Artcore Gallery

Artcore team travelled to Osnabrück to celebrate Derby Day alongside the artists of the Building Bridges Residency 2026. At the Sculpture Gallery, artists from Derby and Osnabrück came together for an inspiring evening of conversations, exchanges, and new connections. The four Derby-based residency artists Clare Francis-Slater, Claudia Sweet, Elis Prostotak, and Ray Gumbley met the wider Osnabrück artist community, while also connecting with the four Osnabrück artists who will soon travel to Derby for the second edition of Building Bridges at Artcore. The celebrations spilled into Derby Square, where all eight artists collaboratively created a large chalk mural for Derby Day, filling the square with colour, energy, excitement, and a shared spirit of creativity and cultural exchange. #BuildingBridges #Artcore #DerbyDay #Osnabrück #ArtistResidency CulturalExchange ContemporaryArt PublicArt

Artcore team travelled to Osnabrück to celebrate Derby Day alongside the artists of the Building Bridges Residency 2026. At the Sculpture Gallery, artists from Derby and Osnabrück came together for an inspiring evening of conversations, exchanges, and new connections. The four Derby-based residency artists Clare Francis-Slater, Claudia Sweet, Elis Prostotak, and Ray Gumbley met the wider Osnabrück artist community, while also connecting with the four Osnabrück artists who will soon travel to Derby for the second edition of Building Bridges at Artcore. The celebrations spilled into Derby Square, where all eight artists collaboratively created a large chalk mural for Derby Day, filling the square with colour, energy, excitement, and a shared spirit of creativity and cultural exchange. #BuildingBridges #Artcore #DerbyDay #Osnabrück #ArtistResidency CulturalExchange ContemporaryArt PublicArt

Opening of connecting solidarities exhibition at Artcore🎥 We are thrilled to share a trailer from the interview series following the successful opening of *Connecting Solidarities* at Artcore. Developed in collaboration with the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association and the University of Derby, the exhibition marks 30 years of solidarity, resilience, and community-building by the Bosnian community in Derby and Derbyshire. In conversation with Pam Sidhu, Ferid Kevric reflects on the history and impact of the community, alongside Dr Larissa Allwork and Giulia Levi, exploring themes of memory, belonging, migration, and collective support. Watch the full video on YouTube: [YouTube Interview Trailer]() 📍 Artcore Gallery 8 Albert Street Osnabruck Square Derby DE1 2DS 🗓 Exhibition open until 22 May 2026

The four Building Bridges artists from Derby Clare Francis-Slater, Claudia Sweet, Elis Prostotak, and Ray Gumbley are now in Osnabrück, beginning a period of exchange, exploration, and dialogue with Emily Witte, Jasper Tiemeyer, Karl Fröhlich and Melanie Harder, four artists from Osnabrück, who will soon visit Derby as part of the continuing residency programme. Over the past few days, our artists have been exploring museums, walking through the city and the surrounding landscapes, and sharing meals, conversations, and encounters that will shape the projects developed during the residency. Organised by Artcore Derby (GB), Hase29, and Skulptur-Galerie, Building Bridges 2026 forms part of a year-long series of cultural celebrations (2026–2027) marking both the golden jubilee of the Derby–Osnabrück twinning and Derby’s city status, bringing together artists, communities, and institutions across borders.

We are thrilled to share the successful opening of Connecting Solidarities at Artcore this Saturday. Developed with the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association and the University of Derby, the exhibition marks 30 years of solidarity, resilience, and community-building by the Bosnian community in Derby and Derbyshire. Thank you to everyone who joined us and engaged so deeply with the stories held within the space. Special acknowledgement to Deputy Mayor of Derby City: Councillor Philip Ingall, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, Professor Keith McLay, Associate Professor, Dr Larissa Allwork, Project Lead for AHRC Connecting Solidarities, Ferid Kevric - Founder and manager of the DBHCA until 2022, and Ruchita Sheikh (Artcore CEO) for attending the show. Weaving together historical roots and geographical routes, the exhibition traces the journey of the Bosnian community in Derby, from the refugee programmes of the 1990s to the formation of enduring networks of care and support across Derbyshire. The exhibition is on view at Artcore till 22 May.

Today, we open Connecting Solidarities, a significant exhibition developed with the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association and the University of Derby. The exhibition marks 30 years of community-building and support, and brings together stories of migration, memory, and collective resilience. Join us today.

Artist Announcement | Building Bridges, 2026 We’re excited to introduce Clare Francis-Slater, one of four artists in Building Bridges — Artcore’s annual exchange residency programme with Osnabrück. An educator and founder of Diversity Days Everyday, Clare develops anti-racism and inclusion programmes across schools and organisations. A keynote speaker and author of The Little Book of Balm for the Broken Soul, her work is shaped by lived experience, healing, and dialogue. In the coming days, you will hear about exciting projects by the artists during their Building Bridges residency in Osnabrück from 8–22 May. #ArtCore #buldingbridges #ArtGallery

Artist Announcement | Building Bridges, 2026 We’re excited to introduce Ray Gumbley, one of four artists in Building Bridges: Artcore’s annual exchange residency programme with Osnabrück. A self-taught fine art photographer, Ray’s practice spans portraiture, street, landscape, and documentary work. Rooted in his background in writing, his images explore themes of loss, faith, and mental health, seeking moments of beauty within darkness and chaos. In the coming days, you will hear about exciting projects by the artists during their Building Bridges residency in Osnabrück from 8–22 May. #buldingbridges #ArtGallery #ArtCore #Photography

✨ The countdown begins… We’re just days away from Connecting Solidarities Exhibition Launch 💛💙 Join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association through a powerful exhibition of culture, history, and community. 📍 Artcore, 8 Albert Street, Derby 🗓 Preview: 8 May | 6–8 PM 🎟 Book your place: /e/connecting-solidarities-exhibition-launch-tickets-1987501121356 Don’t miss this meaningful moment—see you there. #ConnectingSolidarities #Artcore #DerbyEvents #ExhibitionLaunch #Community #BosniaHerzegovina #DerbyArt

Artist Announcement | Building Bridges 2026 We’re excited to introduce Claudia Sweet, one of four artists in Building Bridges - Artcore’s annual exchange residency programme with Osnabrück. Working across drawing, painting, and moving image, Claudia explores how personal reflection intersects with collective histories, particularly in sites shaped by conflict and resolution, such as those connected to the Peace of Westphalia. Her work navigates what is remembered, distorted, or unresolved. She is also part of Artcore Studios. In the coming days, you will hear about exciting projects by the artists during their Building Bridges residency in Osnabrück from 8–22 May. This year marks the 50 years of twinning between Derby and Osnabrück. #ArtCore #BuildingBridges #derby #gallery

@nadinepeatfield in conversation with @pam__sidhu during her taster session at Craftcore. She loves getting creative with us! Hear her two minute thoughts on her experience at Craftcore and see what it’s all about! #craftcore #pottery #derby #potterycourses #artcore

Looking for a space to create, grow, and connect? 🎨✨ Artcore has **artist studios available to rent** in the heart of Derby — perfect for creatives looking for an inspiring and supportive environment. Join a vibrant community of artists, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life in a space designed for creativity. 📍 3 Charnwood Street Derby DE1 2GT 📞 01332 384 561 📩 [email protected] Enquire now to secure your space – availability is limited! Your next chapter starts here 🎭