

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond - York - Artists and Arts workers gathering
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An evening of inspiration and connection for artists, arts workers and art supporters in Yorkshire and the Humber.About this EventCollaborate, make friendships, share resources, find peer support and find out what's going on in the sector.This is our second in person edition of 'Beyond,' which started in June 2024 as a series of online sessions. 'Beyond The Mainstream' is a YVAN (Yorkshire and humber Visual Arts Network) bi-monthly artist social gathering led by Michael Barnes-Wynters - sharing alternative ways to plug into a sea of creativity whilst giving opportunities to get involved in future collaborative projects and the next 'Locations of Hope' publication.PresentersMichael Barnes-Wynters - Welcome - Mutli-disciplined audio visual artist and Beyond the Mainstream connector.Sharon Gill -  - who we are, mission, visionAracelly Firmo -  - I will be speaking about two York-based organizations, Theatre of Connections and Story of the Changing, whose work uses art as a vehicle for healing, transformation, and liberation.Alice Withers -  next steps- Director of South Square CentreSue Ball - : Contemporary Artists and the Public Realm. Situation Leeds supports the artist-led in the city through strengthening its network capacity and by way of a festival, creating opportunities for artists to connect and collaborate.Douglas Black, Sharon Hockin, Rowena Lloyd - Small Towns, Shared Practice - An account of how a small-town arts network operates in practice, linking inclusive studios, grassroots production and civic festival leadership.(if you would like to present about any opportunities or good news stories please get in touch)Food and DrinkTeas, coffees and a few nibbles will be provided.SPARK have a variety of food and drink vendors in the building. Hot food can be ordered directly from a SPARK vendor through their QR code and delivered to the event space.AccessibilityWe operate a Safer spaces agreement during all meetings and events, which is sent to attendees before the meeting.The event will be in the 'SPARK Studios Show' space. The room is located on the upper level at the rear left of the building.The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.For a detailed accessible guide to the venue visit SPARK York AccessAble GuideIf you have any access needs, please email info@yvan.org.uk with any access requirements to enable us to arrange support.Travel bursaries availableWe have a collective budget of £300 to meet any requests for support with travel. If you otherwise couldn't attend and need support with travel payments - either public transport fares or petrol costs, please email info@yvan.org.uk in advance of the event.How to get thereThe nearest train station is York. There are numerous nearby bus stops with First Bus, Arriva, East Yorkshire, York &amp; Country/Coastliner and Connexions services all frequently stopping. Our nearest Park &amp; Ride is the Grimston Bar service operated by First Bus. The venue does not have its own car park but there is a public car park nearby.If you are interested in a car share - either offering a space in your vehicle or you need a space email info@yvan.org.uk and we will try and accommodate for this.Parking and public transport travel informationAbout YVANYVAN is an infrastructure body for the visual arts in Yorkshire and the Humber. We are founded on the creative vision of individual artists and arts organisations. We prioritise individual practitioners, artists networks, small-scale initiatives and the artist-led.YVAN are one of nine regions that make up Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN) England who are part of a national alliance of visual arts networks from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PMWelcome - Drinks🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:30 PMPresentations from Speakers🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMRefreshments🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMConnecting/befriending Activity🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PMEvent close🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMAfter drinks at SPARK vendor
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/beyond-york-artists-and-arts-workers-gathering/100001983457189848
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Meetups, Theatre
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## Event venue details

- **city**: York
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: SPARK York
- **lat**: 53.9570414
- **long**: -1.0778437
- **full address**: SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Yorkshire and Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN) (https://allevents.in/org/yorkshire-and-humber-visual-arts-network-yvan/19175137)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** SPARK York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Yorkshire and Humber Visual Arts Network (YVAN)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Festivals, Meetups, Theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beyond - York - Artists and Arts workers gathering ?
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