The discussion will take place within the surroundings of resident artists DARP’s exhibition, whose work will provoke ways in which artist-led spaces can forge new ways of living and working collaboratively, with each other and with their surrounding landscapes.

Led by Artcore Gallery, Rural Imaginaries aims to discuss creative possibilities for nature-based urban regeneration within Derby, sustainable living and community growth.

Panellists: DARP (Derbyshire Artist Residency Programme), Paula McCloskey (Uni of Derby), Rebecca Beinart (Primary), Neville Portas (Down to Earth), Ivan Smith (Artist) and Olivia Penrose-Punnett (Haarlem).

Featured artists: Ella Fleck, Ella Yolande, Fibi Cowley, Maggie Campbell, Sean Roy Parker, Solomon Berrio-Allen and Sonia Odedra.

Programme (Artcore Gallery)

PLAYGROUND Exhibition: 11th December – 8th January

Private View: Friday 10th December

Sauerkraut Demonstration with Sean Roy Parker: Wednesday 15th Dec, 3:30–5:30pm:

Rural Imaginaries: Panel Discussion: Wednesday 15th Dec, 6-7pm

Communal Dinner at Artcore Cafe: Wednesday 15th Dec, 7pm onwards.

Children’s Workshop

‘Future Creatures’: Costume-making workshop with artists Sonia & Maggie: Saturday 4th December 12-2pm, Artcore Cabin on Osnabruck Square.