A community growing and artmaking programme at The Auxiliary
Common ground, which I co-founded with The Auxiliary in 2025, is a community food growing and artmaking programme guided by a wide range of artists, agricultural experts and community members,
Through Common Ground we will grow our own produce to cook, eat and share. Along the way we will explore both large and small-scale creative projects connected to the key Common Ground themes.
Common Ground is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund via Awards for All.
Public Programme
The Common Ground public programme is dedicated to creating a micro-farm adjacent to The Auxiliary gallery. Across the span of the programme a broad variety of creative and horticultural activities are being explored.
Community Meals
Bridging the Common Ground programme are the Community Meals. Those within the creative and growing communities, and all those associated with the project come together to share, discuss and enjoy a local sustainably produced food, by a variety of exceptional community chefs.
Community Hubs
Throughout 2025/2026 Common Ground events will take place in specific community settings including Newport Primary School and the Newport Community Hub.
