Junction Arts
Art inspiring change
We are an award winning community arts charity, based in Derbyshire. Since 1976, we have developed and delivered engaging arts experiences within disadvantaged areas, to improve wellbeing, build confidence and skills, address inequality and inspire positive change.
Our Impact in 2022/23
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Artists
We are dedicated to supporting local artists.
181
Workshops
Our workshops are created to enhance the wellbeing of our participants and provide high quality art experiences that aim to develop skills and inspire change.
1447
Engaged Participants
We develop accessible, enjoyable opportunities that are co-created with the participants – for the participants.
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Audience Members
Our projects to engage a wide audience. We believe that engaging in great art experiences can have impactful social benefits.
Six Pillars Summer Activities
This summer Junction Arts ran an exciting schedule of free arts workshops for 11-18-year-olds who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, find it difficult to build relationships or are SEND.
Working with with seven professional artists we delivered a varied programme of workshops, which included film making, animation, messy paint and photography!
Six Pillars is an arts and wellbeing programme, commissioned by Healthy North East Derbyshire Partnership and the Bolsover Partnership with funding from Derbyshire County Council. The Project is led by Junction Arts in partnership with Direct Education Business Partnership.
Families turn out for the first Chesterfield Children's Festival
Over 8,000 people attended the first Chesterfield Children’s Festival at the weekend, with over 4,000 children participating in the weekend’s workshops and activities.
The free two-day event at Queen’s Park was organised by local arts charity, Junction Arts and was funded by Arts Council England. The line-up included live music, comedy, silent disco walking tours, theatre, art workshops, storytelling and games – with children of all ages taking part.
Record-Breaking Year for Tapton Lock Festival 2023
The Tapton Lock Festival returned this month, with a host of new activities and performances for local families to enjoy.
Over 3,000 people attended the two-day festival at the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, making it the most-attended year since it started in 2012.
“It’s always important to keep your hands and head busy!” – Derek
Derek’s Story
Derek has discovered an accessible place where he learns new skills, has met new friends and has found a sense of belonging within his community.
Our work
We deliver all of our work in communities and local spaces becoming embedded in the communities we serve. We deliver projects that are relevant and distinctive to participants, situation and place.
Our projects
We deliver all of our work in communities and local spaces becoming embedded in the communities we serve. We deliver projects that are relevant and distinctive to participants, situation and place.
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