Samvāda in Clay – Indo-English Artist Collaboration Residency

26 June 2025

Samvāda in ClayAn Indo-British International Ceramics Residency & Exhibition by Artcore Samvāda in Clay marks Artcore’s first Indo-British international ceramics residency and exhibition, bringing together renowned Indian ceramic artist Vinod Daroz and emerging UK-based artist Abbie Sunter for a dynamic cross-cultural exchange rooted in clay.. The residency provides space for material exploration, conceptual dialogue, and the […]

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Untold Stories Exhibition

27 January 2025
Untold Stories Exhibition

As part of our Untold Stories Project, funded by The Baring Foundation, we have been working with recent immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and members of Derby’s Bosnian and South Asian communities. Through a series of creative workshops, participants have shared their powerful journeys and stories using art as a universal language. The project culminates in […]

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Building Bridges 2024 Artist Residency

29 May 2024

Building Bridges: Local and International Residency 2024 10 May – 7 July 2024 Artcore’s connection with Osnabrück, Derby’s twin city, continued to thrive through sustained partnerships with institutions in Germany. Now in its third year, this collaboration saw two selected artists, Dr. Chris Wright and Ashley Morris, embark on a residency in Osnabrück in 2024. […]

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Terra – Artist residency

11 September 2023

Terra was a local residency opportunity offered by Artcore from 4th September to 28th October 2023, celebrating the deep-rooted connection between Derby and ceramics. Derby has been a hub for ceramics and porcelain production for centuries, home to renowned brands like Royal Crown Derby and Denby Pottery. Royal Crown Derby’s illustrious history includes crafting china […]

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Future Endeavours

19 January 2022
Future Endeavours

Our Future Endeavours project works with young people in Derby aged 10-18 through an artistic programme designed to increase access to art and creativity by incorporating STEM subjects. Using science, technology, engineering and maths, we are encouraging employment-related skills through creative expression in workshops delivered by professional artists. At Artcore, we are actively working to enhance the opportunities and social mobility of young people in the city. Future Endeavours serves a fun, free way of achieving this goal.

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