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We are so happy to present Byuka @_nymphology_ as our artist in residence 🌙 Byuka (they/them) is a migrant witch and performance artist, working at the intersections of poetry, dance and film. Their work investigates animism, queerness and intimacy through ritual and speculative fiction. They are the co-creator of the Intimate Animals collective, where they explore eco-somatics through experiments of multispecies mythology-making and hybridisation workshops. Their work is also focused towards community engagement and ancestral healing through the collaborative project ‘Your pain is humming in my vertebrae’. We can’t wait to share the projects they will be doing at Ugly Duck!

You have a week left to apply for our next DISTURBANCE OPEN CALL! Here are some videos from previous years of @nwakke and @puer_deorum We are looking for LGBTQ+ identifying performance artists, digital artists and video artists. For the chance to showcase your work at ‘Disturbance 4’ apply now with the link in our bio! In this paid opportunity with a free application process. Successful applicants will showcase their work in a physical and online showcase, with technical support and training, 1:1 feedback sessions with industry leaders, workshops with industry professionals and the performance artists will have a 1 week paid residency at Ugly Duck. Go and follow @disturbanceldn for our specific artist community page! Disturbance @weareuglyduck @deen_atg @robhallart @disturbanceldn with @aceagrams Design by @anyapalamartschuk

@Disturbance is built organically into a web 🕷 and a network model where past artists return as juries, speakers and mentors. One of our amazing judges is previous disturbance artist Amy Pennington @amy_pennington_ Amy Pennington makes work that uses humour to connect human experiences and socio-political issues. They use everyday materials and accessible processes to challenge the binaries of ‘high and low art’, often using queer mechanisms such as campness or satire. Amy makes drawings, books, DIY film and improvised performance. In their work, familiarity and accessibility are political strategies to spark a conversation, which soon reaches more complex terrain. You have 10 days left to apply for our open call so click the link in our bio to apply ASAP!

On the 30th of June until the 3rd of July, come and see how students from first and second year BA Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School have “all come together to leave a mark, a presence, an impression on the space that they occupy.” Here is a selection of work by Patrizia Moschetti (slide 1-2), Eddie Rowe (slide 3-5) and Issy Eberlin (slide 6-8) Registration link for tickets in our bio!

To celebrate their 7 year anniversary, we are hosting Collide Theatres' live art exhibition, their performance evening and their ⁠ live music event! Check out the exciting programme of events in our bio⁠ ⁠ @psychonauttheatre @collidetheatre⁠

This year we are presenting a body of work which celebrates the ongoing development of students from first and second year BA Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School. Click on the link in our bio to find out more and register for free tickets!⁠ ⁠ @yasmine_rassouli_art @eddierowe18 @eddiejones_studio @savannahduquercy @em_the_them @sophie.rockett @rafearthur⁠ @femkefreeman_art @viannefureyous @alfie.bs @harrywhoistalented @gusmondaystudio @danielaplou @idinamoncreiffe @maurice_mu2a @rodrick.reid.schanche @duncancansuckafatone @annaartwenn @arttouruk @simona_orent @antonia.osgood.art @maria.andrievskaya @katetookaphoto @judeartbridge @orr_la_la @art.by.orla⁠ @pencil_creatures @eleanorc_art @alicedelhanty @issyeberlin⁠ @brunoelor_art @Xxo.gibbs.oxx @byzoe.k @ted.mckenzie_ @ringles96 @patrizia.moschetti @emilymai_art @fitzroypriv_acc⁠ @elmo_spe @_laura_thompson⁠

Here is a bit more info on our open call CLOSING 30th JUNE 💚 We are looking for LGBTQ+ identifying performance artists, digital artists and video artists. For the chance to showcase your work at ‘Disturbance 4’ apply now with the link in our bio! In this paid opportunity, successful applicants will showcase their work in a physical and online showcase, with technical support and training, 1:1 feedback sessions with industry leaders, workshops with industry professionals and the performance artists will have a 1 week paid residency at Ugly Duck. Disturbance @weareuglyduck @deen_atg @robhallart @disturbanceldn @aceagrams Design by @anyapalamartschuk Apply with the link in our bio! We can’t wait to see your applications

We have three events with Collide Theatre coming up! We're celebrating their 7 anniversary with a:⁠ ⁠ - PSYCHONAUT Live Art exhibition Saturday 18th June at 2pm⁠ ⁠- MUMS Performance Friday 17th June at 7.30⁠ ⁠- Collide Celebrates Live Music Event Saturday 18th June 7.30⁠ ⁠ Visit the link in our bio to read more about each event, see you there!⁠ ⁠ @psychonauttheatre @collidetheatre⁠

Are you an LGBTQ+ performance artist, digital artist or a video artist? We have our biggest open call yet where the successful artists will receive: - 1 week paid residency for performance artists, to develop existent work or to create new work at Ugly Duck, London - Paid opportunity for video and digital artists to share their work in the physical and online end performance. They will NOT receive the 1 week residency - Free rehearsal space at Ugly Duck before the performances - Technical support and training with on-site technician  - 1:1 feedback sessions with industry leaders - Workshops with industry professionals - The opportunity to showcase the work in two live events, one aimed at industry professionals and the other open to the general public. Each event will be both physical and streamed - Video documentation of the process - High-quality video for each performer   The deadline is the 30th of JUNE! (No application fee). Click the link in our bio to apply   Disturbance @weareuglyduck @deen_atg @robhallart Design by @anyapalamartschuk

We are throwing a party and you are invited! For one night only, on Saturday the 18th June, we will bring together a unique selection of artists and talented recent graduates to perform songs they love and which connect them with Collide. Expect renditions of Britney Spears, Patti Smith, Lana Del Rey, original compositions, greek folk songs, and much more. We are back in one of London’s coolest places - Tanner Street’s warehouse - and where it all began for us back in 2016. Join us in a space which holds some of our most treasured memories, grab a drink (or more!) and raise your glass in a toast. Find out more on the Ugly Duck website (link in bio)

Are you a performance artist, digital artist or a video artist? We have our biggest open call yet where the successful artists will receive: - 1 week paid residency for performance artists, to develop existent work or to create new work at Ugly Duck, London - Paid opportunity for video and digital artists to share their work in the physical and online end performance. They will NOT receive the 1 week residency - Free rehearsal space at Ugly Duck before the performances - Technical support and training with on-site technician  - 1:1 feedback sessions with industry leaders - Workshops with industry professionals - The opportunity to showcase the work in two live events, one aimed at industry professionals and the other open to the general public. Each event will be both physical and streamed - Video documentation of the process - High-quality video for each performer   The deadline is the 30th of JUNE so you have 1 month to send in your applications! (Free to apply). Click the link in our bio to apply   Disturbance @disturbanceldn @aceagrams @weareuglyduck @deen_atg @robhallart Design by @anyapalamartschuk

Collide Theatre is turning 7 years old and is celebrating with three events at Ugly Duck! PSYCHONAUT - Live Art exhibition Saturday 18th June at 2pm MUMS - Performance Friday 17th June at 7.30 Collide Celebrates - Event with Live Music Saturday 18th June 7.30 Visit the link in our bio to read more about each event, see you there!