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.
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Open Tue - Sun, 11am - 5pm, Free entry.
Cafe open from 10am, Tue - Sat & 11am Sun.
💻 thebluecoat.org.uk
Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom' was created in collaboration with local school children, and explores what freedom meant to them.
They explored their individual ideas of what freedom meant, and touched on subjects including equality, care, education, creativity, and the right to be heard.
They explored their individual ideas of what freedom meant, and touched on subjects including equality, care, education, creativity, and the right to be heard.
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom' was created in collaboration with local school children, and explores what freedom meant to them.
They explored their individual ideas of what freedom meant, and touched on subjects including equality, care, education, creativity, and the right to be heard.
They explored their individual ideas of what freedom meant, and touched on subjects including equality, care, education, creativity, and the right to be heard.
Bloom Makers Market returns to the Bluecoat this December ✨
Across a full weekend, they'll feature a range of handmade and artisan gifts from jewellery, candles, prints, cards, homewares from a fantastic selection of local creatives and makers.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec, 11am-4pm. Free entry.
Across a full weekend, they'll feature a range of handmade and artisan gifts from jewellery, candles, prints, cards, homewares from a fantastic selection of local creatives and makers.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec, 11am-4pm. Free entry.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bloom Makers Market returns to the Bluecoat this December ✨
Across a full weekend, they'll feature a range of handmade and artisan gifts from jewellery, candles, prints, cards, homewares from a fantastic selection of local creatives and makers.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec, 11am-4pm. Free entry.
Across a full weekend, they'll feature a range of handmade and artisan gifts from jewellery, candles, prints, cards, homewares from a fantastic selection of local creatives and makers.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec, 11am-4pm. Free entry.
Ivy Kalungi’s ‘The Hair Shop’ explores Black-owned hair salons, and features interviews with those who visit the salons, and includes objects and materials that you’d find in a typical hair salon.
See this film as part of our exhibition, Just Browsing. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
See this film as part of our exhibition, Just Browsing. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ivy Kalungi’s ‘The Hair Shop’ explores Black-owned hair salons, and features interviews with those who visit the salons, and includes objects and materials that you’d find in a typical hair salon.
See this film as part of our exhibition, Just Browsing. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
See this film as part of our exhibition, Just Browsing. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Many of the artists featured in our exhibition 'Just Browsing' use traditional, craft-based techniques in their practices to pay homage to the places they call home.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Many of the artists featured in our exhibition 'Just Browsing' use traditional, craft-based techniques in their practices to pay homage to the places they call home.
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A reminder to those of you in Liverpool and nearby that this is tomorrow, at @thebluecoat.bsky.social. I have maybe one joke, and a witticism, but it's not all grumbling! Come through: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/rilc...
LJMU RILCH Symposium 2025: Why Writing Matters
An afternoon of short talks and panel discussions hosted by Liverpool John Moores University's Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A reminder to those of you in Liverpool and nearby that this is tomorrow, at @thebluecoat.bsky.social. I have maybe one joke, and a witticism, but it's not all grumbling! Come through: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/rilc...
This #MuseumShopSunday, we're excited to launch two new products in the Bluecoat Shop ✨
We commissioned artist Ellie Hoskins to design a new range of t-shirts. We also have a new ceramic decoration featuring a hand-drawn design of our building.
Shop now: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
We commissioned artist Ellie Hoskins to design a new range of t-shirts. We also have a new ceramic decoration featuring a hand-drawn design of our building.
Shop now: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This #MuseumShopSunday, we're excited to launch two new products in the Bluecoat Shop ✨
We commissioned artist Ellie Hoskins to design a new range of t-shirts. We also have a new ceramic decoration featuring a hand-drawn design of our building.
Shop now: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
We commissioned artist Ellie Hoskins to design a new range of t-shirts. We also have a new ceramic decoration featuring a hand-drawn design of our building.
Shop now: https://shop.thebluecoat.org.uk/
Christmas is right around the corner, and we're really getting into the festive spirit here at the Bluecoat ✨
We've got a month full of free exhibitions, creative markets, and family-friendly storytelling with Father Christmas!
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
We've got a month full of free exhibitions, creative markets, and family-friendly storytelling with Father Christmas!
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Christmas is right around the corner, and we're really getting into the festive spirit here at the Bluecoat ✨
We've got a month full of free exhibitions, creative markets, and family-friendly storytelling with Father Christmas!
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
We've got a month full of free exhibitions, creative markets, and family-friendly storytelling with Father Christmas!
Find out more: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/
"It’s a beautiful exhibition that breaks down walls in a really kind way."
Head to Art in Liverpool's website to read a new review of Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
https://www.artinliverpool.com/features-old-posts-archive/reviews/review-lou-miller-we-dream-of-our-freedom-at-bluecoat/
Head to Art in Liverpool's website to read a new review of Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
https://www.artinliverpool.com/features-old-posts-archive/reviews/review-lou-miller-we-dream-of-our-freedom-at-bluecoat/
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"It’s a beautiful exhibition that breaks down walls in a really kind way."
Head to Art in Liverpool's website to read a new review of Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
https://www.artinliverpool.com/features-old-posts-archive/reviews/review-lou-miller-we-dream-of-our-freedom-at-bluecoat/
Head to Art in Liverpool's website to read a new review of Lou Miller's 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
https://www.artinliverpool.com/features-old-posts-archive/reviews/review-lou-miller-we-dream-of-our-freedom-at-bluecoat/
Garth Gratrix’s ‘Shy Girl’ is a series of custom-made beach towels featuring various motifs referencing British seaside towns and LGBTQ+ identity. They’re titled using the names of the paint colours, purposely selected for their innuendo-like names such as ‘Nice Tan, Mermaid Cheeks’.
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Garth Gratrix’s ‘Shy Girl’ is a series of custom-made beach towels featuring various motifs referencing British seaside towns and LGBTQ+ identity. They’re titled using the names of the paint colours, purposely selected for their innuendo-like names such as ‘Nice Tan, Mermaid Cheeks’.
We're pleased to announce that Chris Brown has joined the Bluecoat Trading Board as a Trustee.
Chris brings with him over 35 years experience in the leisure and tourism industry, specialising in marketing, management and branding.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/chris-brown-joins-board
Chris brings with him over 35 years experience in the leisure and tourism industry, specialising in marketing, management and branding.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/chris-brown-joins-board
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We're pleased to announce that Chris Brown has joined the Bluecoat Trading Board as a Trustee.
Chris brings with him over 35 years experience in the leisure and tourism industry, specialising in marketing, management and branding.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/chris-brown-joins-board
Chris brings with him over 35 years experience in the leisure and tourism industry, specialising in marketing, management and branding.
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/chris-brown-joins-board
"If you walked into the Bluecoat this winter, you would almost definitely leave thinking the art world was a safe space for you and that you were part of it."
Huge thanks to Art in Liverpool for the lovely review of Just Browsing 💙
Read the full review here: www.artinliverpool.com/features-old...
Huge thanks to Art in Liverpool for the lovely review of Just Browsing 💙
Read the full review here: www.artinliverpool.com/features-old...
Review: Just Browsing at Bluecoat
Review: Just Browsing at Bluecoat
www.artinliverpool.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"If you walked into the Bluecoat this winter, you would almost definitely leave thinking the art world was a safe space for you and that you were part of it."
Huge thanks to Art in Liverpool for the lovely review of Just Browsing 💙
Read the full review here: www.artinliverpool.com/features-old...
Huge thanks to Art in Liverpool for the lovely review of Just Browsing 💙
Read the full review here: www.artinliverpool.com/features-old...
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We dream of our freedom, Lou Miller @thebluecoat.bsky.social Liverpool
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We dream of our freedom, Lou Miller @thebluecoat.bsky.social Liverpool
Ffion Evans is a Welsh artist who makes large textile work which invites us to move closer and feel the materials. She experiments with texture, scent, and form to connect viewers with materials and everyday objects.
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ffion Evans is a Welsh artist who makes large textile work which invites us to move closer and feel the materials. She experiments with texture, scent, and form to connect viewers with materials and everyday objects.
Shop local this Christmas ✨
At the Bluecoat, we've got plenty of thoughtful, unique gifts for your family and friends.
Browse our new Bluecoat Gift Guide on our website and pick up the perfect gifts for your loved ones today.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
At the Bluecoat, we've got plenty of thoughtful, unique gifts for your family and friends.
Browse our new Bluecoat Gift Guide on our website and pick up the perfect gifts for your loved ones today.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Shop local this Christmas ✨
At the Bluecoat, we've got plenty of thoughtful, unique gifts for your family and friends.
Browse our new Bluecoat Gift Guide on our website and pick up the perfect gifts for your loved ones today.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
At the Bluecoat, we've got plenty of thoughtful, unique gifts for your family and friends.
Browse our new Bluecoat Gift Guide on our website and pick up the perfect gifts for your loved ones today.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
Lou Miller is a banner maker, textile artist, and activist based in Manchester, UK. Her work is often created out of collaborative workshops and partnerships with grassroots groups, trade unions, and artists.
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lou Miller is a banner maker, textile artist, and activist based in Manchester, UK. Her work is often created out of collaborative workshops and partnerships with grassroots groups, trade unions, and artists.
Have you visited Lou Miller's exhibition yet?
'We Dream of Our Freedom' has transformed our Gallery into a community studio. Stop by this weekend and design your own postcards inspired by Miller's banners and leave your own message of freedom.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
'We Dream of Our Freedom' has transformed our Gallery into a community studio. Stop by this weekend and design your own postcards inspired by Miller's banners and leave your own message of freedom.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Have you visited Lou Miller's exhibition yet?
'We Dream of Our Freedom' has transformed our Gallery into a community studio. Stop by this weekend and design your own postcards inspired by Miller's banners and leave your own message of freedom.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
'We Dream of Our Freedom' has transformed our Gallery into a community studio. Stop by this weekend and design your own postcards inspired by Miller's banners and leave your own message of freedom.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
We're currently redeveloping our upstairs 'bistro' into an exciting new event space. Here's a sneak peek of the progress so far 👀
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We're currently redeveloping our upstairs 'bistro' into an exciting new event space. Here's a sneak peek of the progress so far 👀
'Tis the season to get creative at the Bluecoat 🎄🎁
Join us for a series of workshops this Christmas and give something truly unique to your friends and family, or enjoy a family-friendly storytelling show with Father Christmas.
Visit our website to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
Join us for a series of workshops this Christmas and give something truly unique to your friends and family, or enjoy a family-friendly storytelling show with Father Christmas.
Visit our website to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
'Tis the season to get creative at the Bluecoat 🎄🎁
Join us for a series of workshops this Christmas and give something truly unique to your friends and family, or enjoy a family-friendly storytelling show with Father Christmas.
Visit our website to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
Join us for a series of workshops this Christmas and give something truly unique to your friends and family, or enjoy a family-friendly storytelling show with Father Christmas.
Visit our website to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/christmas
Bruce Asbestos' work combines painting, sculpture and performance, and blurs the lines between high fashion, fine art and popular culture. 👀👕
His designs ‘Hooboo’ and ‘Octopus’are now featured on two t-shirts available to buy from our exhibition Just Browsing.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
His designs ‘Hooboo’ and ‘Octopus’are now featured on two t-shirts available to buy from our exhibition Just Browsing.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bruce Asbestos' work combines painting, sculpture and performance, and blurs the lines between high fashion, fine art and popular culture. 👀👕
His designs ‘Hooboo’ and ‘Octopus’are now featured on two t-shirts available to buy from our exhibition Just Browsing.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
His designs ‘Hooboo’ and ‘Octopus’are now featured on two t-shirts available to buy from our exhibition Just Browsing.
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our member Bluecoat for winning the Innovation in Social Value award at Liverpool Chamber's Innovation in Business Awards 2025! This is a brilliant recognition of the vital role arts centres like Bluecoat play in driving social change and community impact. Well deserved! 👏
We’re thrilled to announce that Bluecoat has won the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Award for Innovation in Social Value!
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
October 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to our member Bluecoat for winning the Innovation in Social Value award at Liverpool Chamber's Innovation in Business Awards 2025! This is a brilliant recognition of the vital role arts centres like Bluecoat play in driving social change and community impact. Well deserved! 👏
NOW OPEN 👋
Stop by our Gallery to explore two brand new exhibitions, 'Just Browsing' and 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
Just Browsing reimagines the Gallery as a retail space, featuring tactile artworks that can be touched, used, worn, and bought.
We Dream of Our Freedom was created by artist (...)
Stop by our Gallery to explore two brand new exhibitions, 'Just Browsing' and 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
Just Browsing reimagines the Gallery as a retail space, featuring tactile artworks that can be touched, used, worn, and bought.
We Dream of Our Freedom was created by artist (...)
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NOW OPEN 👋
Stop by our Gallery to explore two brand new exhibitions, 'Just Browsing' and 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
Just Browsing reimagines the Gallery as a retail space, featuring tactile artworks that can be touched, used, worn, and bought.
We Dream of Our Freedom was created by artist (...)
Stop by our Gallery to explore two brand new exhibitions, 'Just Browsing' and 'We Dream of Our Freedom'.
Just Browsing reimagines the Gallery as a retail space, featuring tactile artworks that can be touched, used, worn, and bought.
We Dream of Our Freedom was created by artist (...)
Lowry Lounge returns this weekend, book your tickets today! 📖
Since 2009 we've been celebrating the life and work of local writer Malcolm Lowry, and this year's celebration will explore his early years spent in the Wirral.
Since 2009 we've been celebrating the life and work of local writer Malcolm Lowry, and this year's celebration will explore his early years spent in the Wirral.
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Lowry Lounge returns this weekend, book your tickets today! 📖
Since 2009 we've been celebrating the life and work of local writer Malcolm Lowry, and this year's celebration will explore his early years spent in the Wirral.
Since 2009 we've been celebrating the life and work of local writer Malcolm Lowry, and this year's celebration will explore his early years spent in the Wirral.
We’re thrilled to announce that Bluecoat has won the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Award for Innovation in Social Value!
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
October 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We’re thrilled to announce that Bluecoat has won the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Award for Innovation in Social Value!
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
The Bluecoat has been at the centre of arts and creativity in Liverpool for almost 100 years, and our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurialism allows us (...)
We're pleased to announce that Maureen Royce and Eddie Berg have been appointed as the new Co-Chairs of our Board.
Read our new blog to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/t...
Read our new blog to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/t...
October 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're pleased to announce that Maureen Royce and Eddie Berg have been appointed as the new Co-Chairs of our Board.
Read our new blog to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/t...
Read our new blog to find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/news/t...
SPACE TO LET ✨
This spacious and bright office is perfect for a small creative business. There is plenty of room for four desks, suited for a four-person team or two organisations of two people.
Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-communit...
This spacious and bright office is perfect for a small creative business. There is plenty of room for four desks, suited for a four-person team or two organisations of two people.
Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-communit...
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
SPACE TO LET ✨
This spacious and bright office is perfect for a small creative business. There is plenty of room for four desks, suited for a four-person team or two organisations of two people.
Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-communit...
This spacious and bright office is perfect for a small creative business. There is plenty of room for four desks, suited for a four-person team or two organisations of two people.
Find out more: www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-communit...