Meet Sophie Dumont, Good Grief Weston’s first poet in residence — award-winning poet leading workshops and a panel discussion on grief and loss. …
Good Grief Weston: Meet Poet in Residence, Sophie Dumont
Archives: Journals
Besides the Sea: A visual love letter to Weston-super-Mare opens at Arnolfini
Besides the Sea at Arnolfini brings together photography, poetry, and local stories in a visual love letter to Weston-super-Mare. Co-curated by Super Culture and featuring works by Paul Blakemore alongside vibrant local youth artists, the exhibition captures the quiet beauty, community spirit, and creative landscape shaping the town’s shorelines and streets. …
Olivier Grossetête monumental construction to come to Weston!
This autumn, a giant cardboard installation inspired by the historic Grade II* Listed Birnbeck Pier will take shape in Weston-super-Mare’s Prince Consort Gardens.
The temporary artwork will give local communities a unique, hands-on role in celebrating the pier and engaging with its unique history, as its major restoration, led by North Somerset Council, continues. …
‘Soul nourishing joy’: Arts + Health 2026 – A weekend filled with connection…
The much-loved Weston Arts + Health Festival returned for its seventh year, bringing a jam-packed programme of free creative activities, performances, and workshops to Weston-super-Mare’s beach, promenade, and hospital spaces. Centered around the theme ‘Connect,’ the weekend balanced high-energy events with moments of reflection, celebrating the many cultures and community connections that make North Somerset so special. …
Against the Tide: How Photographer Polly Braden is Redefining Youth Across the Coast
Against the Tide shifts the spotlight from unfair stereotypes to the structural realities facing Gen-Z in the UK’s coastal towns. Discover photographer Polly Braden’s collaborative documentary project celebrating youth resilience, ahead of its powerful exhibition launch at Bristol’s Arnolfini. …
Rain, Rhymes, and Coming Home: Jaidah McDill on the National Poetry Library Bus Tour
Catch up with Jaidah McDill on the National Poetry Library bus at Whirligig Festival, and find out how to enter the ultimate Word Exchange poetry competition. …
Whirligig 2026: A spectacle that defied the downpours
Aimed at bringing world-class, accessible culture directly to the community, Whirligig festival offered a weekend of jaw-dropping and dedicated artists. …
Take Five: Weston Arts + Health Festival returns in July
The much-loved Weston Arts + Health Festival returns this July for its seventh year, bringing a vibrant programme of free creative activities, performances, workshops and community events to Weston-super-Mare’s beach, promenade and hospital spaces. …
Call Out for young artists: Love, Loss & Memory
Call out for young artists to submit work exploring love, loss and memory as part of Good Grief Festival …
Welcoming Festival Club
Presenting a multi-arts offer for all ages, led by a selection of artists who are part of the Festival season. …
Creating Joyful Experiences and Building Relationships across Weston
We caught up with Super Culture’s Associate Community Producer Louise to find out more about what she is up to, how her work is connecting more people with our Festivals and creating joyful experiences in Weston. …
Reflections on a Night of Inkblots and Movement
World-class choreography by Ekleido wows the audience at Weston’s Electric Banana …
The Future of Creative Work: Less Burnout, More Boundaries
Workshops to help empower the next generation of West of England creatives master the art of the freelance life. A partnership between Super Culture, Creative Youth Network, Bath Spa University, Boomsatsuma, and MUTI …
We see you; we hear you – new creative project with Key Stage 2 & 3 school learners
The project uses creative arts to understand more about how children and young people feel about school …
The magic behind the scenes: an interview with our Executive Director
Thinking of applying for our Head of Ops & Finance maternity cover? We sit down with George to discuss the role, the team, and the Super Culture mission. …
Weston Poets Join Southbank Centre’s A Poet In Every Port
Super Culture are pleased to share that Weston-super-Mare based poets, Gwyneth Herbert and Jaidah McDill have been selected to be part of Southbank Centre’s flagship national project, A Poet in Every Port. …
Creativity, Confidence and Caving: Isaac’s Internship Story
In the summer of 2025, Isaac Holley joined the Super Culture team as a ‘Digital Storyteller.’ This role was part of our paid internship scheme, aimed at empowering young people and diversifying the creative sector through hands-on skills development and career opportunities. …
A Year at Super Culture
A snapshot of some of our 2025 highlights …