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Remembrance Day this year falls on Thursday 11th November with Remembrance Sunday being the 14th, here at PopUp Painting we like to honour this time of year by painting some beautiful poppy paintings at our events. Our calendar will have painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and, PopUp Painting artist, Annie Dalton. London This...

And just like that – it was November again! The evenings are darker and Autumn is in full swing. We’ve got a range of great events to keep you occupied during the colder days in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and York. As always all the listed events are run by small businesses or celebrate diversity...

A tasty halloween cocktail made with gin and chambord

What’s Halloween without some wickery and trickery (and maybe resorting to your 12 year old self?). For those of you back at the office we’ve compiled a list of tricks and treats to scare your colleagues at work… you lucky things! Play sounds of creepy sounds and place in a nearby drawer Classic schoolboy trick....

A collection of the best songs by Black Artists including pop, rock, soul, reggae and rap.

Mental Health Awareness Day falls every year on 10th October. This is an annual date to make us think about the importance of mental health, and how to take care of ourselves emotionally. Although primarily focused on experience, here at Popup Painting we acknowledge and celebrate the link between creativity and mental wellbeing. This is...

October is here and this can only mean one thing – Autumn has truly begun! Here’s a list of cosy activities for you all to embrace the season of Hygge and Halloween! As always our listed events promote small businesses, the arts and/or celebrate diversity. Here’s what’s on this October in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds...

Are you a newly appointed manager? Looking to revitalise your team management skills? Wherever you are in your journey, managing people can always be tricky. That applies in events and the arts as much as anywhere else! Here are a few nifty tips we’ve found to help you manage your team successfully at work. Lead...

National friendship day is 30th July so what better way to celebrate than taking your besties to a PopUp Painting event! Here’s a few tips to make sure you have the best night ever. Think about what sort of night you want Do you want to be singing your heart out to some catchy songs...

Experiencing a creative block? You’ve come to the right place! Whether is a new business venture, personal project or something else, we’ve complied a list of 8 quotes about creativity to inspire you. “Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” — Bruce Garrabrandt “You can’t...