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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

 

You can read Derek's full story here

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