From audience surveys, utilising post-activity evaluation forms, organising reflection meetings, and focusing on case studies to showcase the program's diversity our evaluation is not merely a reporting exercise but a tool for continuous improvement.

Through the Desi Pubs project, we worked with six landlords and artists to create bespoke artwork, portraits, stained glass, mosaics, and handcrafted pub signs, telling the extraordinary story of migration, survival, love, and foodone pint at a time.

In early 2022, Wolverhampton became a vibrant hub of artistic expression through Offsite 9, a programme initiated by Creative Black Country as a local response to the visiting British Art Show 9. Running from January to April, Offsite 9 showcased an array of creative works that transformed city spaces into immersive art experiences. ​

Ahead of celebrating our 10-year milestone here at Creative Black Country, we commissioned Koru Films and We Can Create to help us share some of the incredible stories behind our work with communities and creatives across the region.

During 2024 we were busy building on our community and creative relationships across Walsall with a series of collaborative projects, pop-ups, opportunities, commissions and partnerships that we hope will redefine local places, instil local pride and create a sense of cultural confidence.

From 2020 Creative Associates Kerry + Laura have been working on Dudley Creates where they partnered with local artists, communities, cultural organisations and CoLab Dudley to…