Projects

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Two women are standing and talking. On the left, one woman wears a bright pink blazer with a cream ruffled top, and a blush shoulder bag. The lady on the right is in a bright green sari and is holding the palm of her right hand up as she speaks. Both ladies are laughing. In the background you can see blurred images of photographic portraits hanging in front of the wall.

Punjab to the Potteries

Punjab to the Potteries is a project inspired by the journeys of people in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme whose families began their story in the Punjab region before settling in The Potteries *. The idea behind Punjab to the Potteries came to life when Appetite’s then Director, Gemma Thomas met Val…
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A South Asian couple are sitting, smiling, and clapping towards something off the right-hand side of the picture. The gent wears black glasses, a dark-green kurta with embroidery around the neckline, and a golden scarf. The lady has short black hair and wears a royal blue saree with gold embellishments and dark red pallu. She has gold jewellery and a mehndi design on the back of her hand.

Sensasian

What is Sensasian? Sensasian is a celebration of art and culture that draws inspiration from, and created in consultation with, the South Asian and wider community in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is a partnership between Appetite and our lead organisation, New Vic, who share our commitment to present a high…
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A chalk board is pictured outside with a blue border. There are patterns and text on the board which reads ‘Newcastle Common – we’re open. Friday and Saturday. 11am – 3pm. Gifts by local artists. Library - read here or loan book. Colouring for kids and adults. Appetite.org.uk’.

Newcastle Common

Newcastle Common  Appetite Newcastle Common ran from 2021 to 2024, this project focused reimagining empty shops to the home of art and creativity for the people who use the town centre and bringing artists into Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre through all sorts both in-shop and on the street. We took an action research approach to create a…
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A large crowd of people are sitting on benches outside an angular building - The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Two rows of spectators form a square with two outer walls of the building. In the square space in the centre is a low stage. Circus performers wearing everyday clothes are supporting and clambering over a criss-cross structure made of long lengths of bamboo.

The Big Feast

Days Hours Minutes Seconds The countdown is ON for the tastiest event of the summer as The Big Feast returns to the streets of Stoke-on-Trent Centre (Hanley) this Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August 2025! Head over to the Big Feast event page to keep up to date with artist announcements and details…
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A Canalside Arcana

We asked the people of Etruria how they felt about where they live … Appetite were appointed creative producers by Canal & River Trust – who were awarded funding by the Stoke-on-Trent UK Shared Prosperity Fund – to deliver what has become A Canalside Arcana in the Etruria area. The…
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Image shows one of the wingwalls of Mill Bridge in Middleport painted with a bright mural in primary colours. The ground is frosty and a cyclist stops to admire the painting.

Projects in Middleport

Appetite and Middleport Matters Appetite and Middleport Matters are working together to bring more arts and cultural experiences to the Middleport area. We want to give Middleport residents more chances to get involved, have a go and try something new.  Read on for details of the projects delivered as part…
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