The Bluecoat
@thebluecoat.bsky.social
Liverpool's centre for the contemporary arts.
Open Tue - Sun, 11am - 5pm, Free entry.
Cafe open from 10am, Tue - Sat & 11am Sun.
💻 thebluecoat.org.uk
Open Tue - Sun, 11am - 5pm, Free entry.
Cafe open from 10am, Tue - Sat & 11am Sun.
💻 thebluecoat.org.uk
Visit our website to read 'Wild Horses, a poem from Bluecoat Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai in celebration of Lunar New Year.
This poem features in her forthcoming collection, 'Melete', which is published by Bloodaxe in May 2026.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/l...
This poem features in her forthcoming collection, 'Melete', which is published by Bloodaxe in May 2026.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/l...
Lunar New Year 2026 – the Year of the Fire Horse
Poet and Bluecoat Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai shares her poem ‘Wild Horses’ in celebration of Lunar New Year.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Visit our website to read 'Wild Horses, a poem from Bluecoat Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai in celebration of Lunar New Year.
This poem features in her forthcoming collection, 'Melete', which is published by Bloodaxe in May 2026.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/l...
This poem features in her forthcoming collection, 'Melete', which is published by Bloodaxe in May 2026.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/l...
Stop by our Gallery this weekend to see our incredible exhibition 'We Dream of Our Freedom', and explore what freedom means to you!
February 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Stop by our Gallery this weekend to see our incredible exhibition 'We Dream of Our Freedom', and explore what freedom means to you!
We’re leaving X.
As a charity and arts centre that champions inclusivity, we feel our values do not align with the platform.
Our X profile will stay active until the end of this month, Sun 28 Feb. After that, you can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Blue Sky.
As a charity and arts centre that champions inclusivity, we feel our values do not align with the platform.
Our X profile will stay active until the end of this month, Sun 28 Feb. After that, you can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Blue Sky.
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We’re leaving X.
As a charity and arts centre that champions inclusivity, we feel our values do not align with the platform.
Our X profile will stay active until the end of this month, Sun 28 Feb. After that, you can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Blue Sky.
As a charity and arts centre that champions inclusivity, we feel our values do not align with the platform.
Our X profile will stay active until the end of this month, Sun 28 Feb. After that, you can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Blue Sky.
Donate today to help children and families across Liverpool discover free creative activities at the Bluecoat.
Alongside our free family workshops, your generosity helps us run Out of the Blue, our after-school art club in local primary schools.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/donate
Alongside our free family workshops, your generosity helps us run Out of the Blue, our after-school art club in local primary schools.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/donate
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Donate today to help children and families across Liverpool discover free creative activities at the Bluecoat.
Alongside our free family workshops, your generosity helps us run Out of the Blue, our after-school art club in local primary schools.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/donate
Alongside our free family workshops, your generosity helps us run Out of the Blue, our after-school art club in local primary schools.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/donate
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films.
Aquilina is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project & has been building on her painting skills to create large paintings, murals, screen prints & more.
Aquilina is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project & has been building on her painting skills to create large paintings, murals, screen prints & more.
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films.
Aquilina is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project & has been building on her painting skills to create large paintings, murals, screen prints & more.
Aquilina is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project & has been building on her painting skills to create large paintings, murals, screen prints & more.
National Lottery Open Week is back!
Since The National Lottery’s first draw in 1994, more than £50 billion has been raised for good causes, supporting heritage, arts, sport & film across the UK. National Lottery Open Week celebrates the players whose support helps make projects like ours possible.
Since The National Lottery’s first draw in 1994, more than £50 billion has been raised for good causes, supporting heritage, arts, sport & film across the UK. National Lottery Open Week celebrates the players whose support helps make projects like ours possible.
February 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
National Lottery Open Week is back!
Since The National Lottery’s first draw in 1994, more than £50 billion has been raised for good causes, supporting heritage, arts, sport & film across the UK. National Lottery Open Week celebrates the players whose support helps make projects like ours possible.
Since The National Lottery’s first draw in 1994, more than £50 billion has been raised for good causes, supporting heritage, arts, sport & film across the UK. National Lottery Open Week celebrates the players whose support helps make projects like ours possible.
Are you an artist or practitioner working in Liverpool?
As we look ahead to 2027, we’re rethinking how we work with artists, with a renewed focus on live work, performance and events.
Take the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/WY9HUnHA?typeform-source=www.google.com
As we look ahead to 2027, we’re rethinking how we work with artists, with a renewed focus on live work, performance and events.
Take the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/WY9HUnHA?typeform-source=www.google.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Are you an artist or practitioner working in Liverpool?
As we look ahead to 2027, we’re rethinking how we work with artists, with a renewed focus on live work, performance and events.
Take the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/WY9HUnHA?typeform-source=www.google.com
As we look ahead to 2027, we’re rethinking how we work with artists, with a renewed focus on live work, performance and events.
Take the survey: https://form.typeform.com/to/WY9HUnHA?typeform-source=www.google.com
Watch an interview with Bryan Biggs about 'Phoenix', an exhibition at the Bluecoat in 1979.
It has been featured in Alejandra Kikidis Roman's film FENIX, as part of the British Art in Motion programme from the Paul Mellon Centre.
https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/learning/baim-2025-participants
It has been featured in Alejandra Kikidis Roman's film FENIX, as part of the British Art in Motion programme from the Paul Mellon Centre.
https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/learning/baim-2025-participants
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Watch an interview with Bryan Biggs about 'Phoenix', an exhibition at the Bluecoat in 1979.
It has been featured in Alejandra Kikidis Roman's film FENIX, as part of the British Art in Motion programme from the Paul Mellon Centre.
https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/learning/baim-2025-participants
It has been featured in Alejandra Kikidis Roman's film FENIX, as part of the British Art in Motion programme from the Paul Mellon Centre.
https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/learning/baim-2025-participants
Our exhibitions, 'We Dream of Our Freedom' and 'Just Browsing' continue in our Gallery this February.
Also this month, a series of workshops from ROOT Houseplants, a Lunar New Year-inspired Family Day, and more!
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Also this month, a series of workshops from ROOT Houseplants, a Lunar New Year-inspired Family Day, and more!
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our exhibitions, 'We Dream of Our Freedom' and 'Just Browsing' continue in our Gallery this February.
Also this month, a series of workshops from ROOT Houseplants, a Lunar New Year-inspired Family Day, and more!
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Also this month, a series of workshops from ROOT Houseplants, a Lunar New Year-inspired Family Day, and more!
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
We’re turning 100 in 2027 ✨
As the UK’s first arts centre, we’re re-energising live moments at the Bluecoat.
Tell us what you’d love to experience. Take the survey (closes 20 Feb, 5pm)
https://form.typeform.com/to/tEydBBBz
As the UK’s first arts centre, we’re re-energising live moments at the Bluecoat.
Tell us what you’d love to experience. Take the survey (closes 20 Feb, 5pm)
https://form.typeform.com/to/tEydBBBz
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’re turning 100 in 2027 ✨
As the UK’s first arts centre, we’re re-energising live moments at the Bluecoat.
Tell us what you’d love to experience. Take the survey (closes 20 Feb, 5pm)
https://form.typeform.com/to/tEydBBBz
As the UK’s first arts centre, we’re re-energising live moments at the Bluecoat.
Tell us what you’d love to experience. Take the survey (closes 20 Feb, 5pm)
https://form.typeform.com/to/tEydBBBz
We're delighted about the UK Government's announcement of a £1.5billion investment package to support cultural organisations across the country. This funding commitment will ensure arts venues, heritage buildings and museums can stay open and provide meaningful opportunities for their communities.
January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
We're delighted about the UK Government's announcement of a £1.5billion investment package to support cultural organisations across the country. This funding commitment will ensure arts venues, heritage buildings and museums can stay open and provide meaningful opportunities for their communities.
Carla Wright is an artist who works with ceramic sculpture and sound exploring community and shared spaces. She creates ceramics that are able to 'do things', have an elements that allow people to interact with them beyond just looking, like her colourful stools in our exhibition Just Browsing.
January 28, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Carla Wright is an artist who works with ceramic sculpture and sound exploring community and shared spaces. She creates ceramics that are able to 'do things', have an elements that allow people to interact with them beyond just looking, like her colourful stools in our exhibition Just Browsing.
Watch this new film to find out more about Blue Room artist Laura Aquilina and hear her talk about her painting 'The Black Hills of Dakota', which has been transformed into a beautiful woven tapestry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJm...
Just Browsing: Laura Aquilina
YouTube video by Bluecoat Liverpool
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January 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Watch this new film to find out more about Blue Room artist Laura Aquilina and hear her talk about her painting 'The Black Hills of Dakota', which has been transformed into a beautiful woven tapestry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBJm...
Chester Tenneson’s work is conceptually led, driven by language and text with outputs in painting, writing, performance, sculpture and print.
He's interested in the peculiar nature of institutional language and behaviour, drawing influence from archives, signage, written rules, and advertising.
He's interested in the peculiar nature of institutional language and behaviour, drawing influence from archives, signage, written rules, and advertising.
January 21, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Chester Tenneson’s work is conceptually led, driven by language and text with outputs in painting, writing, performance, sculpture and print.
He's interested in the peculiar nature of institutional language and behaviour, drawing influence from archives, signage, written rules, and advertising.
He's interested in the peculiar nature of institutional language and behaviour, drawing influence from archives, signage, written rules, and advertising.
Happy #MuseumSelfieDay! 🤳
There's plenty of artworks in our Gallery that you're able to try on, like Lewis Prosser's wicker mask and David Shrigley's football scarfs. We've even got a mirror for you to check out your outfits and snap some pics.
Don't forget to tag us in your selfies!
There's plenty of artworks in our Gallery that you're able to try on, like Lewis Prosser's wicker mask and David Shrigley's football scarfs. We've even got a mirror for you to check out your outfits and snap some pics.
Don't forget to tag us in your selfies!
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Happy #MuseumSelfieDay! 🤳
There's plenty of artworks in our Gallery that you're able to try on, like Lewis Prosser's wicker mask and David Shrigley's football scarfs. We've even got a mirror for you to check out your outfits and snap some pics.
Don't forget to tag us in your selfies!
There's plenty of artworks in our Gallery that you're able to try on, like Lewis Prosser's wicker mask and David Shrigley's football scarfs. We've even got a mirror for you to check out your outfits and snap some pics.
Don't forget to tag us in your selfies!
Browse the Bluecoat Shop and explore a range of unique t-shirts, prints, tote bags, and publications.
Shop a collection of merch inspired by our building and heritage, and limited edition work from artists including Ellie Hoskins, Jade de Montserrat, and more.
https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Shop a collection of merch inspired by our building and heritage, and limited edition work from artists including Ellie Hoskins, Jade de Montserrat, and more.
https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
January 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Browse the Bluecoat Shop and explore a range of unique t-shirts, prints, tote bags, and publications.
Shop a collection of merch inspired by our building and heritage, and limited edition work from artists including Ellie Hoskins, Jade de Montserrat, and more.
https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Shop a collection of merch inspired by our building and heritage, and limited edition work from artists including Ellie Hoskins, Jade de Montserrat, and more.
https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
EXHIBITIONS EXTENDED 🥳
We're excited to share that our popular exhibitions, Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom, have been extended! You have until Sun 12 Apr to see these incredible, interactive exhibitions in our Gallery.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
We're excited to share that our popular exhibitions, Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom, have been extended! You have until Sun 12 Apr to see these incredible, interactive exhibitions in our Gallery.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
EXHIBITIONS EXTENDED 🥳
We're excited to share that our popular exhibitions, Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom, have been extended! You have until Sun 12 Apr to see these incredible, interactive exhibitions in our Gallery.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
We're excited to share that our popular exhibitions, Just Browsing and We Dream of Our Freedom, have been extended! You have until Sun 12 Apr to see these incredible, interactive exhibitions in our Gallery.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Daniel Sean Kelly is an artist based in Leicester, who uses analogue media to express the ideas of a brain developed under digital conditions, through drawings and ceramics.
Some of his interests include being a body in real and imagined space, and objects that misbehave or communicate unreliably.
Some of his interests include being a body in real and imagined space, and objects that misbehave or communicate unreliably.
January 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Daniel Sean Kelly is an artist based in Leicester, who uses analogue media to express the ideas of a brain developed under digital conditions, through drawings and ceramics.
Some of his interests include being a body in real and imagined space, and objects that misbehave or communicate unreliably.
Some of his interests include being a body in real and imagined space, and objects that misbehave or communicate unreliably.
We're open (again!) ✨
Stop by our Gallery from 11am to see a refreshed Just Browsing, alongside our family-friendly exhibition by Lou Miller.
There's more - we're excited to share that we're extending our popular exhibitions until Sun 12 Apr.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Stop by our Gallery from 11am to see a refreshed Just Browsing, alongside our family-friendly exhibition by Lou Miller.
There's more - we're excited to share that we're extending our popular exhibitions until Sun 12 Apr.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
January 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We're open (again!) ✨
Stop by our Gallery from 11am to see a refreshed Just Browsing, alongside our family-friendly exhibition by Lou Miller.
There's more - we're excited to share that we're extending our popular exhibitions until Sun 12 Apr.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Stop by our Gallery from 11am to see a refreshed Just Browsing, alongside our family-friendly exhibition by Lou Miller.
There's more - we're excited to share that we're extending our popular exhibitions until Sun 12 Apr.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Sneek peek 👀
We've been busy restocking Just Browsing this week, see the new work in our Gallery from Sat 10 Jan!
More info: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
We've been busy restocking Just Browsing this week, see the new work in our Gallery from Sat 10 Jan!
More info: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Sneek peek 👀
We've been busy restocking Just Browsing this week, see the new work in our Gallery from Sat 10 Jan!
More info: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
We've been busy restocking Just Browsing this week, see the new work in our Gallery from Sat 10 Jan!
More info: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: Jade de Montserrat ✨
Jade de Montserrat is an artist who works at the intersection of art and activism through drawing, painting, performance, film, installation, and more.
Jade de Montserrat is an artist who works at the intersection of art and activism through drawing, painting, performance, film, installation, and more.
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: Jade de Montserrat ✨
Jade de Montserrat is an artist who works at the intersection of art and activism through drawing, painting, performance, film, installation, and more.
Jade de Montserrat is an artist who works at the intersection of art and activism through drawing, painting, performance, film, installation, and more.
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: David Shrigley ⚽🧣
David Shrigley is an artist best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on everyday situations and human interactions.
David Shrigley is an artist best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on everyday situations and human interactions.
January 7, 2026 at 10:22 AM
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: David Shrigley ⚽🧣
David Shrigley is an artist best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on everyday situations and human interactions.
David Shrigley is an artist best known for his distinctive drawing style and works that make satirical comments on everyday situations and human interactions.
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: Laura Aquilina ✨
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films. She is also part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project.
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films. She is also part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project.
January 6, 2026 at 4:28 PM
JUST BROWSING RESTOCK: Laura Aquilina ✨
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films. She is also part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project.
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist who enjoys drawing and painting landscapes inspired by her favourite books, TV shows and films. She is also part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project.
Our Gallery is closed this week while we're 'restocking' our show with brand new artworks!
Just Browsing will reopen on Sat 10 Jan with new additions from Laura Aquilina, Jade de Montserrat, and David Shrigley.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
Just Browsing will reopen on Sat 10 Jan with new additions from Laura Aquilina, Jade de Montserrat, and David Shrigley.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Our Gallery is closed this week while we're 'restocking' our show with brand new artworks!
Just Browsing will reopen on Sat 10 Jan with new additions from Laura Aquilina, Jade de Montserrat, and David Shrigley.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
Just Browsing will reopen on Sat 10 Jan with new additions from Laura Aquilina, Jade de Montserrat, and David Shrigley.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/just-browsing
SPACE TO LET ✨
We have a bright and spacious office space available to let, perfect for a small creative business.
The office overlooks our beautiful Garden, perfect for outdoor meetings and coffee breaks in the Summer.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/join-our-community
We have a bright and spacious office space available to let, perfect for a small creative business.
The office overlooks our beautiful Garden, perfect for outdoor meetings and coffee breaks in the Summer.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/join-our-community
January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
SPACE TO LET ✨
We have a bright and spacious office space available to let, perfect for a small creative business.
The office overlooks our beautiful Garden, perfect for outdoor meetings and coffee breaks in the Summer.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/join-our-community
We have a bright and spacious office space available to let, perfect for a small creative business.
The office overlooks our beautiful Garden, perfect for outdoor meetings and coffee breaks in the Summer.
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/join-our-community