vision

Urban Wilderness CIC increase the quality of and opportunities for artistic engagement for underserved communities.

mission

We use arts commissions, interventions and events to explore shared spaces, empower communities, and make space for underrepresented voices.

Creative high streets

We run a regular, free to access arts programme at The Moony Club, our ex-shop unit in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

in the balance

An Artist-led program of talks, screenings, and creative workshops radically repositioning our relationship with nature

In the Balance takes place every second Thursday of the month, 7pm - 9pm

Feminist Film Club

A monthly club for those who love film and want to build a community for women-led cinema in Stoke-on-Trent.

Each month, we screen a film directed by a woman. We are trans and non-binary inclusive. After the screening we invite everyone to join a discussion. Each session includes an info sheet to provide a little more context about the film and director. You are welcome to watch the film and leave, but we’d love you to stay for the discussion.

Sign up to the mailing list to join the club. Feminist Film Club is screened every last Thursday of the month at 7:30pm.

photo Club

Photo Club is a space for photographers and those interested in photography to develop skills together, share inspiration, talk through challenges, and explore the power of visual storytelling

Every third Thursday of the month, 7pm - 8:30pm

Art Club

Artist-led space for young people to take part in creative activities that support wellbeing and mental health

Art Club is for 8 to 17 year olds and takes place on Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6pm. Art Club is currently full. Click the link below to sign up and join the waiting list.

TEEN SQUAD

A space for teenagers to watch self-selected films, get creative and learn new performance skills.

Teen Films are screened on the first Thursday each month. Activities and workshops are arranged in blocks. Contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com or 07432 663368 for more information and to join the WhatsApp group.

Creative Volunteers

A warm and welcoming team creating large-scale street decorations, costumes and installations together.

Creative Volunteers meet every Wednesday (during term time) between 10am and 12noon. Drop in when you can to get involved.

 community arts festivals

 inclusive infrastructure

We work in partnership with Black-led organisations in Stoke on Trent to provide fundraising and production support for events, organisational development and sustainable career paths. We offer one-on-one mentor support to individuals applying to Arts Council England for the first time to increase the diversity of creatives working in the city and across the region.

creative COMMUNITY Hub

The Moony Club is a warm and welcoming space where everyone is welcome to build supportive, creative clubs and share ideas to improve the town for local community. See more details on our What’s On page.

OPEN DOOR

Open Door is a warm and welcoming space for anyone to enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast and have a chat. No need to book, just drop in between 10am and midday.

Meet Locality Connector Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family.

Longton Town Forum

Every month, on the first Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm, businesses, community groups and interested individuals come together to share what’s happening in Longton, to support and collaborate with each other. Everyone is welcome!

If you can’t make it in person, but would like to join in, we can send a zoom link to you to connect remotely. Email admin@urbanwildernesscic.com to join the mailing list.

Mental Health Peer Support

Changes Health & Wellbeing provide free drop-in sessions every Friday morning, 10am - 12midday. Open to any adults. Just turn up!

guest blog

Follow