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An open call for Watershed’s Winter Residencies programme 

Posted on Fri 6 Oct 2023

We’re looking for two UK based creative practitioners, with ideas for art and technology works that explore the theme of ‘Other Minds’. 

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Celebrating Black History Month at Watershed

Posted on Wed 4 Oct 2023

Watershed's highlights during Black History Month, October 2023

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What if humans aren’t the most intelligent things in the world? And, what if that is ok? What then?

Posted on Tue 26 Sept 2023

Jo Lansdowne discusses how the Pervasive Media Studio are supporting people to think about and experiment with AI differently.

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Pervasive Media Studio publishes Guide to Random Selection

Posted on Wed 6 Sept 2023

Studio Lead Martin O'Leary discusses Random Selection and supporting tools from the Pervasive Media Studio.

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Cinema Rediscovered’s record-breaking success is hailed as sign of Box Office hope

Posted on Wed 9 Aug 2023

We reflect on this year's festival, as Cinema Rediscovered readies to hit 24 venues and festivals in its annual UK and Ireland wide tour.

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Apply now for the Patterns in Practice Artist Residency

Posted on Thu 3 Aug 2023

We are delighted to announce an open call for our Patterns in Practice Artist Residency. We are looking for an artist who is interested in data mining and/or machine learning to...

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Six teams win £15K Grounding Technologies funding to explore creative action across the West of England

Posted on Fri 28 July 2023

Each project will explore how creative uses of technology play a crucial role in building a better future for our region through climate action.

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Say Hello to our Make Shift Campers!

Posted on Fri 28 July 2023

Announcing the six early career creatives participating in our first Make Shift Camp.

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Salad Days at Watershed

Posted on Tue 25 July 2023

If the temperatures rise over the summer months, we will switch our food offer to salads so that our team members working in the kitchen can stay cool.

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Summer at Watershed

Posted on Mon 17 July 2023

We’ve planned a summer of fun this August at Watershed, for kids and grown-ups, come rain or shine, with special offers, competitions and plenty more...

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Let’s Debate: We need to move beyond a culture of shame around environmental action

Posted on Tue 20 June 2023

In March, the Let’s Debate conference brought together representatives and keynote speakers from across the nation's arts and culture sector to interrogate the Arts Council...