Hey artists!
Appetite, ArtsKeele and Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID) are excited to announce ArtSlam 2025, a dynamic, live public event taking place in Newcastle-under-Lyme. And we are seeking talented artists to participate and showcase their creativity as part of this vibrant and fun evening!
Event details:
- Date: Friday 27 June 2025
- Location: Astley Place (formerly York Place), Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Categories: Visual 2D Art, Ceramics, Spoken Word
What to expect
ArtSlam 2025 will feature rounds where artists create their work live and compete for audience votes. Expect DJs, a bar and a night full of creativity and energy!
This is a paid opportunity for all participating artists. Plus it’s a fantastic platform to engage with the community, gain exposure, and celebrate the arts in a fun and competitive environment.
We’ll be using the exciting space of Astley Place, which is in the process of development by Capital & Centric. Expect a roof, flat floor and some walls, whilst not being a fully enclosed room.
How to apply
If you are a visual 2D artist, ceramicist, or spoken word performer interested in participating, please express your interest by email to askus@appetite.org.uk in one of the following formats:
In writing including:
- Examples of your work
- One paragraph on why you would love to be part of ArtSlam
- One paragraph on your experience and practice so far
- Your contact details
By voice note including:
- Examples or descriptions of your work
- Say why you would love to be part of ArtSlam
- Tell us briefly about your experience and practice so far
- Your contact details
How will we decide
If we have more artists interested in taking part than we are able to have along, Appetite, ArtsKeele, and Newcastle BID will shortlist based on the information provided. We’ll be thinking about:
- Choosing a diverse range of artists
- Making sure there will be variety in what the audience will be able to watch being made
- Providing a quality offer in terms of work created
Deadline for applications is Monday 12 May.
We look forward to seeing your incredible talent and creativity at Art Slam 2025!
ArtSlam 2025 is a partnership event between Appetite, ArtsKeele and Newcastle-under-Lyme BID, in collaboration with Capital & Centric, and supported by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. It follows on from ArtSlam at Goods Yard in 2021, delivered by Appetite in collaboration with Capital & Centric and supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
All imagery is from the ArtSlam 2021 at Goods Yard, Stoke-on-Trent, with photography by Jenny Harper.
