coat conversations are free crit sessions where artists get together to chat about work—whether it's fresh off the studio wall or a piece you've been puzzling over for months.

Why crits?

Feeling a bit stuck in the mud with your practice? Sometimes you need fresh eyes to spot what you've been missing. On a roll with a new series? Sharing it while it's still taking shape can help you see where it might go next.

These aren't spaces for picking work apart—they're open conversations that might solidify your ideas or nudge your practice somewhere unexpected.

Our conversation ethos

Keep it open – All voices, all perspectives, all welcome.

Tell it true – Share what strikes you about the work. The most helpful feedback is often the most straightforward.

Get curious, not critical – We're about asking the questions that help artists see their own work with fresh eyes.

How it works

Each session runs for 90 minutes with time for a proper natter about everyone's work:

For each artist (20 mins):

Optional, Short intro to tell us what you’ve been making or you can say nothing at all…

Hear first impressions from the group

Dive into a proper chat about the work

We'll take a quick 10-min breather halfway through for tea refills and a stretch.

Please bring along physical work, we are happy to have supporting images on laptops if the works are too big to transport!

For accessibility or any Q's please drop us a line at conversations@coatcollaborative.com