International Women's Day Festival
Join in the festival at the Beecroft Gallery, Southend-on-Sea, to celebrate International Women's Day.
The Beecroft Gallery, Southend-on-Sea
Saturday 5 March 2022
10am welcome refreshments
10.30am Speakers across arts/heritage/culture/engagement/Snapping the Stiletto projects
12.30pm Break
1.30pm A choice of three bookable creative workshops
3pm A choice of three bookable practical training workshops
The event will also feature a female Jazz Trio, two DJ sets by local musicians, an art installation and drop-in participatory activities.
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