A free afternoon of conversation.

An invitation to sit down with someone you don't know. In a time when it's easy to feel disconnected, we think conversation is worth nourishing - the light kind and the deep kind both. Take a seat and our team will guide you through a menu of questions, starter to dessert, working towards what really matters. We'll capture the essence of your conversation in a photo, holding up a board with a word or line from what you talked about or you're welcome to just leave your thoughts behind instead.

Walk-ups always welcome or reserve one of our limited fixed-time slots in advance.

A Canal and River Trust Project, Smethwick Imaginarium is a place-based arts programme celebrating the cultural diversity, canal heritage and community spirit of Smethwick. Six artists working across photography, performance, poetry, graphic design, sculpture and curation are collaborating with local residents and community organisations to co-create work that explores the role of the Galton Valley Canal in our community. The programme launched in February 2026 with free creative workshops at Smethwick Library and canal activities in partnership with Brasshouse Community Centre. Throughout summer and autumn, artists will share their work at public moments along the canal and in local venues, culminating in a celebratory festival.

A Canal & River Trust project funded by Arts Council England and through funds raised by players of Postcode Lottery. Delivered in partnership with North Smethwick Development Trust, Smethwick Interfaith Friends Group, Smethwick Library and Ikon Slow Bloat.

Instagram: @smethwickimaginarium

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