he/him. Cultural Development Manager @mywakefield @ouryear2024. Views my own. 🏳️🌈
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18 Sep 2024
Well, I’m crying…
What a privilege it was to work with 300 community participants since November 2023 to bring #TheHatchling to life in #Wakefield.
Stunning film by @BOKEHGO ❤️
@OurYear2024 @TriggerStuff #CulturalDevelopment #Culture
18 Sep 2024
The Hatchling was truly a beautiful moment of wonder for our district - bringing communities together💚
The spectacular dragon puppet was created and produced by @TriggerStuff.
youtube.com/watch?v=5YkGBrfU…
📸 @BOKEHGO
#OurYear2024 #TheHatchling @Expwakefield @MyWakefield
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6 Nov 2024
Thinking of stopping on Twitter…
I have LinkedIn if you want to keep in touch. ✌️
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
31 Oct 2024
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY! @ouryear2024 are looking for an artist to decorate a series of dog sculptures, to be installed in Carr Lodge Park.
They particularly welcome applicants from the Wakefield District and West Yorkshire region.
Find out more and apply: creativewakefield.net/news/d…
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
4 Nov 2024
'At 100, Surrealism isn't really dead' @nytimes
Forbidden Territories: 100 Years of Surreal Landscapes opens on Sat 23 Nov.
See the exhibition for FREE at our Opening Party on Fri 22 Nov, 7-10pm. No need to RSVP, just turn up!
hepworthwakefield.org/whats-…
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
28 Oct 2024
Join the FREE BSL guided tour of Light Up Wakefield on Fri 15 Nov ✨
The tour is delivered by Martin Glover, a Deaf BSL user, digital artist and experienced guide and will explore four light installation pieces.
Find out more >> ouryear24.com/BSLTour
#OurYear2024 #LightUpWFD
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
1 Nov 2024
NEW OPPORTUNITY 📣
We are looking for an artist to decorate a series of dog sculptures to be installed in Carr Lodge Park, working with the Friends of Horbury's Parks and the local community.
Find out more >> ouryear24.com/CandG
#OurYear2024 @Beam_ArtsUK @CreateWakefield
ALT Photo of dog sculptures with pink overlay. Grey strip with white text that reads 'Artist Opportunity'
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
1 Nov 2024
It's November and you know what that means...the Light Up Festival is here!!
There are some fantastic events taking place across the district from our partners.
Find out more below 👇
#OurYear2024 #LightUp2024 #CultureGrantsWFD #Wakefield
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
27 Oct 2024
Getting the Coal In by Harry Malkin is a new exhibition at Castleford’s Queen’s Mill. On display until 15 November 2024, it showcases an eclectic mix of drawings, paintings and sculpture based on Harry's lifetime involvement with coal.
🔗ouryear24.com/GettingTheCoal…
#OurYear2024
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
28 Oct 2024
With this exciting news, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Curator to join the Yorkshire Contemporary team and co-curate the Turner Prize 2025.
⏰The deadline to apply for this job role is 9am on Monday 25 November
🔗Head to our website using the link in our bio.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
28 Oct 2024
Yorkshire Contemporary is delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with @bradford2025 , @Tate and @BradfordMuseums to co-curate the Turner Prize in the city of Bradford.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
16 Oct 2024
Want to receive regular updates on heritage news and events taking place across Wakefield district?
Sign up to the new Wakefield District Heritage Network newsletter!
subscribe.emailblaster.cloud…
Get in touch at heritage@wakefield.gov.uk
ALT A blue background with white words saying Wakefield District Heritage Network
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
16 Oct 2024
Our friends over in Wakefield are getting ready for their biggest ever Light Up Festival in November!
See what they have planned at ouryear24.com/LightUp
3 Oct 2024
Light Up is back and better than ever!
Save the dates:
✨Light Up Wakefield (15-17 Nov)
✨Light Up Castleford (19 Nov)
✨Light Up Pontefract (24 Nov)
✨Light Up Ossett (30 Nov)
Discover what's in store >> ouryear24.com/LightUp
#OurYear2024 #LightUpWFD
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
15 Oct 2024
From 15 Nov, Our Colour Reflection by @LizWestStudio will transform the Chapel with endorphin-boosting colour and light during the darker months.
🔗bit.ly/OurColourReflection
Liz West, Our Colour Reflection, 2016 📷️Hannah Devereux
@OurYear2024 @MyWakefield @Expwakefield
ALT An installation of rainbow coloured mirrored discs displayed on the floor of a chapel.
ALT An installation of rainbow coloured mirrored discs displayed on the floor of a chapel.
ALT An installation of rainbow coloured mirrored discs displayed on the floor of a chapel.
ALT An installation of rainbow coloured mirrored discs displayed on the floor of a chapel.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
12 Oct 2024
Pitch your idea & apply for a £100 access bursary for the Light Up Conference, Friday 15th November, Wakefield. Details on how to apply below.... experiencewakefield.co.uk/li… @Expwakefield @OurYear2024 #networking #pitch #ArtConference @ace_national
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
15 Oct 2024
Officially unveiled today! A Bridge Through Time at Firzwilliam Station. Thank you Friends of Fitzwilliam Station for asking us to work with people from Kinsley and Fitzwilliam to create this new artwork, thanks to funding from @MyWakefield #CultureGrantWFD @OurYear2024
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
14 Oct 2024
Just 1 week left to apply for a Culture Everywhere Micro Grant!
Up to £1500 funding is available for community groups & VCSEs to run creative projects across the Wakefield District.
Apply today >> ouryear24.com/MicroGrants
📸 Nick Singleton
#OurYear2024 #CultureGrantsWFD
ALT Getting Gobby in the Lobby Poetry Night.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
7 Oct 2024
Just 2 weeks left to apply to Culture Everywhere grants October Round!
Up to £1,500 funding for community groups and VCSEs to run creative/heritage projects across Wakefield district
Deadline Monday 21 October, 5pm
More info: wakefield.gov.uk/CultureGran…
@mywakefield @ouryear2024
ALT Culture Grants 2024 Wakefield District identity logo with square and triangular forms.
ALT Four people sat in a park drawing the scenery around them.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
🎥 What an incredible four days painting the city pink for #LIFI24 at @leedsplayhouse 👏👏
With 5,500 attendees and 36 speakers tackling some of the most pressing issues of our generation, this event was truly empowering and we are humbled by all the comments.
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
7 Oct 2024
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY 📣
We're looking for Ambassadors for Light Up Wakefield (15-17 Nov) to help us greet guests, hand out event programmes and provide information on the exciting light installations!
Find out more and apply today >> ouryear24.com/LightUpAmbassa…
#OurYear2024
ALT The Timekeepers by Illuminos in the background with text: Light Up Wakefield 15-17 November. Volunteering Opportunity
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
7 Oct 2024
What is a mural?
Here's a quick start guide to the art form for #MuralMonday 👉 artuk.org/discover/stories/w…
'Bottle Ovens on End of a House in Middleport' by We are Culla and Florence Blanchard © the copyright holders. 📷 Julian Tubbs / Art UK
ALT Painted bottle mural on the wall of a house at the end of a terrace
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Matthew Harrison-Lord retweeted
3 Oct 2024
Light Up is back and better than ever!
Save the dates:
✨Light Up Wakefield (15-17 Nov)
✨Light Up Castleford (19 Nov)
✨Light Up Pontefract (24 Nov)
✨Light Up Ossett (30 Nov)
Discover what's in store >> ouryear24.com/LightUp
#OurYear2024 #LightUpWFD
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