Club Culture Cumbria: Portraits by Colin Potsig

These witty and poignant portraits of current working men's and social club members give a glimpse into spaces of warmth and community which are dying off by the month - but might be needed more than ever.

Club Culture Cumbria is a continuation of the Club Culture project that Potsig began in Northumberland in 2023. Captured across ten clubs in Cumbria in 2025, they show us regulars and retirees, choristers and bingo players.

A free newspaper featuring work from the show, along with a selection of other photographs captured during the project, accompanies the exhibition and is available for visitors to take home.

"Over this project, I've gained a small insight into these communities. I've listened to their stories, their highs and lows. If the portraits spark your interest, why not call into your local club and experience what the staff and patrons have to offer? A warm welcome and a cold pint await."

- Colin Potsig

Join Colin and the Rosehill team on Tuesday 30 September, 18:30-20:30, as part of our new Art Social meet-ups for artists and other creative practitioners. More info >

The exhibition will be on display at Rosehill, Whitehaven, before transferring to The Carnegie, Workington. See websites for opening times.

Rosehill Tuesday 16 September – Wednesday 22 October 2025
Carnegie Saturday 01 November – Thursday 04 December 2025

Images: Kelvin (main), Andrew, Joan (above).

About the artist

Colin Potsig is a photographic artist based in Allendale, Northumberland, specialising in portraits and documentary photography with a particular interest in marginalised people and places. Previous Arts Council England-funded projects include the 'You, me and autism' and 'You, me and autism too' series, which were exhibited nationally.

colinpotsig.co.uk