PULSE is a 3-day Festival in Walsall town centre, exploring the experience of being a young person in 2024. Created by young people, shared with everyone.
WIth a packed programme of workshops, performances, community events, and interactive installations, PULSE Festival takes place across Walsall town centre from the 1st-3rd November. All art created through this project will be exhibited within a digital gallery on this page once created, and will be published into a book which will be distributed within the local community.
COMING UP...
Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up
Sunday 1st December, 12-4pm
Walsall New Art Gallery
Open Mic Night & Music Quiz
Details TBA
PAST EVENTS...
Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up & Mini Art Exhibition
Thursday 24th October 11am-3pm
Walsall Youth Conference, Shelfield Academy
Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up
Tuesday 29th October 11:30am-1:30pm
Black History Month Celebration, Walsall Arena
Art Exhibition & Free Drop-in Art Workshops
Take a look at the artworks created so far, and make some of your own. No experience needed and we'll provide all materials, just give it a go.
Friday 1st November, 11am-4pm
The Crossing at St Pauls (2nd floor), Walsall
Early-Career Creatives Networking & Social Event
Join us for an evening of fun, with social activities, networking, and free food. Open to all who identify as an early career creative.
Friday 1st November, 5-7pm
St Matthew’s Centre (Blue Room), Walsall
Pop-up Freestyle Challenges & Street Activities
Your chance to share your hidden talents on the street and gain a new audience.
Saturday 2nd November, Daytime
Walsall Town Centre
Giant Chalkboards Installation Pop-up & Family Activities
Leave your message on our giant chalkboards and take part in a range of creative activities, with something for all ages.
Sunday 3rd November, 10am-3pm
Walsall Arboretum (near visitor centre)
DIGITAL GALLERY
Our digital gallery gives a permanent home to all of the work created during PULSE Festival, whether this is a piece of art or a response left on the giant chalkboards. This will be added to over the coming weeks and months, providing a permanent record of this celebration of Walsall.