WORKING CLASS
CREATIVES 

Creative expression often thrives when people come together to share skills, ideas, and stories. Recently, Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosted a unique event that brought working class creatives into the spotlight. The Screenprinting Workshop and Social, held during the gallery’s Friday lates, offered more than just a chance to learn a craft. It became a space to connect, create, and discuss how art can reflect and support working class voices. A Hands-On Screenprinting Experien

We recently visited Quench Gallery in Margate to introduce Working Class Creatives (WCC) and share a lively screenprinting session with local working-class artists. This event was more than just an art workshop; it was a celebration of community, creativity, and the power of self-organisation. WCC has grown from a simple need for connection into a vibrant space where working-class creatives exchange skills, ideas, and support. Here’s a closer look at how this collaboration un

'Many Hands' at Sunnybank Mills, Farsley, ran from 12th July to October 2025. It was a unique showcase that brought together powerful stories of working-class life from the 1970s to today. Featuring the work of UK-based artists from diverse generations and backgrounds, the exhibition explored how industry shapes community, identity, and tradition. Curating this exhibition was a rewarding experience that connected local history with contemporary artistic voices, creating a spa

Outpost invited Working Class Creatives Database to collaborate on their members’ show. Because both of our organisations are...

As we close GLORY BOX  at Sadie Coles The Shop, we’re sharing something that lived alongside the exhibition: a short publication titled A...

It's hard to believe that discarded newspapers and magazines can serve such a powerful tool for storytelling and self expression, but...

We are excited to announce the extension of GLORYBOX at The Shop, Sadie Coles HQ, 62 Kingly St, W1 We will be open on the 8th, 15th and...

Working Arts Club and Working Class Creatives - two forces advocating for and uplifting working class voices in the arts - are teaming up...

We had an amazing time last week with members of AWITA & Working Arts Club; A n evening designed to bring people together on common...

At Joy Festival by Acrylicize, we decided to ditch the usual panel discussion and try something different. Instead of people on stage...

When we hear the words 'inherited' or ‘collection’ in the context of art, we often think of wealth, artefacts, or institutional value....

Introducing our next exhibition in the Gallery - Many Hands. Created in collaboration with Working Class Creatives, the show explores the...