09 Nov Smithgate Social brings live art and music to Wolverhampton
Smithgate Social brings live art and music to Wolverhampton
Solid Ground delivered the first Smithgate Social in Wolverhampton in behalf of ECF and Wolverhampton City council, creating a free day of live art, music and community activity in Old Market Square this Summer.
Working with High Vis Festival CIC, the event brought together eight artists to create more than 35 metres of live artwork. The programme also featured youth workshops, DJs, live music, breakdancing, family crafts, face painting and independent street food.
A main feature of the art was a mural created in partnership with Panda (Graffiti Artist) and young people from The Way, Youth Zone
Visitors were able to find out more about the emerging Smithgate regeneration plans and share their views with the project team in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Solid Ground managed the event concept, programming, production, marketing and on-site delivery. Smithgate Social demonstrated how meanwhile-use events can animate public spaces, support local creative talent and involve communities in the future of major regeneration projects.
