Hat District Luton

Hat District Luton We've refurbished 3 hat factories for new creative workspaces, retail + more arts and cultural events. We're breathing new life into Luton's Hat District.
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05/06/2026

While this show ends today, the art lives on. Stay tuned for what’s next...spotlighting creative talents of Luton's students.

Over 25 visitors walked through Long Gallery's doors for CLOD's closing show, Mind = blown..
Featured on Guinness world record for most haikus written on a town, Clod shares their longevity on enjoyment and sustaining relationships through their craft.
View their closing event at hatdistrict.co.uk/seepages-of-clod-magazine

Clod officially closes exhibition 5th June. Now's the last chance to witness writing flair and grab a CLOD leaflet.
Keep it CLOD.

Credits to the incredible team at Long Gallery:
Creative industry network trainees, Srea Repospolo and Kiah Rihanna (social media, print assets and event support.)

An incredible turnout and atmosphere for Clod Magazine’s exhibition closing event last night at the Basement Bar, Hat Fa...
04/06/2026

An incredible turnout and atmosphere for Clod Magazine’s exhibition closing event last night at the Basement Bar, Hat Factory Arts Centre.

After two months in the Long Gallery, the exhibition ended with an exclusive screening of the film created for their band Knockouts, directed by Dan Mudford, followed by a live Q&A with the artists behind Clod: Stephen Whiting, Tim Kingston, Andy Whiting and Andrew Kingston.

With over 40 years of creative experience, the team behind Clod continue to share their stories, knowledge and enduring passion for independent publishing, music and visual culture. Guests also had the chance to explore exclusive merchandise, including vinyl records, magazine collections, DVDs, T-shirts and more.

A fitting celebration of a remarkable exhibition and the creative community that surrounds it.

View their closing event at https://hatdistrict.co.uk/seepages-of-clod-magazine

Closing a chapter of See-Pages exhibition at the Hat Factory's Long Gallery and Clod Magazines 40th anniversary, we want...
26/05/2026

Closing a chapter of See-Pages exhibition at the Hat Factory's Long Gallery and Clod Magazines 40th anniversary, we want to thank the people who have joined, visited and took part. To celebrate the legacy of the Luton's literary monolith that is CLOD Magazine and all its outliers we are bringing you the closing view:

Wednesday 3 June
6-8pm
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Free with booking: https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/clod-closing-view

WHAT TO EXPECT
Showcase of films made by and about Clod Magazine, The Knockout (CLOD's house band) and all their other ventures

🎵Music from CLOD DJs
🎨Link up with like minded individuals
🎤CLOD Panel on independent publishing & live Q&A

Kevon joined our Creative Pioneers programme with a clear vision for his creative practice and over the past year, he’s ...
23/05/2026

Kevon joined our Creative Pioneers programme with a clear vision for his creative practice and over the past year, he’s flourished.

Working under the name OctoArtStuff, Kevon creates dreamlike illustrations and animations exploring shadows, symbolism and pattern. During the programme, he achieved all of his goals, including creating work at Wigmore Valley Skatepark and hosting his solo exhibition ‘Dream While You Wake’ at the Hat Factory Long Gallery.

Alongside presenting at networking events, Kevon is continuing to grow his practice through projects including ‘The Book of Naro’, an urban fantasy webcomic currently published.

Follow Kevon's journey at https://hatdistrict.co.uk/creativedirectory

The Creative Pioneers programme supports creatives across all disciplines to develop their practice, host community workshops and build sustainable careers in the arts.

Applications open soon - watch this space.

Credits:
Pioneer headshot by Vasile Burla Photography

Britny Virginia joined our Creative Pioneers programme with a clear goal: to grow as a writer.Over the past year, that g...
16/05/2026

Britny Virginia joined our Creative Pioneers programme with a clear goal: to grow as a writer.

Over the past year, that goal has expanded into something far bigger. From being shortlisted for the Women’s Playwriting Prize to delivering workshops across the community and building partnerships with The Culture Trust, Britny has developed a practice that blends writing, craft and connection.

With support through 1–1 mentoring, workshops and access to resources, she’s not only grown her creative work but stepped into it with confidence, valuing her voice and her impact.

Follow journey at https://hatdistrict.co.uk/creativedirectory

The Creative Pioneers programme is a year-long opportunity for creatives across all disciplines to develop their practice, host community workshops and build a sustainable career in the arts community.

We’ll be opening applications soon - watch this space.

Visit hatdistrict.com to learn more about our other creative offers.

Photo credits:

Keegan at Bloomsbury Festival 2025
at Saint Lucia High Commission

Explore What's on this May and June...at Hat District Luton, link in bio🔘NOW OPEN - GALLERY EXPANSION, MAYMore space to ...
14/05/2026

Explore What's on this May and June...
at Hat District Luton, link in bio

🔘NOW OPEN - GALLERY EXPANSION, MAY
More space to dream, more room to create.
We can't wait for you to see them in person - or explore our exhibitions online at Hatdistrict.co.uk

🔘EXTENDED EXHIBITION, MAY
WARNING! ‘’Pages’’ by Clod magazines will change without notice throughout May.
(Pick up a Long gallery leaflet to dive deeper into the creative works regularly updated on display.)

🔘OPEN CALL, JUNE
Students' to submit best works. We encouraging schools to take part,
with opportunities to learn how to prepare work for public display, build confidence and
connect with audiences.

🔘CREATIVE NETWORKING, JUNE
Themed networking night, open to all creatives,. Connect, share ideas and hear directly from artists about their work and process.

Hat Factory Arts Centre is open Mon - Friday, 10am-5pm
Luton Resident? Free for everyone, alongside family events running regularly, with a Cafe to relax and snack.

12/05/2026

More space to dream, more room to create.

We couldn't have done this without your support! Long gallery expansion is officially open, and it’s filled with whimsical new arrivals from Clod magazine.
We can't wait for you to see them in person—or explore our exhibitions online. hatdistrict.co.uk/longgallery

✨ Stay updated (link in bio) to view current and upcoming events
👁️👁️Know a creative, who's doing great works?
tag them at Hat District Luton
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BIG NEWS! 🎨 We are thrilled to announce that The Long Gallery is expanding!Meaning more incredible art and enhanced view...
09/05/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎨

We are thrilled to announce that The Long Gallery is expanding!
Meaning more incredible art and enhanced viewing experiences. Our new space will feature expanded creative space for the public to enjoy local creativity.

Thank you to our creative, collectors, and community for making this growth possible.
We can’t wait to make an even more vibrant cultural hub and share what we have lined up!

📍 The Hat Factory
✨ Visit hatdistrict.co.uk to view current and upcoming events
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