WASH ARTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Wash Arts is a not-for-profit arts organisation based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. We develop creative opportunities for people living in and around Erewash. We run an inclusive programme of events, performances, exhibitions, workshops and other community -led projects using a wide variety of art-forms. Wash Arts recruits freelance artists to facilitate projects developed through consultation with the local community and also develops opportunities for artists to work in response to the locality. We also manage and coordinate projects and events for other arts organisations. Wash arts is a community-led not for profit arts organisation that was established in order to increase opportunities for people in Erewash and surrounding areas to become involved in The Arts. We develop and coordinate a range of projects in collaboration with groups from the community including events, creative projects, exhibitions, commissions and performances. We work with a wide range of art forms including photography, music, dance creative writing and 2 and 3 D visual arts and crafts and draw on a pool of professional artists to facilitate projects. We recognise the power of The Arts to give voice to local people whilst building skills, self esteem and local pride and strengthening our community and developing opportunities for local artists.