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More Than Dolls: How The People's Picnic Brought a Walsall Community Together
A colourful collection of dressed-up dolls might have been the most visible result of The People's Picnic, but the real impact of this Creative Communities project was the connections made along the way.
Music, poetry and moments of connection: Three 15 at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
The hospital hosts the project’s Smethwick Hive, bringing artists into hospital spaces and encouraging creative connections with the people who use them.
Through Loss into Light: Creativity, Connection and Support in Walsall
Walsall Bereavement Support Service recently piloted its ‘Through Loss into Light’ craft sessions with support from Creative Black Country via the Creative Communities strand. The workshops provided a relaxed and welcoming environment where participants could spend time creating, talking and reflecting without pressure or judgement.
What We Learned from Creative Communities: CVS Go & Sees
Between November 2025 and March 2026, Creative Black Country worked with the four Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton to deliver a series of Creative Communities Go & Sees.
2025 in Action: Creativity Across the Black Country
2025 was a year of momentum, connection and meaningful creative activity for Creative Black Country. Across towns, neighbourhoods and shared spaces, creativity showed up in everyday places, shaped by local voices and delivered with partners who know their communities best.