Collection Exhibitions

The Joy Project

Over the last year, members of the Gallery’s youth panel have developed a collaborative exhibition exploring the concept of ‘joy’. The project provides an opportunity for under 25s to develop in confidence, build social skills, learn about positive mental health and gain useful work experience, working as part of our Collections Youth Panel.

As part of the exhibition, the panel will revive the Gallery’s popular ‘The People’s Show’ from the 1990s. As well as young people as part of the panel, the Gallery have been working with groups including local The Blue Lights Choir, Funky Kids, Thomas Telford College and Braidwood School to explore the concept of joy from their perspectives.

Exhibition preview

Thursday 20 February, 6-9pm. Free, all welcome.

Daytime exhibition launch

Saturday 22 February, 12-3pm. Free, all welcome

Drop in to the Gallery for the daytime launch of The Joy Project, meet members of our Collections 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 a hip hop cypher led by Street Hype Walsall.

Comfy Club Collective x The Joy Project closing event

Saturday 5 July, 2-4pm. Free. Intended for young people around the ages of 16-25. Please book to guarantee your place at the workshop.

Join us for the closing weekend of The Joy Project, featuring a drawing and painting workshop, using your memories as the subject! This is inspired by The Joy Project’s update of The People’s Show, photographs depicting young people with their collections, including Comfy Club member Sarah, and her Sandy Liang clothing collection!

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