Join us for the final In the Balance event of the year - Renewal - an inspiring artist talk with Anna Berry, who will be sharing her creative practice and the making of her site-specific installation for Longton Exchange.

Anna’s work transforms public spaces with tactile, ephemeral interventions that shift perception and spark connection. Her installation Renewal reflects on regeneration and fragility - personal and urban - encouraging us to slow down, notice, and reimagine our relationship with place.

This is a special chance to hear directly from Anna about her creative process, community-focused approach, and how her work sits at the intersection of art, activism, and environment.

We’ll also be celebrating the end of another creative year with seasonal refreshments and warm conversation among artists, partners, and friends. 

About the Artist

Anna Berry is a UK-based artist working across installation, sculpture, and participatory projects. Often responding to urban landscapes, she uses delicate, handmade materials to create immersive environments exploring impermanence, control, and engagement.

annaberry.co.uk

urbanwildernesscic.com/guest-blog/2022/11/22/renewal

About In the Balance

In the Balance is a series of artist talks exploring creative practice, transformation, and our connection to the natural and built environment. Presented by Urban Wilderness CIC, the series offers space for reflection, conversation, and creative exchange.

urbanwildernesscic.com/in-the-balance

Access

The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible. Toilets are gender-neutral but located up two flights of stairs, which may be difficult for those with accessibility needs. The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco Extra, a five-minute walk away.

There are various parking options in Longton. Longton Train Station is less than a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are multiple bus stops along The Strand, with services to and from Newcastle and Hanley.