ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #4

Place: Port Independent, Sunderland, SR1 1QD

Date: Friday 13th June 2025

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Price: £5 (+ VAT)
or free for everyone who supports ArtyParti on Patreon with $3+ a month or more

For Writers:
An opportunity to hear your writing read aloud (script in hand), and receive feedback on your scripts in progess. We're looking specifically for scripts for theatre, screen, and audio - for poets or spoken-word, we would recommend looking at Sunderland's monthly poetry & spoken-word night "King Ink".

Due to timings, writers' tickets are limited to 5 writers - this will allow us to work through everyone's scripts on the evening.

Writers, please send your work / extracts to JaySykesMedia@gmail.com before Wednesday 11th June 2025, so that we can share your script with our performers to read in advance. Please limit your work to 10 pages of dialogue, or timed to be read out within 15-minutes. If you are submitting a collection of works, please limit these to 2 (again, totalling under 10 pages or 15 minutes).


For Audience:
A chance to enjoy unheard and unseen writing at an early stage, written by local writers and performed by local performers. You'll have the opportunity to give feedback to the writers on their works in progress, whilst have fun meeting members of Sunderland's creative community in the process.

* 'Sunderland Scratch' will be recorded for podcast output as part of the ArtyParti podcast. Please let me (producer Jay Sykes) know if you would not like your work to be recorded. This recording allows performers added value (a recording to be used as part of their voice reel) in exchange for giving up their time.

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Drink And Draw

Drink & Draw with Sully Alenezi
Friday 20th June | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
£11.55 per ticket | including a drink.

No experience needed / equipment provided.

Port IndependentJoin us for a fun and relaxed night of creativity at Port Independent! Grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and let your imagination run wild. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this event is for everyone.

Meet new people, share tips, and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere—no pressure, just good vibes and great company. All equipment is provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity!

Led by artist/designer Sully Alenezi.

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Art Goss

Wednesday 25th June, Tickets £11.55

A relaxed and informal evening to learn more about notable artists and art movements throughout history.


Embodied Resistance: Activism Through the Body

Explore how the body, through art, becomes a powerful site of protest, identity, and transformation in this thought-provoking talk.

Join us at Port Independent for an inspiring event where art and activism collideEmbodied Resistance invites you to experience the body not just as a subject of art, but as a bold instrument of change.

We’ll journey through feminism, queer activism, and the civil rights movement, learning how bodies have been used to confront power and claim space. From documentary photography to performance art, this talk will highlight the many ways artists have harnessed the body to tell radical stories and spark social change.

Hosted by artist and curator Liv Askwith, whose work explores hyper-femininity and draws deeply from the well of art history.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the body in motion—and in resistance.

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Paint Your Mate

🎨 Paint Each Other & Reveal Your Masterpieces!📅 Friday 27th June | ⏰ 18.00 - 20.00 | 💰 £15🥂 Free fizz on arrival!

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Grab a partner or a friend and join us for Partner Portrait Painting! You’ll take turns painting each other’s portrait—no peeking until the big reveal at the end! Whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete beginner, this is all about having fun and embracing the creative process.

Expect a relaxed atmosphere, lots of laughs, and a surprise when you unveil your finished portraits!

📍 Venue: Port Independent 🎟️ Limited spaces—book now to secure your spot!


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Stripped Back Social

Wednesday 9th July, Tickets £6.13

Stripped Back Social: YMP x Port Independent

Get ready for an intimate evening at Port Independent! Join us for another Stripped Back Social, where members of our Young Musicians Project will be sharing their own original material. Expect raw, acoustic performances in a cosy setting. Bring your friends and enjoy a night of good music, good vibes and good company!

7pm: Doors

7.30pm- 9pm: Young Musicians Showcase

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Unapologetically Baroque: The Bad Bitches of the Era

Thursday 31st July, Tickets £11.55

Art Goss
A relaxed and informal evening to learn more about notable artists and art movements throughout history.

Unapologetically Baroque: The Bad Bitches of the Era

Come join us at Port Independent to learn about the forgotten women of the Baroque movement.

The Baroque period was one of opulence, excess, and passion—but many of its key female figures have been overlooked by history. Unapologetically Baroque dives into the lives and works of the bold, daring women who helped shape this decadent era in art. From visionary artists to powerful muses, discover their stories and the art they left behind.

Hosted by artist and curator Liv Askwith, whose work explores hyper-femininity and draws deeply from the well of art history.

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