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Announcing… our 2017 summer programmes
By Wac Arts on 04/07/201700
Our popular holiday programmes are back for another year, with a very special series of evening workshops in August in partnership with Strongback Productions. Find out more about this and other upcoming projects below. Wac Arts Summer Schools are generously supported by Arts Council England. Drama Summer School A week of drama workshops for 14-26 year olds in […] -
Wac Arts receives funding news to support its future as a thriving arts organisation for young people
Wac Arts mission is to empower young people to change their world through performing arts and media. Wac Arts is building a sustainable and vibrant future. To do this the organisation is on the vital journey to secure support for its delivery of diverse and inclusive arts training for those young people in Camden (and surrounding areas) who need it […] -
Wac Arts staff and young people attend London Youth’s 130th Birthday Celebrations
We were honoured to be invited to London Youth’s 130th birthday celebrations at Buckingham Palace at the end of May. London Youth is a network of over 300 community organisations that support young people across the capital through a range of dynamic schemes – they may be well over a century old but they’re not showing any signs of slowing […] -
The Wac Arts Weekender Review!
Last weekend saw 42 events run over four days and it was a fantastic success. With so much happening, the building came alive and we enjoyed every moment, whether it was watching our students with pride, listening to the experts at the panel discussions, showing potential new Wac Arts students around the building or watching the Masterclasses that were taught […] -
Wac Arts Weekender
The Wac Arts Weekender is a four day event opening the doors of Wac Arts, presenting our young people, professional artists and creative friends. Masterclasses, a Mothering Sunday tea party, open workshops, panel discussions, performances and lots more! 23rd-26th March 2017 http://WacArtsWeekender.eventbrite.co.uk As a key part of the future vision of Wac Arts, We are looking to develop our iconic […] -
Press Release – Wac Arts Awarded Contract
Wac Arts Awarded the Camden Council Contract for Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities Wac Arts is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Camden Council Contract for Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities for the next 3 years. Established in 1978, Wac Arts is a vibrant charity based in Belsize Park, […] -
Disabled Access Day
Don’t forget that Wac Arts is taking part in Disabled Access Day! Disabled Access Day is a movement that began in Scotland and have since spread into communities across the UK, now forming a national event. It’s all about people with disabilities visiting somewhere they haven’t been before, and creating opportunities to try something new in a safe, inclusive atmosphere. […] -
DramJam2K
Our disabilities groups ended another fantastic year with the dynamic and exciting event ‘DramJam’! It was a brilliant evening of entertainment, kicked off with performances from the over 18s group, who have spent the past few months devising their own plays and scenes around the theme of Healthy Living. The project has enabled the group to create and direct their […] -
Wac Arts at the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards
Staff and young people from Wac Arts had a lovely evening at the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards – 3 of our young people and one of our staff members were recipients of Jack Petchey Achievement Awards. Almost 2,000 schools, colleges and youth organisations throughout London and Essex run the scheme, which contributes millions of pounds each year. The scheme is […] -
Time Travel, Bargain Hunt and Think Tank
After a fab September representing Wac Arts at Parallel and Liberty Arts Festival along with Shape Arts, our disability programmes have kept up the pace with an action packed October! To kick the month off, our Creative Innovation for Inclusion (CiFi) Think Tank meeting was held. This a forum for industry professionals and young people met to discuss how to […]