The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Bluecoat Arts Centre - Contemporary visual and performing arts, in a listed building. Includes a diary, schools' information, facilities, a history, and contact details.

Liverpool Playwrights - Group promoting new writing for radio, stage and TV. Activities include script readings and feedback, and lectures.

Woolton Picture House - Single screen cinema. Information about current and upcoming films.

Writing on the Wall Festival - Festival of workshops, readings, debates and developments, focusing on social justice and radical writing. On show will be the best of the region's poetry, plays, television, film, publishing, novels and digital work.

Soundation Audio-Visuals - A collective of musicians and visual artists. Contains examples of music and multimedia art.

Brouhaha International - Charity promoting international arts. Information about the Merseyside International Street Festival, education services, their performer database, and help in organising entertainment.

FACT - Film, Art and Creative Technology - Organisation for the exhibition and support of artists' film, video and new-media projects. Information about their exhibition centre, upcoming presentations, and services.

Bluecoat Display Centre - Contemporary craft and design - gallery and sales. Includes information about exhibitions, the centre and its history.

The Hidden Art of Liverpool - Photos and comments on everyday art, such as public monuments, graffiti and flyer designs.

The Liverpool Lord Mayor's Parade - Annual event. Includes a history, how to enter, a route map, and photos from past parades.

Afoundation - Organisation supporting the development and exhibition of contemporary art, including the Liverpool Biennial. Event information, articles, the John Moores Prize, the Jump Ship Rat organisation, and New Contemporaries artists.

Thunder Chunky - Arts magazine. Articles, reviews and a discussion forum, covering the visual arts, music, cinema and literature.

SuperLambBanana - Sculpture. Information about the original, and replicas for sale.

Andrew Taylor - Poet. Poetry, and information about publications and activities.

Bunker - Project showcasing work in furniture design, architecture, graphic design and installations.

Nerve - Grassroots arts and culture magazine for Merseyside. Includes reviews, articles and event information.

Liverpool Gallery - Online showcase for local photography and art. Includes galleries and purchase information.

LiverLife.co.uk - Database of bars, clubs, cinemas, restaurants, galleries and performing arts venues in Liverpool.

Neon Highway - Poetry and arts magazine. Information about magazine contents and poetry readings in Liverpool.

The Inklings - Site for one of Merseyside's writers circles.

Osun Arts Foundation - A non-profit making organisation promoting African traditional arts and culture.

Arena Art and Design Association - Artist studio and gallery. Fine art, illustration, design and craft. Holds annual auctions of fine art and includes artists portfolio and contacts.

The Muslim Cultural Festival of Liverpool - Promoting understanding of Muslim culture and art, religious tolerance and racial harmony in local communities; includes a history, schedule of events, and contact details.

Dina Cuthbertson Artist - Dina is an internationally renowned artist. Her art work is exhibited in many public and private collections and has been used by leading art publishers for greeting cards, prints and posters.

Outsiders - Liverpool lesbian and gay film festival. Includes information about screenings.

Liverpool Biennial - Contemporary visual art event.

All Things Latin - A Latin American promotions company. What's on, portfolio, photographs, and contacts.

Dead Good Poets Society - Promotes poetry through performance and encourages the development of new poets and audiences.

Liverpool Irish Festival - A celebration of the traditional connections and contemporary links between Liverpool and Ireland.

Milapfest - A year-round South Asian arts festival and development agency.

Liverpool Telly - An on demand Internet TV site offering four channels of programming that reflect the culture and spirit of Liverpool to the world.

North West Disability Arts Forum - Facilitates, promotes and celebrates the active participation of disabled and deaf people in all aspects of the arts, culture and creative industries.

First Take Video - Provides video training and production services to communities, voluntary organisations and local authorities. Includes information about their services and staff. [Requires Flash]

Come Strut Your Stuff - Regular poetry and acoustic music event.