Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events

ARTIVISTS

Are you interested in art and activism? Want to stand up for what you believe in and use your art to create change? Join Artivists.

This weekly session combines art and activism, supporting young people to take action against social issues that affect them and use their voices through the creation of art. The session focuses on issues relating to mental health, youth violence, LGBTQ rights, the school system, safe spaces, racism and more.

Make art that makes a difference! Join Artivists.

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Photo: Gorse Hill Studio

Location: Gorse Hill Studios
Date: 31 August 2026 – 23 August 2027
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 12-16
Price: £2.00

Upcoming sessions

31 August 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
7 September 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
14 September 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
21 September 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
28 September 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Showing the next 5 of 52 sessions.

Family friendly

Gorse Hill Studios

Gorse Hill Studios Cavendish Rd
Stretford
M32 0PS

01618668356

hello@gorsehillstudios.co.uk

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