Walsall’s culture is rooted in its heritage, communities and creativity. From historic landmarks and green spaces to festivals, arts, sport and shared local identity. This strategy celebrates Walsall as a dynamic and evolving place, recognising the power of culture to transform lives, strengthen wellbeing and drive long-term growth. Developed in partnership with the Walsall Cultural Compact, it provides a collaborative …
VisitEngland is beginning to collate the country’s major travel news stories for 2026 to share with national and international media contacts. They are inviting submissions of any nationally significant Walsall-related stories for 2026, aligned to the following themes: Major new accommodation and restaurant openings Big events and exhibitions New sustainability initiatives and responsible travel experiences – including agritourism and voluntourism …
It was great to be invited to the launch of the Queens of the City event being held at Walsall’s New Art Gallery. There’s still time to go and see the 3 day exhibition, which showcased a lot of fantastic artwork from young students. Click here to read more about the project. Organised by LGK in The …
Take a look at the latest newsletter showcasing some projects so far in 2025. We hope you enjoy reading it, your organisation or group might feature! June RAW Newsletter
Walsall Makes was a cultural programme funded by Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund administered through Walsall Council. Creative Black Country (CBC) was the lead delivery organization with partner organizations, One Walsall and Urban Hax. The programme delivery took place between August – Dec 2024 due to the fund’s restrictions. The total grant for the delivery awarded was £104,900. Review the Walsall …
An interesting read with some good recommendations on place based culture. Part Three: Findings
My name is Nancy Cummins, and I’m part of the team at RicNic, a youth-led arts organisation passionate about helping young people in our community discover their creativity through fun, engaging experiences. This winter, we’re running four exciting, free workshops in Walsall: Creative Writing, Choir, Dance and Play in A Day workshops – alongside a final show day/event celebrating the …