Beyond the Bassline shines a spotlight on different voices and perspectives to celebrate Black British music as a form of entertainment and vehicle for community, as well as a source of liberation, protest and education. Stepping into carnivals, clubs and record shops across the country, Beyond the Bassline draws on different places that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres.

Open 5pm-7pm   

This Artwalk, come and see our new exhibition showcasing the John Goodchild Collection. This collection came into the care of the West Yorkshire Archive Service in 2017. It is believed to be one of the largest private collections relating to Yorkshire collected by a single individual.

John’s passion for preserving our heritage has left us with an unrivalled and rich resource for anyone interested in the history of Yorkshire. For the first time, West Yorkshire Archive Service will be showcasing some of the treasures and curiosities from this important local collection.

Take a look at our cabinet of curiosities, browse the books in John’s Corner or try your hand at writing with a feather quill. We will also be hosting the Wakefield Camera Club in our Learning Zone.

Open 5pm-8pm   

Marie is an artist based in Westgate Studios (B11 on the second floor) who works with charcoal, oils and sometimes integrates them with other mediums. Marie’s theme for this Artwalk is the colourful nature of cats.

Studio B11   
Open 5pm-9pm   

Open Studios and work in progress.

Studio B15   

I'll be exhibiting my collages and will also be selling some large wooden frames, clip frames and secondhand sketchbooks.

Studio B8