REPORT: The cultural landscape of the Black Country

Between November and December 2023 Creative Black Country commissioned Earthen Lamp to undertake a study examining how the cultural landscape of the Black Country has changed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Case Study, NewsKerry O'CoyOctober 8, 2024The cultural landscape of the Black Country

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

More to Explore - Walls of Light: Transforming Black Country Streets with Vibrant Murals

More to Explore - Walls of Light: Transforming Black Country Streets with Vibrant Murals

Sandwell, More to ExploreKerry O'CoySeptember 30, 2024More to Explore, Sandwell, Walls of Light

‘Take a Walk in Our Shoes’ Exhibition to Shed Light on LGBTQ+ Experiences in Dudley Borough

The What? Centre, a longstanding Young Person’s Advice and Counselling Service, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of an innovative and impactful art exhibition ‘Take a Walk in Our Shoes.’

Dudley, More to ExploreKerry O'CoySeptember 30, 2024More to Explore, Dudley

More to Explore invitation to 45 Books: Creative Writing Workshops for Men

This is the first part of a larger creative project of by Dan Whitehouse which taps into Doris Lessing's belief that "Writing is a machine for exploring experience,” and aims to explore issues surrounding masculinity, self-care, and cultural migration, through the lens of Dan's personal journey.

Dudley, More to ExploreKerry O'CoySeptember 30, 2024More to Explore, Dudley, Brierley Hill

Creative Communities PODCAST: In Wolverhampton with Simon Suphandgali

Creative Communities, WolverhamptonKerry O'CoySeptember 25, 2024Wolverhampton, Creative Communities

Creative Communities PODCAST: In Sandwell

Creative Communities PODCAST: In Sandwell with Stourbridge-based artist Ruth Turnball and Robert Bruce, CEO of the Dorothy Parkes Centre in Smethwick.

Creative Communities, SandwellKerry O'CoySeptember 25, 2024Sandwell, Creative Communities, Podcasts

Creative Communities special series - PART 04: SANDWELL

Creative Communities, SandwellKerry O'CoySeptember 25, 2024Sandwell, Creative Communities

Creative Communities special series - PART 03: WOLVERHAMPTON

Creative Communities, WolverhamptonKerry O'CoySeptember 18, 2024Wolverhampton, Creative Communities

Creative Communities PODCAST: In Dudley with Roots and the Friends of Abbey Street Park

CBC Creative Advisor Laura chats to illustrator Roots who supported the Friends of Abbey Street Park to design and paint a mural to brighten up a wall and celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Creative Communities, DudleyKerry O'CoySeptember 11, 2024Creative Communities, DUDLEY

Creative Communities special series - PART 02: DUDLEY

Creative Communities, DudleyKerry O'CoySeptember 11, 2024Dudley, Creative Communities

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

Creative Communities special series - PART 01: WALSALL

Creative Communities, WalsallKerry O'CoySeptember 4, 2024Creative Communities, Walsall, Reach For a Star, Wild Canvas

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.

Creative Communities, WalsallKerry O'CoySeptember 4, 2024Walsall, Creative Communities

Creative Black Country Receives Extended Funding from Arts Council England

We’re thrilled to share that Creative Black Country has secured extension funding from Arts Council England, ensuring our continued impact through 2026!

NewsKerry O'CoySeptember 3, 2024Creative Black Country, Arts Council England

BOSTIN NEWS - the next edition is OPEN for commissions

Alongside our friends at Fused Magazine we are commissioning local Black Country (Dudley Borough, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton) creative writers, illustrators, photographers, and artists to contribute to the next editions of BOSTIN NEWS!

Bostin NewsKerry O'CoyAugust 21, 2024Bostin News 2024

MORE TO EXPLORE: Creative Climate and Nature Journaling - FREE 10-week course

Thanks to support from CBC’s MORE TO EXPLORE strand Megan Wakefield is offering a free course from September 2024 where participants will be invited to use art, writing or other media to build up a unique creative journal.

More to ExploreKerry O'CoyJuly 29, 2024More to Explore, Climate, Nature, Jounalling

CBC’s Fundraising Scheme is back for 2024

CBC’s initiative to boost fundraising for arts and culture activities in the region is back for a 3rd year.

FundingKerry O'CoyJuly 10, 2024Fundraising Fellowship Scheme, Fundraising

Asylum Art Gallery to unveil the final artist’s work in the Chapel Ash island underpass this July

After a 12-month project focused on regenerating a forgotten area of Wolverhampton using multiple arts interventions including; light, sound, sculpture, murals, AR, and a community garden, Asylum Art Gallery are ready to unveil the final artist’s work in the Chapel Ash island underpass.

Wolverhampton, NewsDavid O'CoyJuly 2, 2024Wolverhampton, Roundabout, Asylum Gallery

Join the MELA Arts Village in July for great performances

Head down to the Mela Arts Village to catch Autin Dance’s The Giant Wheel, an exciting high-energy performance, and walk about stilt acts and puppetry with Jack in the Box.

Sandwell, NewsKerry O'CoyJune 26, 2024Victoria ParkMela