Gavin Barlow
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CEO/Artistic Director @TheAlbanySE8, Co-Director @ArtsCentres. Deptford resident.
London
Joined October 2009
Happy Giving Tuesday! We’re delighted to be participating in this year’s Big Give #ChristmasChallenge which means every £1 donated will be doubled. We’re raising money for our weekly youth-takeover Come As You Are. ⬇️
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It’s finally time to pass on the baton…
Gavin Barlow (@GavinJBarlow) has announced that he will stand down as CEO in March 2025 after nearly 22 years at the Albany. Read our full statement on our website:
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At a time of increasing pressure on budgets for both arts organisations and local authorities, @GavinJBarlow @TheAlbanySE8 explores how they might work together differently @ArtsCentres
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Really appreciate your visit @TheAlbanySE8 today, and thank you for your continued support. Amazing to be outside in the autumn sunshine☀️
Lovely to meet with @GavinJBarlow in the garden @TheAlbanySE8 today to chat about future plans and all the great events they hold. The Albany is such an important part of our local community with so much to offer.
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On this theme, ICYMI, our Co-Directors @GavinJBarlow and @annabelturpin shared a blog post last month about how arts centres can contribute to the emerging Government agendas:
futureartscentres.org.uk
14 years is a long time to spend making plans, and it is clear the new Labour Government is looking […]
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London friends! We are so excited to be starting our UK tour of After The Act with two preview shows @TheAlbanySE8 next Thursday 17th and Friday 18th October! These will be your only opportunity to see the show in London, so book those tickets now! https://t.co/JTJy8AInnz
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Excited to finally announce this project with Tanja Farman and @mcrhistfest, celebrating queer culture and heritage in Manchester. Look forward to working with @HOME_mcr @factoryintl @ManCityCouncil @ManMetUni and many others over the next couple of years.
Manchester Histories announce Queer Up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage is awarded £248,500 from @HeritageFundNOR plus support from The Granada Foundation. https://t.co/jlXhLK2Xa9
@HeritageFundUK #ManchesterHistories #QueerUpNorth
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This Saturday we're throwing open our garden gates for a FREE daytime party as part of #CreeksideFestival, and also hosting the official After Party. Daytime: 12-8pm, free + drop-in Afters: 10pm-3am, tickets available here: 🎟️ https://t.co/JRUVbi6nG8
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'That’s where our real power lies, in being able to support growth in our local communities.' Our Co-Directors @GavinJBarlow and @annabelturpin talk about how arts centres are perfectly placed to respond to the plans of the new @UKLabour Government: https://t.co/JpDWnFnpw2
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Tickets now available for Songbook. Join us for this one-off celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the music that has been part of their lives. Saturday 14 September at @TheAlbanySE8
https://t.co/20aTy8c7rv
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This is likely to have some very far reaching consequences for everyone in the subsidised sector. @ace__london I'm wondering how we can all get involved, so that the discussion doesn't just involve the usual suspects?
A public body review of Arts Council England is to be carried out by the government to ensure it is "delivering in its mission to support high-quality arts and culture" @ace_national Read more 👇
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Just back from Berlin for the world premiere of the whip smart, super funny circus show Showdown from @vickiamedume @upswingaerial - can’t wait for the UK premiere @TheAlbanySE8 next year
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Today we're at City Hall, reflecting on our year as @WeAreLewisham and the impact it had on local residents, artists and organisations. 🌟 696 events 🌟 436,294 audiences 🌟 8,854 young people supported Read our Impact Report: https://t.co/EhIyVjBjl8
@LDN_Culture
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🎉Were you at LIT!, the spectacular finale to Lewisham's year as London Borough of Culture? Thanks to the 20,000 who joined us @BeckenhamPark, 15 Dec–8 Jan & to all involved across the year👏 @TheAlbanySE8 @LewishamCouncil @revelpucks @festivaldotorg @LDN_Culture
#Lewisham2022
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Please consider donating to Meet Me older people’s programme as part of #ChristmasChallenge22. We only have a day left and really need support to help this brilliant project survive. All donations will get 100% match. Please share.
Expressing yourself at any age 🤝 MMA. Learn more about our ‘Meet Me At’ groups and how your donation can continue to support our members. Donate now : https://t.co/RHuyWuIlci
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GAIA hanging over us in Forster Park looks stunning right now, 5,000 people have seen it already this weekend. Last chance to see it at dusk today when it’s even more magical. @WeAreLewisham @TheAlbanySE8
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Amazing opening night for Climate Home, a new space in Deptford created by young people, hosting a 6-week festival over the summer for @WeAreLewisham @TheAlbanySE8
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Film by the river @the_shipwright, drinks and dancing later, all from @thisisthenest with @LIFTfestival @WeAreLewisham @TheAlbanySE8
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