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Engage is the leading network for visual arts engagement and participation.

Engage are the leading charity for promoting engagement and participation in the visual arts. Through advocacy, research, and training we help ensure the quality, inclusivity, and relevance of engagement and participation opportunities across the UK. We are a UK-wide organisation with Wales and Scotland-based activities led through Engage Cymru and Engage Scotland. Engage was established as a memb

ership organisation in 1989 and currently holds a membership of over 700 beneficiaries. Engage is supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales and Creative Scotland, and by charitable foundations.

08/01/2026

is the new Engage Director, and will start in February 2026.

She brings a wealth of experience in arts leadership, community engagement, and strategic development. She has held senior roles at Lakeland Arts, where she led innovative programs connecting heritage and contemporary art, and at The Turnpike, where she championed artist development and inclusive participation. Her work has consistently focused on creating meaningful opportunities for communities to engage with visual arts.

As Director, Helen will lead Engage into an exciting new chapter, focusing on strengthening its role as a national voice for visual arts education and participation. She will oversee the delivery of Engage’s ambitious programs, advocate for sector-wide collaboration, and ensure that visual arts remain accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.

Helen commented: “I am thrilled to join Engage at such a pivotal time. The organisation’s commitment to equity and creativity resonates deeply with my own values, and I look forward to working with members, partners, and stakeholders to shape a vibrant future for visual arts engagement.”

06/11/2025

We can't wait to see everyone at our annual Gathering next week! 🙌🙌

You still have time to get your ticket - choose from a full conference ticket, covering 3 days of activity in Bradford from 10-12 November, or join us for a jam-packed day of visual arts connection on 11 November, from 9:15am - 5:30pm.

🔵Join us next Monday for Day 1, where we'll be spending the afternoon taking part in Fringe activities all over Bradford, as the city celebrates . We will finish the evening with a drinks reception and Journal launch with our collaborators, @.

🔵Day 2 will take place in 11 November, at our conference space from 9.15am - 5.30pm. We will have various talks and workshops, including our Keynote panel led by Dr. Emily Pringle, creative breakout sessions, soapboxes, and reflections with Gaby Lees.

🔵Our final day of the conference is on Wednesday. We will be spending the morning in conversation with each other through breakout discussions followed by a panel exploring how we develop impactful and sustainable work with communities. We will be ending the conference with various visits including Cartwright Hall for , and a guided visit of .

We offer significant discounts to members for both complete, and day only tickets. Our standard memberships memberships are just £4.25 per month, and we offer discounted pricing for students and those experiencing financial barriers. Non-members are encouraged to join our standard membership before purchasing a ticket to save £100.

❗Final sales are open until Friday 7 November, 5:00pm.❗

05/11/2025

🤩Do you want to come to the Gathering but can't commit to the whole 3 days of our conference? Join us on 11 November, with our 1 day ticket! 🙌

We can't wait to see everyone at our annual Gathering next week!

You still have time to get your ticket - choose from a full conference ticket, covering 3 days of activity in Bradford from 10-12 November, or join us for a jam-packed day of visual arts connection on 11 November, from 9:15am - 5:30pm.

Day ticket pricing:
🔵Personal/Group Members: £206
🔵Concessionary/Student Members: £138
⚪Non-members: £275

Full conference pricing:
🔵Personal/Group Members: £300
🔵Concessionary/Student Members: £200
⚪Non-members: £400

❗Final sales are open until Friday 7 November, 5:00pm.❗

We have designed our conference to be a mix of chats and practice, which includes various talks and workshops, like our Keynote panel led by Dr. Emily Pringle, (featuring artists Harold Offeh and Hafsah Naib), creative breakout sessions, soapboxes led by a series of artists, our Journal Launch and drinks reception, fringe activities and visits to 's programme.

Book: https://engage.org/happenings/gathering25/

31/10/2025

We are excited to announce the launch of Let’s Create Art 2026. 🤩🥳🎉

In its fourth year, will provide children and young people across the UK with high quality art engagement encounters and opportunities.

The campaign invites organisations and individuals to take part in visual arts activities between Sunday 1 - Saturday 28 February 2026.

We have been increasing the campaign's reach every year - our 2025 activities had over 11,000 participants - and we hope to keep the trend going in 2026! 🤩👀

Register: https://www.letscreateart.org.uk

30/10/2025

🤩Do you want to come to the Gathering but can't commit to the whole 3 days of our conference? Join us on 11 November, with our 1 day ticket! 🙌

⭐Taking place from 9.15am - 5.30pm, we will have various talks and workshops, including our Keynote panel led by Dr. Emily Pringle, which will feature artist Harold Offeh and Hafsah Naib, creative breakout sessions, and soapboxes led by a series of artists.

⭐These tickets are open to members and non-members, and have been designed for delegates that want to take part but are short of time, and like all our tickets, these are heavily discounted for our members.

Day ticket pricing:
🔵Personal/Group Members: £206
🔵Concessionary/Student Members: £138
⚪Non-members: £275

Gathering 2025: (Re)making Practice celebrates the artistry and innovation of visual arts engagement, participation and learning, against the backdrop of and the . The programme will take place across three days, 10 – 12 November 2025.

29/10/2025

⭐Gathering 2025: (Re)making Practice celebrates the artistry and innovation of visual arts engagement, participation and learning, against the backdrop of and the Turner Prize. Our conference will take place across three days, 10 – 12 November 2025.

⭐Join us for Day 1 where we'll be spending the afternoon taking part in Fringe activities all over Bradford. We will finish the evening with a drinks reception and Journal launch with our collaborators, Forms of Circulation.

⭐Day 2 will take place in our conference space from 9.15am - 5.30pm. We will have various talks and workshops, including our Keynote panel led by Dr. Emily Pringle, creative breakout sessions, soapboxes, and reflections with Gaby Lees.

⭐For Day 3 of the programme we will be spending the morning in conversation with each other through breakout discussions followed by a panel exploring how we develop impactful and sustainable work with communities. We will be ending the conference with various visits including Bradford Museums and Galleries for the Turner Prize, and a guided visit of Impressions Gallery .

❗We offer significant discounts to members for both complete, and day only tickets. Our standard memberships memberships are just £4.25 per month, and we offer discounted pricing for students and those experiencing financial barriers. Non-members are encouraged to join our standard membership before purchasing a ticket to save £100❗

Find out more: https://engage.org/happenings/gathering25/

28/10/2025

❗With monthly membership ranging from £2.75 up to £4.25, join today and save anywhere from £69-£200 on your Gathering ticket! 👀

We want everyone wanting to take part to have every opportunity to do so, so we are offering heavily discounted tickets to all our members:

Full conference pricing:
🔵Personal/Group Members: £300
🔵Concessionary/Student Members: £200
⚪Non-members: £400

Day ticket price:
🔵Personal/Group Members: £206
🔵Concessionary/Student Members: £138
⚪Non-members: £275

Gathering 2025: (Re)making Practice celebrates the artistry and innovation of visual arts engagement, participation and learning, against the backdrop of and the . The programme will take place across three days, 10 – 12 November 2025.

20/10/2025

Now is the time to book tickets for Gathering 2025: (Re)making Practice!🤩🥳

Gathering 2025: (Re)making Practice celebrates the artistry and innovation of visual arts engagement, participation and learning, against the backdrop of and the Turner Prize. The programme will take place across three days, 10 – 12 November 2025.

The Gathering programme is bookended by exciting fringe activities including visits to South Square Centre, Bradford Museums and Galleries' Bradford Arts Centre, Science and Media Museum, Cartwright Hall and Impressions Gallery.

We offer significant discounts to members across all ticket types. Our standard memberships memberships are just £4.25 per month, and we offer discounted pricing for students and those experiencing financial barriers.

Non-members are encouraged to join our standard membership before purchasing a ticket to save £100! Not a member? Join Engage to access the best value tickets and benefits.

16/10/2025

⭐We have started the countdown for this year's conference! Join us in Bradford for three days of exciting visual arts engagement, participation and learning. 🤩

Earlier in the summer Gathering Coordinator Marion Harrison and Creative Producer Hannah Gaunt had a fantastic time exploring Bradford.

Gathering 2025 focuses on artists’ practice, creative making, engagement and participation. This aligns strongly with the commitment of to communities working on their own terms with creative practitioners.

🗣They said: "It is great to be back in Bradford for the conference, for the first time since 2007, and to have a range of contributors from across the city taking part in the programme and fringe. We can't wait to share it with you."

Non-members are encouraged to join our standard membership before purchasing a ticket to save £100! Not a member? Join Engage to access the best value tickets and benefits.

Pictured are images from Hannah's and Marion's visit to at 's Cartwright Hall.

11/09/2025

We are seeking a dynamic and purposeful Director to join our team at Engage and help lead us into the next chapter— a passionate expert in visual arts engagement and eager to play a key role in the evolution of a highly respected organisation, responding to the changing needs of our members and of the wider sector.

The role involves leading the strategic direction, development, and overall management of Engage. This includes working with the Board to shape and deliver the organisation’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring good governance and stakeholder engagement; and driving innovation and income diversification. The post-holder will lead a high-performing and inclusive team, oversee finances and
compliance, and ensure services meet members’ needs.

Apply by 29 September. Full details via 'Jobs' on our website.

20/03/2025

Big Give is a seven-day online match funding campaign supporting arts and culture charities working to achieve societal impact across the UK, run in partnership with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC).

This campaign matches donations to arts organisations, meaning if you donate to an included organisation via The Big Give, your donation is doubled!

You can find organisations in your area and donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/artsforimpact25

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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