Featured Events in Gladstone in May, 2025 (May Updated)

Wednesday 28th May, 6pm-8pm, hosted by local artist Sharon James! Sharon is a multidisciplinary artist. Currently her main focus is painting. Her work also includes printmaking, drawing and digital collage. She visually investigates her experiences as a black, gay mother of three. Documenting the ‘white noise’ of motherhood. The things that we see so often, that we forget to marvel in their extraordinariness. Her work also explores her cultural heritage, queer identity and current events. Join us for this small group session, sharing your own work, or simply discovering the work of others. Feel empowered with supportive and insightful feedback. Creatives of all ages and stages welcome. Expect an inspiring evening of chat, with a cuppa. OSC: Show & Tell Nights Would you love some useful, constructive feedback on your work, offered by other creatives? Join us at TOSH on a Wednesday evening for our monthly Show & Tell Nights, formed as part of our new artist development programme, Open School Creative (OSC). Share your creative work, ideas or concepts in one of our five informal sharing slots (5 mins sharing in whatever form suits you!), or simply come along to discover new work and offer your thoughts in a safe, supportive space - alongside those from our rotating artist specialists. What to share? You might share a current project, or a past one that you'd like to learn from. You might tell us about your creative journey so far, looking for advice on what to do next. You could show your artwork, songs, songwriting, creative writing, a social media campaign idea, graphic design, interior design, illustration, storyboards, film, photography, fine art, portfolio, website design, social media, your branding and logos, your creative business idea, event / workshop ideas, ceramics, choreography, performance, craft, millinery, jewellery, costume, product design, animation, a commission in progress, creative research work... and more! What ticket type do I need? Choose a 'Share Work' ticket if you'd like to have some space to share with us, or an 'Audience' ticket if you'd rather just see what it's all about and offer some thoughts if you'd like to. Our Donation tickets support us to keep providing creative opportunities to the community, and our Community tickets support you when you need it most. We want our sessions to be accessible for all. If you would like a free Community ticket for this event, please drop us an email to contact@toshspace.co.uk for the ticket code. About OSC Open School Creative is a collaboration between BEAF Arts Co and TOSH (The Old School House) to support our community of artists and their artistic development at all stages of their career. OSC events and workshops are for artists interested in collaboration, skills development, community and networking. Getting to us at TOSH If you are coming by foot or by bus, take the M2 bus and get off near Boscanova if coming from Southbourne, or the stop after Aldi if coming from Poole and Bournemouth. If you are coming by car we would recommend parking in the sovereign centre car park. Pokesdown for Boscombe train station is a 15-20 minute walk to TOSH, along Christchurch Road. TOSH has accessible toilets and kitchen facilities. If you have any access needs you would like to let us know about, please feel free to email us: contact@toshspace.co.uk Information Source: TOSH | eventbrite

Background on Access BEAF: Access BEAF is a strand of our work at BEAF Arts that aims to support artists who may have experienced barriers in accessing and working in the art world. Through funding from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Access BEAF started by working with global majority creatives in the area through a pilot artist residents programme launched in 2024. Since the pilot ended, we have continued the support and have now engaged a coordinator, Sharon James, who was one of the first resident artists to continue to develop the programme and activities. More details can be found on our website. We are now expanding our Access BEAF programme and are inviting applications from neurodivergent and disabled creatives living or working in Dorset and Hampshire to be part of this year’s residency, mentoring and networking programme. Access BEAF: Supporting Neurodivergent and Disabled Artists 2025 What is the focus of the programme? The programme will offer time and space for neurodivergent and disabled artists to come together, reflect on current practices and your work, and foster peer-learning. The Access BEAF programme is split into four parts: Part 1: Intro 4-5 July at our base in Boscombe, TOSH and Boscombe Arts Depot (BAD) Part 2: Residency 25-26 Sept at SPUD, New Forest Part 3: Gathering and professional development support 17 Oct at TOSH Part 4: Mentoring over the next 6 months I am not sure if I should apply, where can I find out more information? If you want to find out a bit more before applying or to see if you think it's right for you, join us at TOSH on Wednesday 7 May at 7pm for an informal meet-up. We will also be holding an online support session on Friday 9 May at 11am, for people that cannot make Wednesday 7 May or who cannot get to TOSH. Getting to us at TOSH: If you are coming by foot or by bus, take the M2 bus and get off near Boscanova if coming from Southbourne, or the stop after Aldi if coming from Poole and Bournemouth. If you are coming by car we would recommend parking in the sovereign centre car park. Pokesdown for Boscombe train station is a 15-20 minute walk from B.A.D. along Christchurch Road. TOSH has accessible toilets and kitchen facilities. If you have any access needs you would like to let us know about you can email us at gotbeaf@gmail.com Information Source: BEAF Arts Co | eventbrite

A monthly stand-up comedy show featuring some of the funniest folks in Ottawa, presented amidst the cozy and inviting atmosphere of Night Oat's Gladstone location. This show occurs on the first Wednesday of every month. The lineup changes every time, but each new bushel of talent will have you rolling with laughter. (Get it? Rolling, like rolled oats? Perhaps we'll leave the joke-telling to the comedians.) Local Bunches of Laughs starts at 8pm at Night Oat on 750 Gladstone Avenue. $5 Cover will also be accepted at the door. The May 7th edition of Local Bunches of Laughs will be hosted by the delightful David Haddad and headlined by the incomperable Melanie Paige. You will also get to enjoy the comedic stylings of our hilarious featured comics: Nicky Bobby, Alex Callahan, Jonathan Life, Michelle Payne, and Scott Yarwood. Information Source: Owen McGowan | eventbrite

RETAIL THERAPY DEBUT SINGLE LAUNCH @GOODSPACE Join us in celebrating the release of our debut single! '97 Chaser will be out on all platforms on May 15th. Come to Goodspace Gallery and get crazy 😝 With supports from Ultra and Second Guess. Presented by Debaser Information Source: eventbrite