Riverlights is a central venue in the heart of Derby, right by the river Derwent. It has recently been acquired by Starboard Hotels. Starboard are very excited about this collaboration, as their vision includes to be creative and resourceful, and to engage with and contribute to local community projects for their wellbeing and benefit.

Under the patronage of Dr. Kamel Al-Abdeljaleel the Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah and Michael Gordon, Country Director of British Council Kuwait, we cordially invite you to the exhibition opening of The Place I Call Home on Tuesday October 1st from 6pm at the Amricani Cultural Centre.

The graceful buildings facing the sea in Kuwait City reflect the commitment to community in the country’s past and future. From medical buildings to cultural facilities, the buildings that make up the Amricani Cultural Centre have served the people of Kuwait since the late 1930s.

We are delighted to invite you to the Welsh premiere of The Place I Call Home on Wednesday 23 October from 6pm, at Ffotogallery’s new home in Cardiff, Wales.

Since its formation in 1978, Ffotogallery has been at the forefront of new developments in photography and lens-based media in Wales and beyond, encouraging public understanding of and deeper engagement with photography and its value to society.

Join us for the launch of the fourth edition of the The Place I Call Home exhibition at Stal Gallery, Muscat, on Wednesday 13 November from 6.30pm.

Stal Gallery and Studio is a purpose designed visual arts studio and exhibition space in the heart of Muscat. The mission of the Stal Art Gallery and Studio is to promote the creation, appreciation and engagement of the visual arts in all media in Muscat and the surrounding region.

Under the visionary guidance of Qatar Museums Chairperson, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Fire Station was initiated. Fire Station is a creative space that allows emerging talent in Qatar to further their practice, research, and work as aspiring professional artists. Our residencies and programs are both Qatar based and International. Our open calls are announced throughout the year. Artists can apply to them via our (Open Calls) pages and be notified by following our social media accounts. To know more about our residencies, visit our (residency programs) page.

Join us for the launch of the fifth edition of the The Place I Call Home exhibition at Fire Station, Doha, on Monday 2 December from 6 – 8pm.

We invite budding and professional photographers to join us for the Photo-Walk event, where you’ll have the opportunity to capture some images of downtown Doha. You will be joined by curator of The Place I Call Home David Drake and some of the participating artists.

There will be a panel discussion and dissection of the themes within the exhibition, moderated by Dr Catharina Hendrick, lecturer of Museum and Gallery Practice at UCL Qatar.

Join us for the opening reception of The Place I Call Home, now in its sixth edition, from 7pm on Wednesday 15 January 2020 at Bahrain National Museum’s Art Centre.

The Art Centre, which is unique in its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is committed to enhancing the appreciation and understanding of modern and contemporary arts. Formed as the Art Centre in May 1992, the Art Centre is one of the City’s finest galleries, and emerged as a leading force in the country for presenting prestigious exhibitions of important artists. Throughout the year the Art Centre hosts events such as workshops, artist talks, art and photography exhibitions and lectures.

A public talk about the project and the exhibition, and panel discussion led by curator, David Drake and participating artists from the Gulf, Eman Ali, Hassan Meer, Mariam Alarab and Hussain Almosawi.

An opportunity for school children to participate in a fun and interactive photography workshop.

An opportunity for school children to participate in a fun and interactive photography workshop.

An opportunity for aspiring and mid-career artists and photographers to attend this career progression talk with David Drake, Curator, The Place I Call Home, and bring along their portfolios for a one-on-one review and discussion.

Summerhall – “One of the world’s great arts venues.” (Mark Cousins, The Guardian 2014) – is a venue for diverse programmes of visual and performing arts. It is a place for all kinds of events, parties, workshops, festivals, weddings and meetings. It is home to a varied community of creative artists and businesses, including a pub, café, brewery and distillery.

We warmly invite you to join us for the exhibition reception party of The Place I Call Home at Summerhall in Edinburgh, from 6.30pm on Thursday 20 February.

Since the easing of lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19, Maraya Art Centre and the exhibition are now open to the public again, with social distancing measures in place. Make sure you check their website below for full details before travelling.

Established in 2006, Maraya Art Centre is a non-profit creative organization located in Sharjah, U.A.E. Maraya Art Centre offers innovative programmes through its multifaceted initiatives, and public outreach activities including workshops, lectures, talks and other art related events.

We are delighted to invite you to the final exhibition launch of The Place I Call Home’s UK tour, from 6pm on Wednesday 11 March at Copeland Gallery, London.

Copeland Park is a diverse community of artists studios, bars, restaurants and an eclectic mix of creative businesses in the heart of Peckham. It is also home to Copeland Gallery, a high-profile exhibition space which regularly welcomes art shows, markets, weddings, filming and other community events.