25 years of The New Art Gallery Walsall

• Preview our new exhibition, The Joy Project – a heartfelt and personal exploration of what ‘joy’ means today, brought to life by the Gallery’s Youth Panel and local youth groups. From the beauty of nature to the power of music, this exhibition will be a celebration of positivity and hope.
• Enjoy a special performance by The Blue Lights Choir, a group created to empower young women in Walsall.
• Explore the whole Gallery during this late-night opening.

Please note: The Gallery will close early at 4.30pm in order to prepare for our birthday celebrations from 5.30-8pm. 

Can’t make our Thursday evening event? Why not join us during the last weekend of February half term:

• Saturday 22 February – Drop in to the Gallery for the daytime launch of The Joy Project, meet members of our Youth Panel and take part in a variety of free, fun activities. Walsall’s Youth Hopper Bus will be in Gallery Square offering DJ sessions, mixing workshops led by Soundclash, and karaoke and lyrics workshops with Blue Lights Choir. There will be participant led exhibition tours, and street dance led by Street Hype Walsall. (12-4pm. Free, drop-in)

• Sunday 23 February – Join us for a special birthday edition of Sunday Art Club! Make Gallery bunting and enjoy tea, squash and birthday cake. Sunday Art Club is our weekly art club for children and young people. Meet artists and creatives, learn to paint, sculpt, craft and more! (12-3pm. Free, donations welcome. Drop-in. Ages 4+)