Next month, a Liverpool community will come together to celebrate their fantastical dreams and magical memories in a unique and special way. The Dovecot Dreamkeeping Society, a fictional organization dedicated to preserving memories and dreams, will host a free family-friendly day of celebration, art, and performances in the heart of the city’s Dovecot area. The Hope Wellbeing Hub will be transformed into a Dreamkeeping HQ on Saturday, 3 May, with support from Dovecot Multi-Activity Centre and surprise pop-ups in local businesses and Dovecot Park.
Visitors are encouraged to come to Dovecot Parade anytime between 2pm-5:30pm to enjoy walkabout performances or book a free space on one of the performance trails, which will start at Hope Wellbeing Hub at 3:30pm or 4:30pm. The event will feature weird and wonderful characters, along with artworks created by over 300 community members inspired by the dreams and memories of local people over a six-month residency led by artist Izzie Major. Izzie and her team have been actively engaged in the community, conducting creative workshops at various locations, and have invited local residents to join the Dreamkeeping Society.
Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team commissioned the Dovecot Dreamkeeping Society as part of its Creative Neighborhoods program, supported by the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The public art commission by local artist John Culshaw was funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Local Neighbourhood Fund. Leading up to the event, there will be a mural workshop hosted by John Culshaw on 13 April at 11am outside Dovecot Multi-Activity Centre, alongside a family fun day at Dovecot’s Hope Wellbeing Hub from 11am-3pm.
Artist Izzie Major expressed, “Our project uses the world of dreams to spark playfulness and creativity, bringing people of all ages together. We hope that the day of celebration on 3 May will showcase the creativity and community initiatives we’ve experienced in the local area, serving as a foundation for future endeavors.” Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, highlighted the importance of capturing memories and aspirations from the community to foster connections and create new memories together. Resident participant Susie Williams shared her positive experience of participating with her family, emphasizing the impact of the sessions on building confidence, skills, and bonding as a family
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