Black History Month

2025 LISTINGS

Cambridgeshire

Cambridge 21 February – 1 June 2025

Drawing on new research, Rise Up tells the multifaceted story of the fight to end transatlantic slavery, its…

Cambridge Tuesday 1, 8 April and 15 April

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons…

Cambridge Thursday 10 April

In this lunchtime lecture, join Sarah Coleman – former Articles for Change Project Curator at Wisbech & Fenland…

Cambridge Thursday 17 April

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge will host “Meet the Artist: Keith Piper,” a…

Cambridge Saturday 19 April

Join us for a hands-on zine making workshop with art-activist and creative freelancer Jade Pollard-Crowe. Jade’s socially…

Cambridge Thursday 24 April

British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in…

Cambridge Tuesday 1 May

Join contemporary British artist Kimathi Donkor for an insightful talk on his work in Rise Up. Discover…

Cambridge Tuesday 6 May

Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum for an intimate evening with acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo, whose vivid,…

Cambridge Thursday 15 May

Join exhibition lead curator Victoria Avery, alongside researchers Dawnanna Kreeger and Carol Brown-Leonardi, as they share their latest…

Cambridge Thursday 22 May

Join us after-hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, conversation and engaging workshops inspired…

Cambridge Saturday 24 May

Immerse yourself in our patchwork and quilting workshop led by exhibition artist Jahnavi Inniss, award-winning textile-based graphic designer…

Cambridge 3 October – 25 January 2026

From the gold mask of Tutankhamun to the bust of Nefertiti, ancient Egyptians produced objects that remain iconic…