Bluecoat’s very special birthday

The Liverpool-based arts centre Bluecoat hits a momentous milestone next year: the 300th anniversary of its building, which began life as a charity school for orphans in 1717. The venue was converted into an arts complex in 1907, making the Bluecoat the oldest culture hub in the UK. Curators at the Bluecoat have organised a plethora of exhibitions and events over 300 days to commemorate the special occasion including the show Public View (4 February-23 April) featuring 100 artists who have exhib