# Event Details - **Event Name**: Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: With Cathy Wade and Anneka French.About this EventJoin Cathy Wade and Anneka French for a reflective session on artistic practice and the creative potential of the waterways in and around Smethwick. We’ll be looking back at learning from across the week and thinking about the future of the waterways.Smethwick Imaginarium is a place-based arts programme celebrating the cultural diversity, canal heritage and community spirit of Smethwick. Six artists working across photography, performance, poetry, graphic design, sculpture and curation are collaborating with local residents and community organisations to co-create work that explores the role of the Galton Valley Canal in our community. The programme launched in February 2026 with free creative workshops at Smethwick Library and canal activities in partnership with Brasshouse Community Centre. Throughout summer and autumn, artists will share their work at public moments along the canal and in local venues, culminating in a celebratory festival.A Canal & River Trust project funded by Arts Council England and through funds raised by players of Postcode Lottery. Delivered in partnership with North Smethwick Development Trust, Smethwick Interfaith Friends Group, Smethwick Library & Ikon Slow BoatBottles Image: Cathy Wade, The Raynham Reporter: Hinterlands Residency with Raynham Primary School, April 2023 – Dec 2023.Banner Image: Cathy Wade, Children Own The City,  Festival of the Lea for the Canal and River Trust, 13 July 2024. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/smethwick/smethwick-imaginarium-reflections-on-water/100001992113730795 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, workshops, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Smethwick - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Brasshouse Community Centre - **lat**: 52.5005618 - **long**: -1.9699867 - **full address**: Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c150e61763ac9e60f0f7e858c5596c6104cd837ce1d85b8fa0f41ffe20498487-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181911-gmir.jpg?v=1783360729 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water being held? - **A:** Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water? - **A:** Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water is organized by Canal & River Trust - West Midlands. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Smethwick Imaginarium Reflections On Water is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Smethwick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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From immersive experiences like Paddling, Walking, and Fishing, to relaxing Yoga sessions and creative arts-based activities, we've got something to suit everyone.Our 'Let's' programme is at the heart of many of our events. Designed as free taster sessions, these events tap into the health and wellbeing benefits our beautiful waterways offer. Join us for an activity and uncover the wonders of our canals and rivers. You'll be amazed at how close to nature you can get, the heritage you'll uncover, and the sheer joy of being outdoors.Every time you join us for an event, you're helping support our mission to bring wellbeing to millions. By making life better by water, we're not just maintaining beautiful spaces - we're creating a community that connects with and cares for our shared blue and green heritage. Remember to share your experiences using the hashtag #lifesbetterbywater.Your support is invaluable in helping us continue our mission. By donating, you're not just helping us maintain these vital spaces - you're joining a community that believes life is better by water. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us keep our waterways alive and vibrant, offering health, happiness, and well-being to millions. To make a difference today, pleasevisit our donation page. Thank you for helping us ensure that our canals and rivers remain beautiful, accessible, and enriching for everyone." } ] } ] ```