Kent ArtsCon

05/06/2026

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➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com

A graduate of History and International Relations, Olalekan Agbaje “Hurlarstringz” balanced music alongside a professional career in oil and gas before making a decisive return to music full-time in 2022. “Hurlarstringz” Olalekan Agbaje is a versatile guitarist whose sound blends African mus...

05/06/2026

⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking.
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Presenter: Dr Pamela Hatton Dr Pamela Hatton holds a PhD in Psychology, specialising in work and educational stress. Working with diverse cultures, languages and differing socio-economic backgrounds, her General Practice work covers all aspects of health and wellbeing, individual behav

29/05/2026

🌾🌎🏺Kent Arts Conference 2026 Presenter: Umar Abdulrasheed is a ceramic sculptor whose work explores the relationship between tradition, nature, and environmental awareness through clay. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, which deeply influence his understanding of clay as an earth-based material. At KArtsCon 2026, he will present a hand-built ceramic sculpture inspired by cultivated and eroded landscapes, alongside a hands-on clay session exploring the connection between earth, farming, and art.
⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking. To find out more about Umar's presentation please visit our website: https://www.kartscon.com/2026-umar-abdulrasheed-ceramic-sculpture/
🔔 Register & Get your tickets now via website.
🔊 First-come, first-served basis
➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com
🗓️ Dates: 14 -17 JULY 2026
📍 Venue: Medway School of Arts
🗺️ Note: On their campus within The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
📢 IMPORTANT: All presenters and participants MUST present your ticket to the security guard at the gate. Please bring your ticket(s).

28/05/2026

It was a real pleasure having Dr Peter Gregory over at Warnborough HQ to have a of how we can create a joined-up approach in the , not just across different geographic locations but also across disciplines, careers and sectors.

Join us this July from 14th to 17th at the Kent ArtsCon. We will be hosted by the lovely Medway School of Arts within the Historic Dockyard Chatham

The 2026 Kent Arts Conference (KArtsCon) theme is "Starting a Conve...

28/05/2026

We had a with longtime Kent Arts Conference associate Dr. Sumita Chauhan, FRSA about her work with using to engage with people who suffer from

Dr Sumita has used all manner of tools and art objects in her work and now she has turned to a very modern modality: the mobile phone!

Hear more about her work and meet her this July at the Medway School of Arts when we collectively talk about "Art: Starting a Conversation".

The 2026 Kent Arts Conference (KArtsCon) theme is "Starting a Conve...

28/05/2026

🌐🕹️ Kent Arts Conference 2026 Presenter: Juhi Rathi is an AR, VR, and XR developer with an MSc in Computer Game Programming from Goldsmiths, University of London and over 16 years of experience creating immersive digital experiences for global brands and leading creative teams. Her participatory VR installation, Would You Start a Conversation?, invites individuals to engage with a shared virtual canvas. Through simple drawing interactions, the project explores non-verbal communication, collective expression, and how meaning can emerge through gestures and layered contributions over time.
⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking. To find out more about Juhi's presentation please visit our website: https://www.kartscon.com/2026-juhi-rathi/
🔔 Register & Get your tickets now via website.
🔊 First-come, first-served basis
➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com
🗓️ Dates: 14 -17 JULY 2026
📍 Venue: Medway School of Arts
🗺️ Note: On their campus within The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
📢 IMPORTANT: All presenters and participants MUST present your ticket to the security guard at the gate. Please bring your ticket(s).

27/05/2026

🧩🖌️Kent Arts Conference 2026 Presenter: Joanne McFall is a writer and presenter from south-east Ireland with BA and MA honours degrees, currently completing a PhD in Creative Writing at Warnborough College Ireland, focusing on British and Irish faery folklore. She has contributed to journals, hosted folklore radio series in Ireland and Canada, and delivered workshops and talks for diverse audiences, including corporate and international groups. Her book *Beyond the Forest Floor* has gained international recognition, and she has worked with environmental organisations such as Crann and We Forest. Her presentation explores how folk and faerie lore can inspire new conversations and appeals to multicultural audiences of all ages.
⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking. To find out more about Joanne's presentation and workshop please visit our website: https://www.kartscon.com/2026-joanne-mcfall-exploring-faerie-fiction/
🔔 Register & Get your tickets now via website.
🔊 First-come, first-served basis
➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com
🗓️ Dates: 14 -17 JULY 2026
📍 Venue: Medway School of Arts
🗺️ Note: On their campus within The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
📢 IMPORTANT: All presenters and participants MUST present your ticket to the security guard at the gate. Please bring your ticket(s). Many thanks.

26/05/2026

🎷🎸🪘🎵Kent Arts Conference 2026 Presenter: Elinth Arts - Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju is a UK-based visual artist and creative health practitioner who uses abstract art to explore emotions, human connection, and mental wellbeing. As founder of CHAC CIC, she develops community-focused programmes that combine art and wellbeing, aligning with the field of creative health and social prescribing. In collaboration with Samuel Ogundapo, she will lead a workshop introducing MusicArt Therapy—an approach that uses art as a live, interactive form of communication to help people express emotions and foster dialogue within and between communities.
⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking. To find out more about Elizabeth's presentation please visit our website: https://www.kartscon.com/2026-olubunmi-elizabeth-ebisemiju/
🔔 Register & Get your tickets now via website.
🔊 First-come, first-served basis
➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com
🗓️ Dates: 14 -17 JULY 2026
📍 Venue: Medway School of Arts
🗺️ Note: On their campus within The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
📢 IMPORTANT: All presenters and participants MUST present your ticket to the security guard at the gate and at reception. Please bring your ticket(s). Many thanks.

15/05/2026

🎭 Kent Arts Conference 2026 Presenter: Dr. Pamela Hatton is a psychologist specialising in work and educational stress, with extensive experience working across diverse cultures, languages, and socio-economic backgrounds. Her work focuses on health, wellbeing, behavioural education, and mindset change in learning and workplace environments. Through exploring the power of conversation and “small talk,” she highlights how human interaction can shape relationships, understanding, and personal growth — sometimes awkwardly, and sometimes in deeply meaningful ways.
⭐ : The Kent ArtsCon is about sharing, learning, and networking. To find out more about Pamela's presentation please visit our website: https://www.kartscon.com
🔔 Register & Get your tickets now via website.
🔊 First-come, first-served basis
➡ Website: https://www.kartscon.com
🗓️ Dates: 14 -17 JULY 2026
📍 Venue: Medway School of Arts
🗺️ Note: On their campus within The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
📢 IMPORTANT: All presenters and participants MUST present your ticket to the security guard at the gate and at reception. Please bring your ticket(s).

15/05/2026

📣 Calling All Kent Schools! 🎨✨
Our Schools Art Competition is BACK for 2026! 🥳We can’t wait to see the creativity, imagination, and conversations your artwork will spark! 🌟
This year’s theme is **“Starting a Conversation”** 💬
What arts-related topics are people talking about right now?
What feelings, ideas, or emotions could your artwork inspire?
🖌️ Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to all primary and secondary school students across Kent in the following age groups:
⭐ Ages 4–12
⭐ Ages 13–18
➡️ Find out more and submit your entries here: https://www.kartscon.com