We believe in the power of co-design and bringing people together through creativity. WordFest is a month-long festival celebrating words, running throughout May 2023, as part of Wakefield Council's annual festival programme.

At Buttercrumble, community is one of our core values. We give back by delivering creative services to our local charities and generating work opportunities within the area. This month, we supported Wetherby Lions, and the Wetherby Riverside Bandstand Trust.

Here’s a huge welcome to Laura! Whenever we introduce our Community Happiness Manager, people are always thrilled by the role’s name! It’s the perfect fit for Buttercrumble because we are the Happiness Atelier, serving our community.

At Buttercrumble, community is so important to us. We wholeheartedly believe it’s built from creativity, communication and collaboration. Our Creative Champion, Thyra, is a brilliant advocate for these values, so it’s a delight to introduce you! Read on to learn more about Thyra’s experience.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at our recent Take a Seat! project, featuring a video of the process. We painted the bench for weeks, so we could fully immerse ourselves in the East Leeds community. We painted on-site and were able to converse with a range of different people. It was a lovely experience to have following months of isolation.

The benefits of engaging with arts and culture are clear — it can lead to a happier life, full of self-expression. As specialists within the cultural sector, how can you communicate this to the public? Another run-of-the-mill exhibition may not always capture your audience’s imagination.