CONTEMPORARY COLLAGE LIVE! • FRIDAY 18TH & SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Venue : Film Theatre, University of Staffordshire, Collage Road, Stoke-on-Trent. ST4 2DE

Join us in Staffordshire this September for an unmissable two-day celebration of collage. From analogue to digital, editorial to experimental, Contemporary Collage LIVE! brings together leading voices in the world of collage to share their processes, stories, and passion for the cut-and-paste medium.

CHOOSE YOUR TICKETS

The event will take place in the Film Theatre at the University of Staffordshire and there are just 180 spaces available, so be sure to book early!

In partnership with…

Get Excited!

+ 2 day collage event (1 & 2 day tickets available)

+ 6 Guest Speakers

+ Afternoon workshops hosted by our morning speakers

+ Thought-provoking talks and panels

+ Networking with fellow artists and creatives

PLUS!

+ Every attendee receives a free tote bag packed with hand-picked collage goodies worth over £50.

Rhed Fawell

Collage artist and founder of Edinburgh Collage Collective and Februllage

DR ME

Award winning creative design studio duo, Ryan Doyle (DR) and Mark Edwards (ME)

Les Jones

Collage artist and founder and editor of Contemporary Collage Magazine

LAWRENCE MEJU

Lagos-London based collage artist crafting layered, surreal paper worlds

Emma Campagnaro

Curator of the Mary Delaney collage exhibition for Dunham Massey, National Trust

JODIE HOUSE

Collage artist and creative tutor for diverse communities

Additional Information

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    Each day will run from 10am – 5pm at the University of Staffordshire Film Theatre
    Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE

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    All attendees will receive a Contemporary Collage Magazine LIVE! tote bag packed with exciting collage goodies.

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    Q&As + panel discussions

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    View the work of Contemporary Collage Magazine founder, Les Jones at his first Solo Exhibiton!

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    The opportunity to purchase collage merchandise

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    A Friday evening social, with the chance to meet other attendees and the artists!

  • Contemporary Collage Live was an inspiring event with a selection of insightful, entertaining speakers. I came away with my creative spirits well and truly lifted!

    — Mark W

  • Each speaker was really interesting and the varied input made it extra fascinating.

    — Ian T

  • The conference was an absolute pleasure to attend...It was such a joy to be part of this creative community, surrounded by people who share the same passion for art. I left full of ideas, motivation, and excitement for what is ahead.

    – Yekaterina P

  • An inspiring event with engaging presentations and diverse content.

    – Alison D

We can’t wait to see you there!