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
30
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.
7682
Audience Members
Our projects to engage a wide audience. We believe that engaging in great art experiences can have impactful social benefits.
New Light Show to Celebrate 30 Years of Bolsover Lantern Parade!
This December will mark the 30th year of the Bolsover Lantern Parade and to celebrate Junction Arts is bringing a new light show to Bolsover Castle!
Bright Winter Nights is an immersive light experience that will take place within the castle’s walls on Friday 1st December, the day before the lantern parade. Light projections, images and sounds from the last three decades will bring the castle walls to life, featuring the stories of local people and their lantern parade experiences.
Supporting Wellbeing with Six Pillars
Junction Arts’ project Six Pillars project aims to support the emotional health and wellbeing of young people, aged 11-18, in six communities across Bolsover District and North East Derbyshire. Helping them to build life-long skills, create new friendships, improve confidence and self-esteem for healthy futures.
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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