Opal22 Arts and Ed

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We're proud to partner with @opal22ArtsandEd and Graphic Novel Laureate @bobbyjosephart to host the Culture Comics Graphic Novel Competition We are open for submissions of original graphic stories from students aged 12-18 until March 2, 2025 For info⬇️ dmu.ac.uk/research/centr…

The countdown is on! Only 45 days until All Shades of Brown. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable day of creativity, connection and insight! Tickets available on Eventbrite 🎟️ ⬇️

We’re thrilled to welcome Gaylene Gould as a keynote speaker for All Shades of Brown! 🎤✨ Gaylene’s transformative work exploring underrepresented stories and global communities will inspire us all. Don’t miss out – buy your tickets now!

We’re excited to have Dr. Pogus Caesar join us as a keynote speaker for All Shades of Brown! 🎤✨ With his groundbreaking work on Black British identity and history, Pogus will inspire and challenge us all. Get your tickets today!

Call out for all Artists, Designers, Filmmakers, Ceramists, Performers, Painters, Poets and Creatives. This is your chance to have your work displayed at our creative Conference, All Shades of Brown. 🎨✨ Don't miss your chance! Apply Now! #CallForCreatives

We’re excited to announce Dr. Pogus Caesar & Gaylene Gould as keynote speakers for All Shades of Brown! 🎤✨ Two trailblazing artists whose work explores identity, history, and culture. Join us for an inspiring conversation! Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗 Ticket link below

We’re excited to announce Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph as the head judge for the Culture Comics Competition! 🎉✨ Bobby’s innovative work as an artist and storyteller brings powerful narratives to life. Ready to showcase your talent? Enter the competition now!

🩵 Find more information through the Opal22 website: opal22.co.uk/culturecomicsg…

💚 Watch the full guidelines for the competition here here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=onRnjm…

Announcing our brand new nationwide Culture Comics Competition in partnership with the Stephen Lawrence Research centre. 📚🎨 Read the thread for details!

NEW EVENT! All Shades of Brown is a creative conference for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic creatives across the East and West Midlands. 27th February 2025 at The Venue at DMU, 10AM - 5PM Click the link for details and tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-shades-o…

🔗- All our Black History Month events! eventbrite.co.uk/o/opal22-arts-…

📸- Leicester Carnival, 1988, via Leicester Mercury Archive

Happy Black History Month! This October let’s uplift, celebrate and pay homage to the undeniable legacy of black culture on Leicester, Britain, and the world. Make sure to get involved in the many events and campaigns taking part this month.

Which Black History Month event are you gonna be attending? Come celebrate culture, heritage and art this October 🌟 All events linked in the thread below 🔗