Shared Studio
Attention all artists! Are you looking for a space to create and collaborate with other like-minded individuals? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Our shared artist studio offers a creative and inspiring environment where you can work on your art alongside other talented artists.
Symbiosis Screening
Come along for a programme of short films exploring the environment and documenting collaboration between artists and scientists. Many of the works were made through a process or residency and in collaboration with scientists and with a strong emphasis in reflecting on our relationship with our rivers and waterways in South Yorkshire and as further afield as Africa and South America. The screening will be followed by a short discussion on what it meant to make these films and how things have changed.
Featured artist Chris Bilton
Chris Bilton is passionate about pushing the boundaries of creativity. With an expansive portfolio that includes ink, oils, acrylic, water colour, clay, wood, found objects, multimedia, photo manipulation and photography, Chris has crafted a unique style that speaks to his vivid imagination.
Branding Event
The digital world of today is an essential space for an artist to create and maintain a strong online presence and brand. Your artist identity, reach, and opportunities for career growth can be greatly impacted by creating and consistently promoting your brand online.
Featured Artist Chris Bird
Chris Bird is our Featured Artist of the week! Chris is a self-taught talent from Rotherham, who captures the essence of nature through his artwork. From life drawings to landscapes, his passion for art shines through in every stroke of the brush. Experience the warmth of summer breezes and the rustling of autumn leaves in his paintings, displayed in homes and offices around the world. Follow his journey and see his works of art that tell a story of a moment in time.
Symbiosis - The Art of Living with Water
thirdspace Gallery is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, 'Symbiosis - The Art of Living with Water,' exploring the theme of art, science, and water through the relationships between Rotherham and Doncaster’s watercourses and the interconnected threats of flooding, the climate emergency, and the biodiversity crisis.
Featured Artist Greta Vilidaite
ROAR Featured Artist Greta Vilidaite Fine Art, is an oil painter, climber, walker and former neuroscientist based in Sheffield. She combines her knowledge of how the “visual brain” works with her love of the outdoors by using shapes, textures and light to direct the eye through my landscapes.
Featured Artist Tair Rafiq
We are proud to feature artist and writer Tair Rafiq as our ROAR Artist of the Week! Tair has been creating stories through their unique voice since they were 8 years old. After spending decades as an outsider artist, they have recently decided to share their work with the world. People have been enjoying their 'outlandish' tales which explore the themes of being an outsider with a fantastical and bizarre twist. Check out Tair's work and support their creative journey!
ROAR Event: Arts Council Funding
Are you looking to apply for Arts Council Funding: Developing your creative practice? Join us on Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30 pm at ROAR Artspace as we assemble a peer support program to get the answers and advice you need to assist in your funding application. We'll meet again in four weeks to review your progress and provide further support. Come get the guidance and make the powerful connections you need to take your creative practice to the next level!
Retrospective Exhibition
Experience the masterpieces of renowned Rotherham artist Chris Slater at his upcoming retrospective exhibition, hosted at thirdspace gallery in Rotherham Market from January 30th to February 3rd.
Open Slots Thirdspace Exhibition Gallery
Calling all ROAR Members! Are you looking to create something unique and innovative? thirdspace, our creative exhibition/project space in Rotherham's indoor market, is available to you! We have a few slots available between now and the end of April and we would love to hear your ideas.
Thirdspace Workshops with Theresa Sayner
Be inspired by Teresa Sayner, mixed-media artist, and explore your creative potential with a series of FREE workshops at thirdspace gallery, Rotherham Market. From mono printing and collaged self-portraits to altered books, mark-making, sketch-booking, and adding patterns, Teresa will guide you through the process of self-expression and discovering your individual artistic style. Take this opportunity to be creative and create something with your own hands.
Stuart Mitchell Exhibition
We are thrilled to invite you to an upcoming art exhibition at ROAR's Buzz Gallery, featuring the captivating sculptures of local artist, Stuart Mitchell. Mitchell's work is a reflection of his passion for the Earth and its natural beauty, as he creates sculptures using intricate rock formations, taking advantage of their unique and diverse shapes and textures. The exhibition aims to evoke a sense of awe and appreciation for the natural world.
ROAR Event: Open Door Music Sessions
We're thrilled to be back with our Open Door Music Sessions! We've teamed up with DINA Venue and Rotherham Music Services, set up by Mark Fell, to provide free, welcoming music sessions every Thursday at ROAR. Our experienced musicians are passionate about improvisation and teaching, so come join us and start making music!
BAMER Creative Network Meet-Up
Are you looking to connect with other individuals from the BAME community living or working in Rotherham? We invite you to join us at the BAMER Creative Network Meet-up on January 5th at thirdspace Gallery in Rotherham Market. From 11am to 2pm, you will have the opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity and heritage, engage in creative networking, sign up, and participate in an interactive photo exhibition where you can share your own images representing your cultural identity and heritage. You will also have the chance to meet new people and display your image in the gallery.
Ustad Sohail Live Performance
Join us for an unforgettable performance by the legendary Ustad Sohail Salamat. Sohail Salamat (born 1976) is a Pakistani musi- cian, and primarily a singer of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Sufis. Trained by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his brother BJS Bbakshi Javaid Salamat in the art of classical music and Qawwali.
Featured Artist Karen Mulcahey
In our latest feature in Chase Magazine in the Rotherham Advertiser we caught up with Karen Mulcahey, a driving force in Rotherham’s art and culture scene. She is the founder and artistic director of Breakout Arts, a professional theatre and collaborative arts company based in Rotherham, she is putting her skills and passions to work to effect meaningful and long-term change.
Experimental Art Films Showcase
OOH, Lala! Can you imagine a small oasis of creativity, a mini cinema in the heart of Rotherham Market, popping with the delicious smell of buttery popcorn and showing avant-garde art films? Well, no need to imagine any longer! thirdspace Gallery will be showing a selection of members' experimental art films this week, creating a unique and inspiring cinema atmosphere in the market.
ROAR Event: Big Bike Revival
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spend a Thursday morning (weather permitting), come ride your bike with us! Join us for the last stop on our Out & About Big Bike Revival adventure and camera lucida outing! This is a great opportunity to explore your creativity and capture some stunning images.
ROAR Event Drawing & Painting Weekly Meet
This winter, join artist Chris Slater for a weekly drawing and painting group at a local Rotherham pub! This free event is the perfect opportunity to explore your creative side, with no tutorials or rules – just come with your own supplies and paint or draw whatever you fancy. We'll be meeting every Thursday evening from 7pm, so join us for some fun!