Chewing The Fat is a series of discussions curated by James Mathews-Hiskett unpacking diverse curatorial perspectives from across the North-West. Each discussion will bring together a small group of curators based in the region to consider how a range of different approaches and frameworks influence the way they work.
These discussions form a short series of podcasts which will be released throughout July.

Stephanie Fletcher is an artist and curator based in Preston and Salford. Stephanie is assistant curator at The University of Salford Art Collection and also a co-founder and former director of The Birley artist studios and project space in Preston.

Garth Gratrix is an artist and curator based in Blackpool. Garth is founding director of Abingdon Studios and project space in Blackpool, is a PIVOT Artist supported by Castlefield Gallery and The Bluecoat and is a Clore Fellow 2022. Recent curatorial projects include A-N Assembly Blackpool: The Coast Is Queer.