Future Ritual is a practice of gathering, curating and organising. We collaborate with artists to create contemporary expressions of ritual, working to support the emergence of new and more attuned cultures. 

We are based in London (UK).

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FIELD WORK
Deadline: Fri 31 Oct
Field Work is an intensive residential workshop led by Marilyn Arsem & Anne Bean in Cumbria, UK.

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ALMANAC
Next: Sun 2 Nov
Almanac is a new regular performance platform taking place monthly in London.

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DO IT TOGETHER
Deadline: Weds 12 Nov
Open call for peer-to-peer professional development projects designed by artists for artists

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CEREMONY
A year-long programme cycle exploring performance in times of fragmentation.
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Claye Bowler, Buried Self, 2023. Jerwood Newlyn Residency. Photo by Claye Bowler.

Claye Bowler

Dig Me a Grave an artist lab at VSSL studio
28.09 - 29.09.2025

In this two-day artist lab led by Claye Bowler, we will  delve into the intersections of queer/trans/disabled experience, memory and materiality through engagement  with practices of casting, collecting and archiving.


The lab offers an in-depth exploration of Claye’s practice and current research which current investigates themes of forced waiting, using the symbol/metaphor/actual space of an open grave. Not dead, but also not quite alive enough to leave the grave. Activities tbc but prolly include: Looking & discussing Claye's and other artist's work, watching lil films, visiting a cemetery, digging holes, casting soil, having a nap, exploring folk songs, and more! 


This artist lab was offered as part of CEREMONY, a year-long programme of performances, exhibitions, artist labs and workshops exploring the function of performance as a modality for gathering, ritual and ceremony amidst the fragmentation of contemporary life. The CEREMONY programme was supported with public funds by Arts Council England.


Artist Index: Claye Bowler