VIDEO: The Hidden hands of Walsall by Tereza Buskova

The Hidden Hands of Walsall procession took place in the town centre at the end of November and has been captured in this beautiful film by Carl Gibbons.

Walsall, Walsall MakesDavid O'CoyDecember 16, 2024Walsall Makes

Walsall Celebrates Creativity and Heritage with Exciting New Projects

Walsall is positioning itself as one of the most creative areas in the Black Country, with a host of innovative projects and collaborations shaping a vibrant cultural future.

Walsall, Walsall MakesKerry O'CoyDecember 10, 2024Walsall, Walsall Makes

Walsall Makes: Walsall Wonderland by Bostin Creatives

Bostin Creatives organised a beautiful inclusive day of free festivities and activities for the whole family at the Walsall Hub including: Drop in crafts, Christmas card making, live music, festive storytelling and games and a Christmas performance.

Walsall, Walsall MakesKerry O'CoyDecember 10, 2024walsall, Walsall Makes

Walsall Makes: The Hidden Hands of Walsall Procession

The Hidden Hands of Walsall engaged with a group of women from diverse and often migrant backgrounds living in Walsall who regularly meet at Simple Steps CIC and Aaina Community Hub.

Walsall, Walsall MakesKerry O'CoyDecember 10, 2024walsall, Walsall Makes

Walsall Makes: Community Lantern Festival

The team at Walsall Creative Factory didn’t let the horrible weekend weather spoil their plans as they delivered a stunning example of community resilience and creativity with their lantern trail representing local history and diversity.

Walsall Makes, WalsallKerry O'CoyDecember 10, 2024walsall, Walsall Creative Factory, Walsall Makes

Walsall Makes – Art

Three artists have taken up residency in empty shops in Walsall to make art. Located on the top floor of the Saddler Centre artists Daya Bhattia, Queenie Garland and Dan Griffin-Hayes will occupy two empty shops until December 2024 creating new temporary public artworks for Walsall.

Walsall Makes, WalsallKerry O'CoyOctober 29, 2024Walsall Makes, Walsall, Artist Commissions

Announcing the recipients of the Small Grant Commissions to Support Cultural Projects in Walsall

In collaboration with One Walsall and as part of the 'Walsall Makes' programme, Creative Black Country (CBC) is proud to announce the recipients of the series of Small Community Cultural Grants (ranging from £1k to £5k) as part of our ongoing partnership to celebrate and enrich local culture in Walsall.

Walsall Makes, WalsallKerry O'CoyOctober 14, 2024Walsall, Walsall Makes

Juneau Projects Awarded prestigious Artist in Residency to work alongside whg and Creative Black Country in new Partnership

Juneau Projects, the innovative artist duo known for their community-centered and interactive works, have been awarded the prestigious Artist in Residency opportunity, presented through a new partnership between Midlands landlord whg and Creative Black Country (CBC).

Walsall, Walsall MakesKerry O'CoySeptember 30, 2024Juneau Projects, Walsall, whg residency, whg

Small Community Cultural Grants of £1k to £5k available to support brand new community cultural and creative activity in Walsall Borough

Small Community Cultural Grants of £1k to £5k available to support brand new community cultural and creative activity in Walsall Borough.

Walsall Makes, WalsallKerry O'CoySeptember 4, 2024Walsall, Walsall Makes