Urban Wilderness CIC is a community arts organisation based in Stoke‑on‑Trent. This archive highlights key projects and events that illustrate our practice, partnerships and impact. During this period, the organisation was led by founding co-directors Laurel Gallagher, Isla Telford, and Jenny Harper. Our flagship annual events — Pig Walk Parade and Winter Gathering — are included here as recurring anchor entries, alongside other major commissions and collaborations.
Urban Wilderness CIC set a live brief for University of Staffordshire architecture students, whose bold design proposals reimagined Longton town centre. The projects were later shared with the community at The Moony Club, inspiring conversation about culture-led regeneration and future possibilities for the town.
Read MoreA creative drop-in event in Longton exploring how people understand sunlight, skin, wellbeing and memory — combining community conversations, art, and research led by Keele University historian Dr Ben Anderson.
Read MoreA community biodiversity project in Longton combining nature walks, creative workshops and citizen science, supported by Keele University and featuring Dawn Chorus by Leanne Cunningham.
Read MoreUrban Wilderness CIC provides participatory research methods training for researchers and practitioners, exploring creative, inclusive and ethical ways to work with communities.
Read MoreUrban Wilderness CIC collaborated with Keele University and Natural England to explore how participatory storytelling can deepen community connection to sensitive natural landscapes. A fieldwork encounter at Wybunbury Moss revealed how creativity helps young people build meaningful relationships with place.
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