The (be)longing conference is a mix of talks, screenings and workshops:

About the Conference

From autumn 2024 – spring 2026 artist Daniel Regan has been commissioned as our Artist Researcher in Residence to curate and deliver a public engagement programme on the theme of belonging. The programme builds upon Daniel’s long-held interest in belonging, expanding into topics such as home, family, heritage and queerness. Initiated and supported by Bethlem Gallery, this conference follows a series of creative workshops and online in-conversation talks informing the works that Daniel is creating in the lead up to his solo exhibition at the gallery in the spring of 2026.

On the day you will hear from Daniel on his motivations for the project and a bit more about his works made as part of the programme so far. There will be talks and film screenings on belonging and family, belonging to self and others and belonging to community and you can also choose from a range of one hour creative taster workshops on topics like the languages of belonging and mapping belonging.

Please see the full schedule below.

About Bethlem Gallery events
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions are available for SLaM service users, people over 60, students, people receiving ESA, people registered disabled and their carers. 

If you are unable to attend the event, please contact us to cancel your place. We often have a waiting list.