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Creative Communities PODCAST: In Walsall with writer David Calcutt at the Creative Factory
CBC Creative Advisor Laura chats to David who shares how he collaborated with the team at the Creative Factory and how they set up a writing group.
OPPORTUNITY: Creative Associate - Artist in Residence with CBC and whg
Calling on artists who are interested in collaborating with residents to make great creative experiences happen in Walsall.
The CBC Summer Social photo gallery
Where can you go for circus skills fun, nature-inspired screen printing, live music, Japanese Hapa Zome making and creative conversations? The CBC Summer Social is where…
The Walsall Water Argonaut launches this month
A giant sculpture is about to set afloat on two of Walsall’s most recognisable waterways this month.
Down the Arbo - a new film by Bostin Creative has launched
Over 100 Walsall residents aged 5 - 83 have contributed to a new film celebrating Walsall’s Arboretum. Watch the film here…
In Pictures - I Remember Walsall Illuminations
Walsall Arboretum bandstand was open to the public last weekend (11-12 September) to host I Remember Walsall Illuminations – an exhibition of photos and videos about the famous Midlands light show which ran for 57 years in the town’s premier park.
I Remember Walsall Illuminations, 11-12 September
I Remember Walsall Illuminations: An exhibition of photos and video at Walsall Arboretum Bandstand, 11-12 September.
Creative Connections- 2 Meters Ap-Art Community Portraits Art Exhibition
2 Meters Ap-Art Community Portraits Art Exhibition - An Outdoor Public Art Show by Ade Wressell. Monday 3rd May - Friday 18th June @ Walsall Creative Factory. The Exhibition is a collection of black and white portraiture photographs that tell the story of the Butts diverse community, celebrating identity and togetherness, whilst being kept apart during Covid-19.
20x20 Storytelling from Walsall
Join CBC Monday's at 4.00pm via ZOOM or Facebook to hear fast-paced inspirational presentations from creative practitioners and speakers who will share their work using 20 images with just 20 seconds to talk through each one.
Creative Connections: Community Journal by Walsall Creative Factory
Walsall Creative Factory develops projects in Community and School settings in Walsall by fostering partnership and working with a variety of groups, neighbourhoods and organisations. The team provide life enriching experiences through the delivery of creative activities and events to support community cohesion.
Creative Connections: Abundance in Walsall by Andre Reid
Andre Reid is a designer, Maker and Researcher who is actively working towards reimagining Walsall as a town of full of creative practice and home of innovation. The Abundance in Walsall project aims to profile the wealth of arts and cultural activities available in Walsall town, through the creation of an online interactive, arts map & directory.