In April 2023 the LCB creative programme focuses on sustainable Fashion with exhibitions, talks, a pop up shop, and creative family activities
The exhibition is open weekdays 9am-5pm from Tuesday April 18th to Fri May 5th (+ when we’re open for events). You can also see the exhibition on social media @lcbdepot with a new artist profiled every day.
From April 22nd to 29th it’s Fashion Revolution Week – events around the world to mark the anniversary of Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 by highlighting ethical and sustainable practice in the fashion industry. Find our more here
Events
Sat 8th, 12-4pm. Creative Family Day. Best Dressed Nests! Join us this month ahead of Fashion 2023 to explore making textiles and dressing up! Part of @cqearlies. Creative activities in venues across Leicester’s Cultural Quarter FREE. More info https://www.facebook.com/events/657497909514115/
Mon April 17th, 6-8pm Season Launch be one of the first to discover new and established talent
Weds Apr 19th, 10am-12pm Creative Coffee – Fashion & Textiles Join Miliner Giulia Mio and Ismay Mummery from ethical childrens brand Boy Wonder. Plus connect with other fashion designers and creative businesses Free tickets here
Sat 22nd, 10.30-4.30 Textiles Takeover– textiles and clothes swaps, skill share sessions with local artists, such as weaving, sewing, knitting and embroidery + @netgoodcity and @morsbags, turning unwanted material into free shopping bags! Find out more and tell us you’re coming via https://www.facebook.com/events/1558555297959326
Mon 24th, 6pm at Highfields Centre. Remembering Rana Plaza – Lessons for the UK industry. A special event to commemorate the Rana Plaza Disaster, including film showings, speakers, a panel discussion, and refreshments. Free tickets here
Fri 28th, 5-10pm: Last Friday – street food, drinks, comedy, music, pop up shop and more. Advance tickets here. Part of @cqlates art, dancing, DJs, activities and alt shops in venues across Leicester’s Cultural Quarter
Thurs May 4th, 12-2pm find out about DMUs Post-Graduate Masters programmes Talk to staff, view student work
Exhibition Preview
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Artists
Alicia Miller
Amrita Mishra
Arturo Vial Reynal
Askari by Uma
Bethany Bell
Dana Vidal
Emma Clare
Christina Wigmore
GuguTextiles
Jamie Gregory
Jubil Angelu M. Tejome
Luke Harthen
Megan Lay
My dystopia
Rosemarie James
Shannon Bentham
The Lingerier
Unloved Daughters
Vibin Raj B
S.K.Y.C
Rosey Ingleby
A Touch Of Soul
Image @nadiagirach garms: @emmaclare_fd
