School of Activism & PAF presents – Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism
Mon 24 November, 2025 @ 18:30 - 21:30
£5
Part of PRSC’s People’s Art Fair (PAF) programme!
DOORS 6:30pm / FILM from 7pm / Informal discussion from 8:30pm
When does practice become protest? Or protest, poetry?
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Fiona Cunningham-Reid presents an intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, who work at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology.
Uncompromisingly preoccupied with the climate and ecological crisis, Ackroyd & Harvey’s work has become a rallying cry for the environmental movement, winning them international acclaim and a global following. With some of their pieces standing in prestigious galleries and others embedded in nature, their work not only references the natural world, but also regularly employs it. The film offers singular access into the lives, work and partnership of the artists, and their quest to shake humanity into action on climate catastrophe – whatever the personal cost – including their collaboration with Extinction Rebellion, and co-founding the movement Culture Declares Emergency.
Meticulous and thoughtful, this careful study of a lifelong creative partnership asks questions of where art and hope – and love – stand in our very uncertain world.
This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
Presented by PRSC’s School of Activism.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
People's Art Fair: Friday 21 - Sunday 30 November 2025
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances, creative workshops & activities! Open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all flavours, the People's Art Fair acts as a celebration of culture and expressive art. Aiming to break down financial barriers to the art world, it is free to exhibit in the show - and free to visit of course!
Most of the artworks are available to buy, along with prints, cards, badges, stickers and other smaller bits, and the bar will be open for soft drinks, hot drinks and locally sourced beer, cider & wine.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Party
Join us for art, drinks, music, and a first look at this massive exhibition - this is a great opportunity to meet some of the artists involved! Audio ambience provided by The Vortex.
Thu 20 Nov, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
People’s Art Fair: Winter 2025
Acting as a celebration of culture and expressive art, the People’s Art Fair is open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours. We know art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls, so the People’s Art Fair includes all sorts of creative workshops and activities. Register your interest now if you're up for getting involved!
Fri 21 November, 2025 @ 12:00 - Sun 30 November, 2025 @ 18:00Improv Spotlight
Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter at The Improv Spotlight. Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage.
Sat 22 November, 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30School of Activism & PAF presents – Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism
An intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, who work at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology.
Mon 24 November, 2025 @ 18:30 - 21:30People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in
Make some art, have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.
Tue 25 November, 2025 @ 14:00 - 16:00Cut & Paste Collage Club: PAF Special
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
Wed 26 November, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
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