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What we do....We provide high quality arts, crafts and BSL experiences for a wide range of customers.
Are you are a group or organisation that has been successful in securing funding for some engaging and meaningful creative/cultural activities?
Yes? Then get in touch today! |
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Same Difference Festival 2.8.25FREE tickets are now available for the #wvsamedifference Youth Festival:
- Saturday 2 August 2025 - West Park, Wolverhampton - 11am-6pm We will be delivering 3 different activities: - Carnival face masks and fans - Matisse style 'message to my future self' postcards & - Making musical instruments to play along to the live bands with Enjoy music from local bands, open mic, drop in creative arts and music workshops. There will also be Colourscape and immersive installation Free tickets now available from Eventbrite here: |
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Come and learn a song in British Sign Language with RAW's own Deaf role model, Gary O'Dowd!
This is a fun opportunity for all levels whether you are a beginner or can already sign. #communitymatters The National Lottery Community Fund Real Arts Workshops #BSL |
Our Purpose......is to engage people in meaningful creative experiences that enable them to build their confidence, meet new people, develop skills and break down barriers
Our Vision......we believe that Art is good for you
WHOEVER WHO YOU ARE! (Grayson Perry) |
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Our Work... |
We work with people of all ages in education, at festivals, and for one-off or on-going community projects, both in-person and online. We are fully inclusive and work with people with dementia, offenders and ex-offenders and neurodiverse people.
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“RAW has helped me to get out of the house and off my electricals!” |
“Continuing to put the people we support first, every step of the way.” City of Wolverhampton Council |
“Lets me socialise with other people and lets me get my confidence in my art.” |
Why do we do it?... |
There are numerous benefits to taking part in creative (and BSL) activities. We’ve created our own set of ‘infographics’ that explain why we do what we do.
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Introducing RAW - Arts and BSL projects, in BSL with audio description
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'TWO WORLDS' our original song performed at the Wey Aye Deaf Arts Festival in Newcastle upon Tyne, Nov 2024
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RAW / Mossley Art Club end of project review video
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HOW DO CREATIVE HOBBIES IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? (BUPA)Different parts of your brain are activated when you take part in creative activities. For example, research has shown that musicians have better connectivity between the left and right parts of their brains. This can help to improve cognitive function (the way your brain works). Simply listening to music can also stimulate your brain, and has been shown to improve cognitive function in people who have had a stroke...
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HOW ARTS CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION)Do you recognise a feeling of joy that you can get when taking part in cultural activities such as music, museums, dance groups and theatre?
Getting involved with the arts can have powerful and lasting effects on health. It can help to protect against a range of mental health conditions, help manage mental ill-health and support recovery... |
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