The location of this exhibition is particularly important and reflects BCVA’s commitment to bringing high-quality arts activity directly into South Asian communities. Normanton in Derby is home to one of the city’s largest Pakistani communities, making it a meaningful setting for presenting this work and engaging local audiences.
Group visits are an important part of the project’s approach, creating welcoming opportunities for people to experience the exhibition and engage with creative work that reflects their heritage and lived experience. As the exhibition drew to a close, a local women’s group was invited not only to view the work but also to contribute their own migration stories and reflections on life in Derby.
Participants brought family photographs and shared personal histories, enriching the developing South Asian archive for the city while demonstrating how arts activity can support storytelling, cultural pride and intergenerational dialogue.
You can read some of the audience responses to the exhibition here:
here:- SUPNAA 2024 Visitor feedback
Indian ladies group visit and engage with the exhibtion sharing their own stories