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Announcing… our 2017 summer programmes
By Wac Arts on 14/06/201700
We’re delighted to announce our summer programmes for 2017 – following huge demand we’re bringing back the enormously popular Wac Arts Circus School and WActive! Both are weeklong workshops taught by industry professionals in July, and are perfect for getting young people up, active and sharing new experiences with new friends. Wac Arts Circus School | Ages 5-13 24-28 July […] -
Wac Arts Running London Landmarks Half Marathon Next March!
Wac Arts is excited to announce that we have been successful in securing 10 places in London’s brand new Landmarks Half Marathon next March! 10 runners will take part in the 13 mile event to raise money for Wac Arts inclusive performing arts and media programmes. Wac Arts supports over 800 young people annually aged 5-25, whose circumstances might otherwise […] -
Wac Arts awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Wac Arts is delighted to announce that they have been awarded £60,000 over two years from Paul Hamlyn Foundation to support core organisational development. This funding will enable Wac Arts to become more robust financially and will therefore allow us to underpin the important work we do with young people, such as the Reach programme. The Reach project works with […] -
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 behind the scenes – building partners interviews – Akademi
Akademi One of our favourite things about our Belsize Park home is all the creative companies that share our building! We’ve decided to give you a peek behind the scenes at what’s happening with our building partners – the first we were lucky enough to speak to was Akademi. Read on to hear more about performances at Buckingham Palace, Illicit […] -
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, […] -
Wac Arts – Celebrating International Women’s Day
In 1978 Weekend Arts Centre as it was known then, was co founded by Theresa Noble, Ed Berman and Celia Greenwood and over the past 39 years, Wac Arts (as it is now known since changing its name in 2013) has always strived to provide a safe and inspiring environment for generations of young people to develop and grow – […] -
Wac Arts Supporter Sam Edge Raises over £1,500
Whilst the rest of us were sat on the sofa eating mince pies and watching Christmas specials on TV, Wac Arts supporter Sam Edge was having a rather different December… After months of training he flew over to Africa to attempt to scale Mount Kenya – a staggering 5100m – to raise money for Wac Arts. Shortly after he made […] -
Wac Arts 3rd Annual Christmas Fundraiser a Success
On Sunday 4 December actor and Patron Simon Callow led a star studded line up for Wac Arts’ annual Christmas fundraiser. The fundraiser, now in its third year, took place at the Old Hampstead Town Hall in Belsize Park and is a key part of the charity’s fundraising calendar, raising crucial funds for Wac Arts to continue to provide a […]