Happy Friday from the Wigan & Leigh Art Map team!

This month we celebrated the 3rd birthday of the art map at Kawa’s Coffee & Wine Bar. 

Special thanks to artists Olivia Taberner, Abigail Lythgoe and Emily Robson from Everyday’s Taking Shape programme for delivering super fun workshops, from ink painting to badge making. Check out the vibe here!

To mark the occasion, we asked everyone to share their love for arts and culture in Wigan borough. Here’s what they had to say:

• FRIENDS = NETWORKS = SUPPORT IN MY HOME TOWN!
• Love our brilliant supportive community!
• Enthusiastic and creative always <3
• Can leave and still come back… Wigan is always welcoming + a safe space to make + be professional
• Networks spanning 12+ years *****

Upcoming Events

Art Map drop-in sessions – last one!

Pop along to talk all things art map over a brew and a biscuit. Come and meet the team and get to know the local arts scene – all welcome.

Hindley Library: Saturday 11th April 10.30am-12.00pm

New #OnTheArtMap

This month we have welcomed so many new faces to the map, taking our total to well over 100 artists and arts organisations! 

One of our new pins is Brighter Better Orrell, who have an exciting opportunity to work with them on a mural. Get in touch at info@brighterbetterorrell.org.uk for more info.

We’re also delighted to welcome:

• Ey-Up Wigan
• Abigail Lythgoe
• Michelle J Mawdsley
• Jason Lythgoe-Hay
• Olivia Taberner
• Emily Tuck

See them on the map here!

Opportunities

Artist Features

Are you an artist already listed on the Wigan & Leigh Art Map?
We’re inviting creatives from the map to take part in featured spotlights on our social media channels.

If you want your work shared on our socials, just drop us a message. Let’s celebrate the creativity on our doorstep 🎨

Liz, Elysia & Charlotte