Featured Events in Cumberland in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Please join us for the launch of Resistant Forms, a fully illustrated monograph celebrating the first major survey exhibition of Donald Locke (1930–2010). The launch event will feature a panel discussion with artist Dr Hew Locke OBE RA and art historian Giulia Smith. The conversation will be chaired by exhibition curator and Gasworks Director, Robert Leckie, and will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Resistant Forms is published on the occasion of Donald Locke’s first major survey exhibition organised by Spike Island, Bristol; Ikon Gallery, Birmingham; and Camden Art Centre, London. Charting the development of his work across Guyana, the UK and the United States over five decades, from the mid-1960s to the late 2000s, this richly illustrated volume offers an in-depth exploration of Locke’s expansive practice. Gathering newly commissioned essays by curator Grace Aneiza Ali, artist Eddie Chambers and art historian Giulia Smith alongside an extended introduction by Robert Leckie, Resistant Forms features full-colour plates of the artist’s work, rarely seen material from the artist’s archive and a comprehensive timeline. The book has been designed by London-based studio Wolfe Hall. The exhibition is generously supported by the Ampersand Foundation, Henry Moore Foundation, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, Alison Jacques Gallery and the Estate of Donald Locke. The publication has been made possible with the generous support from Henry Moore Foundation and the Paul Mellon Centre. ROBERT LECKIE Robert Leckie is Director of Gasworks in London. He was previously Director of Spike Island in Bristol from 2018 to 2024 and, prior to that, Curator at Gasworks from 2011 to 2018. Over the past decade, he has (co-)curated major solo exhibitions by artists including Pacita Abad, Monira Al Qadiri, Donald Rodney, and Tanoa Sasraku. Robert is co-editor of Sidsel Meineche Hansen: SECOND SEX WAR (Paraguay Press, 2019), Peggy Ahwesh: Vision Machines (Mousse Publishing, 2021), Candice Lin: Pigs and Poison (Mousse Publishing, 2023), and Rosemary Mayer: Ways of Attaching (König, 2023). He lectures at the Royal College of Art, Goldsmiths and the University of the Arts in London, and was a jury member for the 2022 Turner Prize. HEW LOCKE Dr Hew Locke OBE RA was born in Edinburgh, raised in Guyana, and lives in London. His work often fuses historic sources with political or cultural concerns. Public statuary and national symbols have long been of interest. In 2022 he was commissioned by Tate Britain to create The Procession, and by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to create Gilt. He recently curated the exhibition What Have We Here? at The British Museum in 2024. His public artworks include The Jurors (2015) marking 800 years of Magna Carta, in Runnymede. In July 2025 his series of bronze boats Cargoes, reflecting the history of trade on the Thames, will be unveiled in King Edward Memorial Park. GIULIA SMITH Dr Giulia Smithspecialises in modern and contemporary art with an emphasis on the environmental, social and cultural legacies of empire in Britain and across the Atlantic. She is the co-editor, with Kate Keohane and Daniella Rose King, of Caribbean Eco-Aesthetics: Strategies for Survival Through Contemporary Art (Manchester University Press, forthcoming in 2025) and is working on a book titled Living Landscapes: Art, Environment and Decolonization from Guyana to the World. Her research has been supported by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; the Henry Moore Foundation; and the Getty Research Institute (2016–2017). Her writing has appeared in exhibition catalogues including Life Between Islands: Caribbean British Art 1950s­–Now (Tate Britain, 2021) and in peer-reviewed journals such as British Art Studies, Third Text, Sculpture Journal, Art History and Art Monthly. She has worked on exhibitions and research programmes with South London Gallery, ICA, Showroom, Wellcome Collection, The Drawing Center and the Guggenheim Museum. Partners Ikon Gallery, Camden Art Centre, Henry Moore Foundation, Paul Mellon Centre, Ampersand Foundation, Alison Jacques Image Credits Portrait of Robert Leckie Portrait of Hew Locke. Photo © William Waterworth 2024 Portrait of Giulia Smith Information Source: Spike Island | eventbrite

Topic: The Alignment Gap - Why hiring breaks down and what we can do to fix it.There’s a gap in almost every hiring process - and it usually opens up right at the start. This TalentCurious breakfast is for in-house TA professionals who know that when alignment is off, everything else falls. Vague briefs, shifting goalposts, radio silence... sound familiar? We’re excited to be joined by Sophie Barker, Head of Talent Acquisition at Openwork Partnership - bringing 20 years of experience in shaping TA strategy and challenging the status quo. In this session, we’ll get stuck into the real reasons hiring goes off-track - and how to close that gap between talent teams and hiring managers for good. We’ll discuss: – The make-or-break moments in your hiring process – How to lead better kick-off conversations (and hold your ground) – Building credibility and becoming the partner the business leans on It’s a small, honest event. Coffee, candid chat, and clear takeaways you can use straight away. Please note: this event is exclusively for in-house talent acquisition professionals and those in similar strategic roles. We operate a strict no sales policy, and registrations from external recruiters or sales representatives will be declined. Information Source: TekCurious - Powered by Peaple Talent | eventbrite

Portsmouth Distillery presents a night of Americana featuring The Petites 🎤 Get ready for a night of Americana, country, and diva rock classics, celebrating the best music from across the pond! Join us on Friday 4th July, for an unforgettable evening of live music from The Petites, delivering powerhouse vocals and all-American anthems that’ll have you singing and dancing all night long! 🍹 Our bars will be serving handcrafted spirits & delicious cocktails 📍 Portsmouth Distillery, Fort Cumberland, PO4 9LD ⏰ 6:30PM – 11PM 🎟 Tickets £10 per person Don’t miss this star-spangled celebration - grab your tickets now! 🤠✨ Information Source: The Portsmouth Distillery Co. | eventbrite

The ATW Bristol Triathlon is set to take place at Cumberland Basin in Bristol on July 6, 2025. Athletes from around the world will compete in swimming, cycling, and running events to showcase their skills and endurance. The venue's address is Cumberland Basin, Bristol, BS8 4QF, offering a picturesque backdrop for participants and spectators alike. This prestigious event promises an exhilarating display of athleticism and sportsmanship, making it a must-see for all sports enthusiasts in the Bristol area.

Get your tickets, to watch a competition like no other that is dedicated to drag kings. Come in early to mingle and enjoy some tasty food from Nostalgica and then stay to see who will battle it out for the 2025 Mr Luscious King title. Check out Nostalgica's menu: https://nostalgica.ca/ But the night doesn't end there. Following the show, the dancefloor is yours! 👑Competing for Mr. Luscious King 2025👑 TBA Hosting & Peforming: Miles Zinya Judging & Performing: BJ Stroker Oliver Twisted (2024 Mr Luscious King) Mx.Tique 🗓️ Date: Saturday July 12th 📍 Location: Nostalgica @nostalgica_pub ⏰ Social at 6:30 pm | Show at 8:30 pm 🎟️ Ticket: $20 in advance | $25 at the door Information Source: Capital Kingdom Ottawa | eventbrite