At Creative Black Country’s 10-year anniversary event, a panel of partners and community leaders came together to reflect on a decade of impact. The conversation was lively, honest, and full of pride for how far the region has come — and how much further it can still go.

Creative Black Country recently threw an unforgettable party to celebrate ten years of creativity, connection and community!

On Thursday, 20th March, Creative Black Country marked a milestone—ten years of threading creativity through our communities. Wolverhampton Art Gallery played host to an evening filled with insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, vibrant performances and future-focused conversations.

This year Creative Black Country is celebrating a decade of bringing communities together through arts and culture. As one of the original Creative People and Places programmes, funded by Arts Council England…

We caught up with Sajida Carr, Director of Operations and Development, to look back on Creative Black Country’s proudest moments, unexpected surprises, and lessons learned along the way. From international collaborations to fashion shows that sparked confidence and creativity, Sajida shares the stories that have shaped Creative Black Country’s impact.