Exhibitions & Events
Common Ground
Through film and photography, Common Ground tells the stories of groups and individuals across Calderdale; exploring the importance of connection and the power of sports and activity to unite us.
Open 1-4pm, Wednesday-Saturday
Opening night: Friday 13th June, 5-7pm
Common Ground: Behind the Scenes
Join us for a peek behind the scenes at the making of Common Ground, our current exhibition.
Residency: Serena Rogers
Open afternoons, with Live Drawing: Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July 2025, 1-4pm
Finding Voice: Loss and Wellbeing explores the powerful connection between loss, the difficulties in expressing grief (especially when prolonged by external factors), and the crucial role of creative expression in healing.
Residency: Rabia Begum
Open afternoons: Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July 2025, 1-4pm
During her residency, Rabia Begum will be working on the project Stitching Sehri, Draping Iftar: Ramadan at Home. Offering a contemplative and reflective space, Rabia invites visitors to reflect on the themes in her work and respond in their own way; whether through prayer, silence or creative activities.
Residency: Lucy Arden
Open afternoons: Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 July 2025, 1-4pm
Mother Artist Lucy Arden and her 11-year-old son, Luther, will create an interactive installation, Climbing a Mountain Every Day, to explore the challenges faced by those navigating the journey to secure a Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism diagnosis.
Residency: Amelia Crouch
Open afternoons: Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August 2025, 1-4pm
Amelia will spend her time on the residency developing a body of work about a dissatisfied customer, stuck in an apparently endless loop of conversations with a series of call centres. Print diagrams, short videos and a movement score will all be tested as ways to represent the encounter between a customer and a corporation.
Residency: Jules Rimer
Open afternoons: Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August 2025, 1-4pm
Following her Embodied Cycles Collection, which explored cyclical living and the impact of menstrual cycles on women’s lives, Jules is now beginning a new collection focused on motherhood and the journey of becoming a mother—framed through the lens of the creative cycle. Much like the seasons, this cycle moves through four phases: Ideas, Holding, Birthing, and Pleasure.
Residency: Ruolan
Open afternoons: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2025, 1-4pm
During her residency, Ruolan will expand her investigation into trace, track, and the non-human archive through a series of material-led, site-responsive interventions. Grounded in her ongoing interest in material agency and spatial memory, her work explores how residues, remnants, and found objects carry histories and activate the spaces they inhabit.
Common Ground: Opening Night
Join us for the opening night of Common Ground. Drinks and nibbles will be available throughout, with speeches commencing at 5.30, followed by screenings of the films and some special performances.
A Very Special Event with John Ross
Join us for an afternoon as we look at the work of artist and one of the Everybody Arts Founders, John Ross.
Grim Up North?
John Ross’s landscape paintings from the last decade explore the rugged beauty and shifting moods of Mother Earth. From the fiery, intense hues of Southern Spain to the cold, ethereal light of Scotland’s lochside, experience a visceral journey through place and history
Opening event: Saturday 29 March, 1-4pm
Open Wednesday-Saturday, 1-4pm
Residencies Showcase
Experience a showcase of work by artists who have been working in Calderdale across CultureDale’s Year of Culture, featuring Sally Barker, David Chatton Barker, Rachael Elwell and Nikta Mohammadi
Gallery open 1-4pm, Wednesday to Saturday
Artist Residency: Zeke Clough
Gallery open 1-4pm on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February
Explore drawing with artist in residence Zeke Clough
New Creatives Residency: Rabia Begum
Engage with our New Creatives artist, Rabia Begum, during her residency where she’ll be developing her project Bearing Witness to Genocide
Gallery open 1-4pm on Saturday 8th, Wednesday 12th and Friday 14th February
Emergence
Open by appointment - please email info@everybodyarts.org.uk or call 01422 346900
Explore natural colour, its relation to emotionality and sensory experiences in the work of artist Michaela Lesayova.
Meanderings - Sarah O’Boyle
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Sarah O’Boyle during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
River of Stones - Zephie
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Zephie during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
The Word is a Painting - and Other Similes - Daniel Elijah
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Daniel Elijah, during his micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Paper Explosion - Clare Harford
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Clare Harford during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
My Evolution - Stevie- Leigh Sanderson
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Stevie-Leigh Sanderson during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Ananse Ntentan: Wisdom and Heritage - AduAmani
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist AduAmani during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Red Mother Earth - Nana-Essi Casely-Hayford
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Nana-Essi Casely-Hayford during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Becoming - Laura Timmis
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Laura Timmis during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Two Years Ago - Mooncoin Lucas
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Mooncoin Lucas during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Quiet Earth II - Laura Marker
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Laura Marker during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Abstract Identity - Rawan Hasan
Part of The Everybody Gallery’s programme of micro residencies
Residency and drop-in afternoon with artist Rawan Hasan during her micro residency in The Everybody Gallery.
Our Home: Workshops for Refugee Week
Join us this Refugee Week to make artworks about your home and what it means to you.
Drop-in event open 1-4pm on Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June 2024
Twilight Event and closing party
Join us for an unforgettable closing event that will immerse you in a world of sonic exploration and visual wonder. Experience live electronic sets by UFO Club, accompanied by stunning sound-responsive installations created by New Creatives artist Rachel Rea.
Celebration night for New Creatives
Come and celebrate the achievements of the New Creatives during their time at Everybody Arts
New Creatives: In Conversation
Learn more about our New Creatives trainees and their exhibition
New Creatives: Radix by Rachel Rea
An exhibition of work by Rachel Rea as part of the New Creatives programme
Open Wednesday-Saturdays, 1-4pm
*Please note, the gallery will be closed between Friday 29th March and Saturday 6th April inclusive, and on Saturday 4th, Saturday 18th, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May
New Creatives: Afe Bi Ye Esan by Adelle A'asante
An exhibition of work by Adelle A’asante as part of the New Creatives programme
Open Wednesday-Saturdays, 1-4pm
*Please note, the gallery will be closed between Friday 29th March and Saturday 6th April inclusive, and on Saturday 4th, Saturday 18th, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May
Closing Party for From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles
Come and celebrate the end results of the exhibition and residency From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles
Open to all, with refreshments available and a chance to meet the artist.
In Conversation with Fiona Pickles
Come along to our relaxed conversation about From the Folde, with insights from the artist and curator and the chance to ask your own questions.
Open to all with options to join in person or online.
Preview for From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles
Join the welcome event for From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles
Open to all, with refreshments available and a chance to meet the artist.
From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy by Fiona Pickles
Open 12-3pm, Wednesdays-Saturdays.
Experience the alchemic transformation of botanic shapes and forms into the unexpected with artist Fiona Pickles.
Please note, the gallery will be closed on Saturday 25 November and between Friday 22 December 2023 and Saturday 6 January 2024 inclusive.
Celebration Event for DIY Utopia: The Future of Calderdale
Join us for a celebration event for all of the amazing artwork produced by young people as part of the exhibition.
Free, and open to all - with refreshments!
DIY Utopia: The Future of Calderdale
An exhibition exploring young people’s visions for Calderdale.
About the Gallery
We facilitate exhibitions from internationally renowned and up and coming artists as well as members of the local community. We also run events, host conferences, throw parties and everything in-between.
If you’re interested in finding out more about our previous exhibitions or holding an event in the gallery, please check out the links below.
