Bluecoat

18/06/2026

Hear from Shreela Ghosh, the Bluecoat's Recruitment Partner, as she discusses what to consider if you're thinking of applying for our Creative Director role, and how to write a successful job application.

Shreela has been helping arts organisations to find and recruit trustees, Chairs, CEOs and Creative Directors for the past eight years, and she's currently working with us in our search for our Creative Director.

Find out more about the role, and how to apply here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us/creative-director

Deadline for applications is Mon 20 Jul, 5pm.

17/06/2026

Enjoy a masterclass in photopolymer printing led by artist Bev Hayes ✨

This advanced workshop is designed for those who have already worked with photopolymer plates, and will concentrate on inking, printing and creative experimentation.

Sat 27 Jun, 11am-5pm
£75 (all materials included)

Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/creative-inking-techniques

17/06/2026

It's the final few days to see Grenfell by Steve McQueen, closing on Sun 21 Jun.

‘Grenfell’ by Steve McQueen is presented to the public at the Bluecoat in co-production with Tate Liverpool from Sat 16 May - Sun 21 Jun.

Free, booking required

Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/grenfell-by-steve-mcqueen

This national tour is being coordinated by Tate in collaboration with the partner venues and is made possible thanks to support using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and from Art Fund. Grenfell in Liverpool is a co-production by Tate Liverpool and the Bluecoat.

Image credit: Steve McQueen, Grenfell, 2019 (still), courtesy the artist

17/06/2026

Our Director of Cultural Legacies Bryan Biggs will be speaking at 'Maurice Cockrill, Liverpool and the Bridewell', a symposium taking place at Liverpool Hope Univeristy to explore Cockrill’s art in the development of Liverpool’s art scene.

Alongside other guest speakers including Catherine Marcangeli, Chris Kennedy, Alex Kidson and Brendan Lyons, he will focus on Cockrill’s exhibitions and curatorial engagement with the Bluecoat over several years.

Sat 20 Jun, 1-4.30pm
Free, booking required
Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus, Shaw Street, Everton L6 1HP

Book now:

Join us for presentations and a discussion about the exhibition 'Nocturnal Rainbow: Maurice Cockrill at Bridewell Studios'.

16/06/2026

Hybrid Marines is a new book of essays and artworks exploring aspects of the maritime world, edited by Gabriel N. Gee and Bryan Biggs, the Bluecoat’s Director of Cultural Legacies.

An online version is being launched in the TETI Journal series in a free symposium involving some of the writers and artists involved.

Wed 17 Jun, 3pm

Watch here: https://fus.zoom.us/j/85835220510?pwd=igzBofhpBmJOFdo8uveDYFNw8arIuP.1

Find out more about the publication here: https://www.museenbasel.ch/en/museen/ausstellungsraum-klingental/launch-teti-journal-hybrid-marines-17-06-2026?date=2026-06-17

16/06/2026

WE'RE HIRING 🥪

We're looking for Catering and Events Assistants to work with us to provide a warm welcome and great customer service to our valued café visitors.

Catering and Events Assistants will provide a warm welcome to our cafe visitors and event guests, ensuring people have the best experience they can. They will provide a frontline service for the Bluecoat, presenting an efficient and welcoming face to visitors and guests.

This role would suit someone who is keen to work in a dynamic environment who would like to gain further experience across the catering and hospitality sector. You will have some experience in a front-facing role in catering or hospitality and be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Deadline: Wed 8 Jul, 5pm

Apply now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us/catering-events-assistant

16/06/2026

It's the final week to see ‘Grenfell’ by Steve McQueen at the Bluecoat.

In December 2017, artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen made an artwork in response to the fire that took place earlier that year on 14 June at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London. 72 people died in the tragedy. Filming the tower before it was covered with hoarding, McQueen sought to create a record.

‘Grenfell’ by Steve McQueen is presented to the public at the Bluecoat in co-production with Tate Liverpool from Sat 16 May - Sun 21 Jun.

Free, booking required

Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/grenfell-by-steve-mcqueen

This national tour is being coordinated by Tate in collaboration with the partner venues and is made possible thanks to support using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and from Art Fund. Grenfell in Liverpool is a co-production by Tate Liverpool and the Bluecoat.

Image credit: Steve McQueen, Grenfell, 2019 (still), courtesy the artist

15/06/2026

Don't miss out on our beginner-friendly lino printing worksop this Saturday!

Led by our experienced facilitator, you'll learn how to carve your own designs into lino blocks by hand, and use them to create a small collection of prints to take away with you.

Sat 20 Jun, 11am-5pm
£75 (all materials included)

Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/intro-to-linocut

15/06/2026

To mark the 9th anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, yesterday buildings across the city were lit up green in remembrance and solidarity. 💚

This included our building and Mersey Gateway Bridge, honouring the 72 people who lost their lives and all those affected by the fire at Grenfell Tower.

📷 Tate (Brian Roberts)

14/06/2026

Today marks nine years since the fire at Grenfell Tower which took the lives of 72 people. We remember and honour those who lost their lives, and everyone affected by the tragedy.

We will be holding 72 seconds of silence at 11.30am. We invite you to join us if you're visiting us in the building today, or take the time to reflect at home.

Image credit: ©Jeremy Selwyn