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Join us for a special curator-led tour with Melissa Blanchflower, curator of Bridget Riley: Learning to See

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Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6–9pm
Free entry

Chess competition with Arbiter Alan Atkinson. Five-round Swiss, 15 minutes per player, prizes for top three. 40 spots only—book early. Spectators welcome: open tables, gallery access to Anna Bohiguian’s chess-inspired works. Register with ‘Chess Competition’ ticket; book ‘Chess Night’ ticket to watch.

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Join us for an afternoon of film, conversation and connection at one of our special screening and mixer events for aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25.

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Thu 18 Sep 2025, 5.30–6.30pm (doors open 5.20pm)
£10

Artist Anna Boghiguian and Curator of International Art at Tate Modern, Nabila Abdel Nabi, joined us for a conversation about key themes of The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories.

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Fri 5 Sep 2025, 5.30pm–10pm
Free entry

Join us for an ethereal evening of art, live music, film and more.

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Join Artist and Beekeeper Dominic Rose on a walk and talk exploring pollinator habitats in and around Margate train station.

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Artist Samara Scott leads an afternoon of making in Turner Contemporary’s Clore Learning Studio.

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Fri 8 Aug 2025, 8–9.30pm
£7 Standard / £3.50 Low Income & Concessions

Join us at sunset on the eve of Pride for an evening of storytelling and song. Local tales, in postcard form.

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Artist Harun Morrison invites you to join an environmentally focused workshop exploring the cultural, industrial, religious, and meteorological significance of water.

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Join us for a special curator-led tour with Sarah Martin, Head of Exhibitions at Turner and curator of 'The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories'.

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Sat 28 Jun 2025, 12–3pm
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Join artist Sara Trillo for a walk around Margate following the Cursus Cerve.

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Fri 30 May 2025 5.30–9pm
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Join us for an evening of conversation, music, and food.

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Join artist Harold Offeh for a talk about his approach as an artist.

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On Sun 4 May 2025, a panel of environmental experts joined us for a fascinating dive into the history of environmental activism inspired by environmental campaigns featured in 'Resistance'.

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A painting of a textured yellow 'sunset' sky with contrasting silhouettes of birds in flight

Join us at sunset to celebrate the opening of Cassi Namoda's Sunley Gallery Window commission. Expect drinks, music, and art as day turns to night.

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Join Open School East and artists Flora Parrott and Sara Trillo as they talk about recent projects and ongoing research.

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