ArtyParti proudly celebrates & develops
artists and creatives.
ArtyParti is a twice-monthly podcast, events series, and community platform that celebrates & supports development of artists and creatives.
We bring artists and creatives together to share about their projects & passions, promote events and exhibitions, and offer insight and advice on developing creative practice.
Whether emerging or established, everyone is invited to ArtyParti.
Now an independent podcast, ArtyParti was originally launched as a radio show in 2015, on the community radio station Spark (107fm in Sunderland) - we have broadcast over 200 programmes throughout our lifetime.
Join us twice a month for new episodes.
Alongside our podcast episodes, we are building an online directory of artists & creatives, where you can read more about the practice of people who have been involved in our journey.
Events
We host regular events in Sunderland, at the café Port Independent and the bookshop Chapter 13 Books - relaxed, welcoming spaces where local artists & creatives can showcase their work, exchange feedback and best practice, explore collaborative workshops and development, and connect with others as a critically supportive community.
Your Artistic Identity
A collaborative workshop series, inviting you to develop a narrative to articulate your creative voice. Together, we’ll explore biographies, funding bids, artist statements, portfolios, and social media profiles.
Next Your Artistic Identity:
Mon 5th October 2026
Paint by Chords
New for 2026, Paint by Chords invites you to a unique music & art experience - respond to a live acoustic performance. Canvases & paints provided.
Next Paint by Chords:
Fri 28th August 2026
Show & Tell
A live podcast recording where artists & creatives of any discipline are invited to share their work & projects.
Next Show & Tell:
Thu 13th August 2026
Writers’ Toolkit
A writers' group with a twist - where podcast recording meets networking. Bring challenges, leave with solutions. Any discipline welcome.
Next Writers’ Toolkit:
Tue 1st September 2026
Sunderland Scratch
Bringing together scriptwriters & screenwriters to read work-in-progress, script-in-hand, for feedback & development.
Next Sunderland Scratch:
Wed 22nd October 2026
ArtyParti has gone from strength to strength since its first broadcast. It’s a fantastic way for artists to open up a dialogue with a wider audience.
- Jo Howell, Photographic Artist
I love ArtyParti. It’s a fantastic resource for the city and a great way for listeners to become more informed about what is happening in the cultural sector. Long may it continue.
- Helen Green, Head of Performance for Sunderland Culture
ArtyParti is vital for the area as it represents the arts in a vibrant and fun way, while retaining integrity and respect for the arts. With its friendly and knowledgable host ArtyParti is the standard radio shows should aspire to.
- Andrew Hunter, Graphic Artist
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