Artist Salon Felixstowe

Monday 28 September 2026 11-4pm
Hamilton Mas, Felixstowe, Suffolk

Are you a creative practitioner or professional working in, or wanting to work in, diversity?

Come along to this special Salon to develop ideas for art projects, find out about opportunities in your area, and get advice on applying for project grant funding.

Organised by Essex Cultural Diversity Project in partnership with Hamilton Mas, Furtherfield and Suffolk Libraries.

• Tickets: Free, but places are very limited so booking is essential
• To Book: Visit https://salon-felixstowe.eventbrite.co.uk
• Venue: Hamilton Mas, Bent Hill, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DG, https://hamiltonmas.org.uk/

Image credit: Artist Salon Sudbury, March 2026 (c) Gainsborough House

Programme for the day

11:00 Arrival
11:10 Bryony Graham – Welcome and intro to Hamilton Mas
11:20 Daisy Lees – Intro to Essex Cultural Diversity Project, Artist Salons & other work
11:30 Attendees Intros, creative practice, community engagement, future ambitions
12:30 Talk: Suffolk Libraries Pollinate & Create
13:00 Lunch on the Beach
14.00 Ruth Catlow, Furtherfield – Workshop : The Collaboration Jigsaw
15:00 Daisy Lees – Intro to ACE and NLCF Funding
15:45 Closing comments & feedback

The Collaboration Jigsaw: Piecing Together Your Perfect Project

Workshop by Ruth Catlow, Furtherfield

This hour-long interactive workshop is for practitioners seeking fulfilling collaborations and partnership projects. Working in pairs, you will design a real or imagined community project by bringing together your individual practices and passions. Guided conversation prompts will help you piece together the jigsaw: defining your core activity, identifying ideal partners, and mapping logistics like location, materials, and costs. You will also explore diverse funding streams, from grants and ticket sales to services, to ensure sustainability. By the end, you will leave with a draft plan and a compelling headline ready for your very own press release.