WX Wakefield Exchange

Union St, WF1
Step-free Toilets
WX (Wakefield Exchange) is an exciting city centre destination in Wakefield where work and play converge. Sited on Union Street next to the bus station, it opens in 2025 with a whole array of events.

Coming up at the next Artwalk on 29th Jan

Hope in Wakefield
Two Destination Language and Nadia Sokolenko

The windows of disability arts commissioner Unlimited's new home at WX displays a vision of hope at a time when global challenges - from military conflicts to the climate crisis to the cost-of-living pressures - feel overwhelming.

Artists Katherina Radeva (originally from Bulgaria, now living in Scotland), Alister Lownie (Scotland) of Two Destination Language, along with Nadia Sokolenko (Ukraine) worked with The Art House’s Studio of Sanctuary to craft this series of banners. They invite us to reflect on hope in all its forms. What do we hope for? What might hope look like? How do we nurture it in ourselves and others?

The installation transforms these shared visions into an artwork that celebrates hope as a vital force. From everyday aspirations to dreams for a better world, it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and connect.

The exhibition is to be viewed from the outside so wrap up warm - cupcakes will be available to entice Artwalkers to brave the January temperatures! (standard, vegan and gluten free available).

Open Exhibition lit 4pm-12 midnight. Cupcakes available 5-7pm.