Natural History is the culmination of an extended period of visual and auditory research by Stockholm-based artist Santiago Mostyn into the Grenada Revolution (1979-1983).
Natural History is the culmination of an extended period of visual and auditory research by Stockholm-based artist Santiago Mostyn into the Grenada Revolution (1979-1983). Photographic archives, personal correspondence, audio recordings, textile craft and 16mm film are presented and remixed in the galleries to create an open-ended retelling of one of the most consequential yet overlooked episodes of the Black Power era in the Caribbean.
How, where, why and when do you start a conversation, or find a way into one that’s already underway? Jenny Richards and Sophie Hope (Manual Labours) take a broad look at conversation and dialogue in social practice, with a focus on starting points.
Santiago Mostyn together with the Black Cultural Archives invite you to a day of workshops, archival activation and discussions around the multiple legacies of the Grenada Revolution (1979 - 1983). Archival material from the Jackie Creft Memorial Collection, the key archive of written, audio, and photographic records from the Grenada Revolution, will be presented for display and activation, alongside Santiago Mostyn’s work with radio and audio archives from the Black Power era in the Caribbean.
Go Midlands! is a great opportunity to find out more about the art scenes in each city from the people who live there, compare the different contexts and make new connections with artists, organisers and curators based across the region.
We welcome you to join Bloc Projects upcoming Online Workshop: Accounting and Taxes for Freelancers and Creatives, with Maud Haya-Baviera.
Uncanny Christmas, Primary’s artist-run weird winter party is back for another year! Our annual fundraiser planned and executed by our resident community is now live. This year’s theme is ‘Apocalypse Noel’.
Join us Saturday 5th December, 7PM – 1AM, to celebrate seasonal strangeness at our indoor festival with special guest DJs, themed bars in our artists' studios, live art games, tarot readings, a far-out photo-booth, our amazing raffle, and dancing into the night.
Primary is looking for an artist to join our resident community. We are specifically looking for an artist interested in the studio space currently available. We will not be reopening our waiting list but will instead locate artists based on the opportunity available and how this aligns with their needs.
We are seeking a Deputy Director to play a key role in implementing Primary’s strategic direction and strengthening the organisation’s skills, knowledge, and capacity.
We are seeking to recruit a Collaborative Programme Curator to make an important contribution to our work and expand the range and depth of skills within our organisation.
Primary is pleased to announce its 2026 exhibitions programme, shaped by interdependence, reciprocity, and shared futures.
Diasporas Now, in partnership with the V&A, South London Gallery, Spike Island and Primary, announce an open call for Global Majority artists working in live art for a national tour of commissioned performances under the theme of Macrocosmic Futures.
The first stage of Primary’s capital development has been recognised through a RIBA East Midlands Award, as well as further awards for Building, Client and Small Project of the Year.
Over the past four years, we’ve been making changes at Primary to increase accessibility and inclusivity. This is an ongoing journey and in this article we want to share some of the changes and learning that’s been taking place. We’re grateful to everyone who’s helped shape this learning and the work of many disability rights activists and artists who have done so much to shift the conversation on access, disability and neurodiversity over many years.
As a very small team comprised of only part-time staff, we look forward to fostering the ‘specialness’ that is Primary and building a shared enquiry with your support.
Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development.
We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future.
Primary is commissioning a researcher / evaluator to develop a Case for Support to support the organisation’s Artist Development Strategy. The Case for Support will articulate and demonstrate the impact that Primary’s Artist Development Programme has on residents and members as well as artists engaged through our Public Programme and partnership working.