BROMSGROVE’S variety of artistic talent will be on display for all to see at a special event at Artrix this weekend.
The Creative Arts Showcase 25 will take place from 10am to 4.30pm tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday (November 9).
Local groups will be showcasing what they do, including drama groups and a variety of performers.
Among them will be a Samba Band, Rock Chor, Salties Folk, youth acting, Ukrainian dance and much more.
And there will be the chance for people to get involved and undertake taster sessions to see what art genres suit them.
Taking technology to a new level, there will also be Virtual Reality Taster Sessions where people will be able to visit anywhere in the world with National Geographic or create their own unique art with Tilt Brush or enjoy Meta gaming.
Florence Nightingale the lady with the hammer will put on a theatre performance and there will be the lively and engaging Worcester Words Open Mic (hosted by Dave James, aka The Coach).
People will also be able to view Creative Arts Showcase’s exhibition on the walls of Artrix.
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Other activities include free art and craft for families, a free silent disco, make and take mini seasonal workshops and artisan food, including the Ukrainian Cafe and Pizza Heaven.
The Saturday will be compered by Bromsgrove Standard editor Tristan Harris and local comedian Fat Theo will be the master of ceremonies on the Sunday.
The Showcase’s Community Outreach has continued to grow throughout 2025, reaching even more people with its popular ‘Creative Friends’ community project.
This low and no-cost programme for arts, crafts and wellbeing has been a huge success in Bromsgrove.
Project manager Annmarie Hulley said everyone was thrilled to see how quickly it took off.
“Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are able to offer creative opportunities to people who may not have the resources to access them otherwise.
“Showcase 25 is more than just an event – it’s a community movement that celebrates the creative spirit in and around Bromsgrove and the villages.”
Bromsgrove MP, Bradley Thomas, said: “It’s heartening to see what a difference grassroots organisations really can make to improve community and cohesion in these unsettling times.”
Visit: creativeartshowcase.org or go to: facebook.com/creativeartshowcase for more on this mass celebration of the arts in Bromsgrove.
