Walsall Cultural Compact

09/04/2026

PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Preserving cultural heritage artifacts is a critical endeavour that involves safeguarding the physical and intangible legacies of past societies for future generations. These artifacts, which range from ancient manuscripts and artworks to historical buildings and everyday objects, hold immense cultural, educational, and historical value.
Preservation efforts often require a combination of scientific, technological, and traditional methods to prevent deterioration caused by environmental factors, such as light, humidity, and pollution.
Conservationists must also navigate ethical considerations, ensuring that the preservation respects the cultural significance and original context of the artifacts.
By maintaining these treasures, we not only honour the creativity and diversity of human experience but also provide a tangible connection to our shared history, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of different cultures worldwide.

09/04/2026

PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Preserving cultural heritage artifacts is a critical endeavour that involves safeguarding the physical and intangible legacies of past societies for future generations.
These artifacts, which range from ancient manuscripts and artworks to historical buildings and everyday objects, hold immense cultural, educational, and historical value. Preservation efforts often require a combination of scientific, technological, and traditional methods to prevent deterioration caused by environmental factors, such as light, humidity, and pollution.
Conservationists must also navigate ethical considerations, ensuring that the preservation respects the cultural significance and original context of the artifacts. By maintaining these treasures, we not only honour the creativity and diversity of human experience but also provide a tangible connection to our shared history, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of different cultures worldwide.

09/04/2026

Creative Practitioners Bootcamp:

Creative freelancers! Are you looking to enhance your portfolio career?

Then the upcoming workshop facilitation for Creative Practitioners Bootcamp is for you, the bootcamp will equip creatives, performers, designers, and artists with the tools to create their own workshops and short course. It offers a valuable chance to enhance your creative portfolio, refine your workshop delivery and grow your confidence and skills as a freelance practitioner.

Starting 27 April 2026 at Solihull College, click below for more information:

https://www.solihull.ac.uk/course/workshop-facilitation-for-creative-practitioners-bootcamp/ =9ac421f0-9847-4a5e-a055-667038330100

09/04/2026

CWX Expo 2026:

Showcasing Creative and Immersive Innovation - Thursday 23 April 2026.

After a successful first year in 2025, the expo is back showcasing the innovation and talent within the creative and immersive technology sector across Coventry and Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands. This event is great for creative immersive tech business, start-ups, designers, developers and engineers, investors, university innovation leads, corporates, public sector procurement teams and anyone interested in the future of creative tech.

For more information and to register, click below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/coventrywarwickshireexchange/2058623 =9ac421f0-9847-4a5e-a055-667038330100

31/03/2026

The independent review of Arts Council England, led by Baroness Margaret Hodge, highlights the need for a simpler, fairer funding system that better supports artists and communities.

It recognises the value of culture while calling for less bureaucracy, stronger local decision-making, and renewed investment in the sector.

We’ve published our Response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England.

29/11/2025

✨ Today’s the day!

Walsall Cultural Compact is excited to welcome you to the Illuminate & Makers Market Festival at The Crossing and The Crossing at St Paul’s!

Come experience creativity, community spirit, and a whole lot of festive magic.

🕒 3pm – 8pm
📍 Walsall town centre

Let’s celebrate local talent together! 💛✨

20/11/2025

📊 Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture & Heritage Careers

Have you seen A State of the Nations Report?

This nationwide study explores the latest data across four key areas shaping policies for the creative industries — with insights broken down by UK nation and region.

📢 Join the live launch event today at 2:30 PM (GMT)!

Watch live 👉

Read the latest State of the Nations research report from University of Sheffield on mapping arts, culture and heritage careers.

20/11/2025

Interesting opportunity for small independent production companies.

Please feel free to share!

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18/11/2025

🎄✨ Walsall, get ready to glow! ✨🎄
We are thrilled to support Illuminate & Festive Makers Market, a joyful winter celebration of culture, music, and local talent.

📍 St Paul’s & The Crossing at St Paul’s
📅 Saturday 29 November
⏰ 3pm–9pm
🌟 Free for everyone

🎵 Evening music lineup:
• 6.15–6.45pm, Black Voices Reggae Gospel Choir with uplifting festive vibes
• 6.45–7.30pm & 7.45–8.30pm, Sax Groove Syndicate delivering smooth seasonal jazz

Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, and immerse yourself in Walsall’s winter magic!

12/11/2025

✨ Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Walsall’s creative pulse!
Join us for An Evening of Jazz at The Crossing, part of the Walsall MakerFest Fringe – a celebration of music, culture, and community.

Expect an unforgettable night of live jazz in one of Walsall’s most atmospheric venues.

📍 The Crossing at St Paul’s
🗓️ Date: Saturday 29 November
🕖 Time: 6pm - 9pm
🎟️ Free entry

Let the music move you and discover the cultural heartbeat of Walsall.

10/11/2025

Great to see Department for Culture, Media and Sport highlighting the vital role of trustees during . Strong, diverse boards are key to shaping a vibrant cultural future for our communities.

"Cultural organisations and [...] their trustee boards need to reflect the communities they serve. Anybody should have a chance to be a trustee." Lynn Collins, one of our inspirational trustees at National Museums Liverpool, shares the importance of her work and the impact it has for local communiti...