poet Liv Mabey hosted a drop-in activity where visitors co-created a colourful large-scale poem celebrating the traditions of the country fair. Head to our website to read more about the day. Photos by Gareth Williams. Read more: https://ow.ly/4oNi50WLXeH (fb)