“Bring a book, leave with a book - book swap.” Hosted by James Proctor at Pop Recs, hear a community readers, writers, and book enthusiasts gather together to swap books with each other, sight unseen. Featuring readings by writers Iain Rowan and James Whitman. More about ArtyParti: Our website - www.artyparti.com Twitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @A…

From writing to production, from acting to sound design, five students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting degree at the University of Sunderland share their experience of making short audio dramas in only a week. Hear the behind-the-scenes process in the creation of four audio dramas; The Tale of Mark - The journey of a lost kitten, and the fami…

Feel ancient vibrations and dive into local North East history, in this ethereal sound art project; interwoven gorgeous cappella harmonies, loop pedals, and environmental sound recordings. Meet its creator, pivoting their craft - singer songwriter, and half of duo YUMA, Shannon Pearl. More about ArtyParti: Our website - www.artyparti.com Twitter - …

Reflect back on 2022, and look ahead to 2023, with seven members of our artistic & creative community: Caligo - Visual Artist - "The feeling of collaborating with other artists, and then seeing my work on a gallery wall... An experience that I'm hoping to have more in the future.... I found my mind churning new ideas again.... I feel like my inspir…

Today, three creatives who use artificial intelligence as part of their practice in different ways; Odette Johnson, Tyrone Santiago, and Phil Christopher. We discussed some of the challenges affecting artists as A.I. technologies improve - including copyright, ownership, and the potential loss of income that artists might face if numbers of commiss…

Only three minutes to share your work to an audience of programmers, artists, and creatives. Join us and meet a whole range of people working in arts in the North East - quick-fire! Today’s episode of ArtyParti was recorded on Monday 14th November, in the Fire Station venue in Sunderland city centre, where a gathering of artists and creatives - and…

Dive into the process behind the curation of Iona Stock's pottery collection 'Pots In Space', and explore the potential of mutual relationships between heritage sites and emerging artists. Featuring: Iona Stock, Ceramic Artist Michaela Wetherell, Freelance Curator Lily Daniels, Participant and Engagement Officer, 17 Nineteen ★ Support this podcast …

At the Hills Arts Centre in Sunderland, a once-loved former bookshop turned re-opened multi-use arts centre, three artists took on the opportunity of becoming first-time co-curators. Together, Caligo, Sophie, and Jay created the #VinylOuctcry exhibition - bringing together the work of audio and visual artists, and creating new responsive pieces. On…

Meet musician and composer Andreas Poupazis, who studied music at the University of Sunderland, and hear the journey behind his piece of music, “Wearmouth’s Stories” - inspired by the Wearmouth Bridge - its ties to shipbuilding, how it connects people, and how it's endured throughout history. Andreas composed this piece as the winning entry to a co…

Creative broth, kazoos, and hippopotamuses for Christmas. We had a good laugh on today's ArtyParti... Meet "the naughty rebels of theatre", fusing together live music, pub quizzes, film installations, club nights, comedy, and glitter to create accessible theatrical experiences. With an ethos of collaboration and experimentation at the heart of thei…

With a plethora of sound art and experimental audio production which spans decades, Odette Johnson (a.k.a. Museleon - Artistic Musical Human) uses a combination of field recordings, found sounds, and digital processing to create rich, multi-layered, complex audio art. Inspired by her work, Lewis Harrower, who graduated from MA Radio at the Universi…

As Mackie’s Corner closed for redevelopment as a commercial property, we held a last hurrah with an ArtyParti Celebration; celebrating its use as a pop-up arts exhibition hub, and looking ahead to the future. LAURA BREWIS - Creative Producer, Sunderland Culture: "Sunderland sort of has all the raw ingredients to be an amazing creative city. It need…

Open at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland until January 19th, the MA Mini Show - highlights of the incredible work by artists taking Masters degrees at the University of Sunderland. On today’s episode of the ArtyParti podcast, meet four of this year's masters students, as they share about their own craft, their experiences of their degree at …

Saturday 9th November sees the culmination of a project which has been nurturing new playwrights in the city. It’s the Sunderland Stages Writers Project, developed as part of the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture’s Great Place scheme - “aiming to develop talent and unlock potential in the Sunderland area.” Five writers in Sunderland were selected…

Meet the art collective "Hoast", supporting contemporary art and craft on the coast in the North East of England. I first met Hoast at their summer showcase, held back in June at the Tynemouth café named "Bistro du Parc". Walls of this gorgeous little bistro were completely covered in art, the floor absolutely packed with people. Bistro du Parc's o…

Meet 4 of this year's 10 artists, who were selected to respond to objects and ideas in the collections at the Bowes Museum, as part of this year's #Untitled10 exhibition. Jo Howell, a photographic artist based in Sunderland, on her feminist-forward response to the of Mary Eleanor Bowes' botany cabinet - and how she was forced to "The Confessions of…

Danielle Chamberlin and Brenda Burrell join Jay at the microphones to share their love and passion for the arts scene in Sunderland - and what more we can do to support it. The pair have been attending Kerry Cook's art classes, which are held regularly throughout the year at the Pop Recs café and record shop in Sunderland. Together, we chat the ben…

“[Mackie’s Corner] is a really quirky space. An old, unused building, it’s not just a white cube, and it does give you the problem of fitting work. You have to use creativity to your best. "Every time exhibitions have been here, every panel have been used in different ways. To have been given to us as it is, it’s similar to my own art - taking some…

Illustrator Hannah Rich & comedian Cameron Phin share about their life post university, and their journey into establishing a creative career: How to use social media campaigns to grow interest in your brand. How to manage your time, and striving for a good work-life balance. The challenges of working in illustration and comedy. How to keep challen…

Can arts thrive in a retail space? Gallery owner Ken Devine & his daughter Juli Poulton share about the value of their new art gallery "Frederick Street Gallery", opening in the heart of Sunderland's city centre Artist Stacey Campbell shares her beautiful work in memory of her grandfather John Green, Retail Liaison Manager of the Bridges Shopping C…

“We’re working with The Crips, the Bloods, and the Mexican Mafia on a huge interactive film.” “You couldn’t make it up.” How “two working-class people with an idea,” started a filmmaking company in Newcastle, & are helping “de-programme young people” on a global scale through interactive stories. Today's guests: Paul Irwin - Creator & Director of T…

How to cope with the realities of being a freelance photographer; being introverted, hidden expectations, valuing your time, & that dirty word “exposure”. Today's guests: Jenny Goodfellow - Freelance Photographer / BA Photography Student at the University of Sunderland Mietek Padowicz - Freelance Photographer / Head of PLK Productions NCL More abou…

Meet the two organisations behind a new Arts Council England funded collaboration; pottery workshops for people with physical disabilities and long-term health issues. Today's guests: Kathryn Barnett - Visual Artist / Director of Regeneration NE Gary Nicholson - Sculptor / Director of Regeneration NE Hugh Penney - Potter / Handknitted Pottery More …

When crafting and heritage conservation combines! This episode was recorded at the "Conserve and Craft" event at the Holy Trinity Church in #Sunderland. Sophie Hearn from the Sunderland City Council Heritage Team guides us around the day. Meet artists & crafters who share about their work, and a range of heritage-focused organisations. Sophia Pears…

How one ambitious cultural collaboration is revitalising Norfolk Street in Sunderland. This episode of ArtyParti focuses on advice from two Directors on how to set up a Community Interest Company. Today's guests: Vinnie Todd - Director of Norfolk Street Arts CIC Mark Burns Cassell - Director of MBC Arts Wellbeing CIC More about ArtyParti: Our websi…