Newark Creates with Liam Skillen

Starting in the library gardens, we will be walking around Newark identifying architectural elements of interest and exploring the local history through the townscape. We will move through locations with focus on architecture using references like the Romanesque Castle Gatehouse, the timber framing of The Governor’s House and the Inspire Picture Archive.

Have fun creating a series of images capturing the stunning architecture of Newark, whilst learning about local history!

Photo bingo sheets and clip boards will be provided.

FREE

Booking advised (max 3 children to 1 adult)

Suitable for children aged 7+ and their families

Please bring a phone/device so you are able to take photographs

Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for walking around Newark Town

Liam Skillen is an artist, producer and curator exploring cultural identity and the development of traditions.  

His work explores the identity of historic and contemporary Central and Eastern European communities in the UK. By examining his own environment and that of communities living memories, he looks to find commonalities in traditions and ways of preserving culture.  

His practice involves bringing together contemporary narratives with traditional crafts to create something that exists in a space between generations, continents, and communities. International research and local archives inform his practice, allowing him to explore narratives in a multi-faceted way, merging together the past and present.

He works with and empowers groups across the Midlands to share untold histories, recently curating the Capturing Shadows exhibition and programme in Mansfield, and co-curating the ‘Polish Heart Beats Here’ exhibition at the National Civil war Centre in Newark. 

Part of Newark Creates 2026