WX Wakefield

24/06/2025

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure exhibition at WX Wakefield is going on tour!

Sculptures created by Jason Wilsher-Mills Artist will be on display at Airedale, Castleford, Hemsworth, Pontefract, Stanley and Wakefield Libraries until Sunday 7 September 2025.

Alongside the sculptures you can also discover adventure-themed stories specially chosen by your library and by Jason himself! These include some of his favourite childhood books 📚

Find out more: wxwfd.short.gy/Community

Wakefield Libraries

23/06/2025

What's On | 23-29 June 2025

🌟 Jason and the Wakefield Adventure
Wed-Sun | 10am-5pm (closes 4pm on Sun) | Free
This new exhibition features brightly coloured psychedelic inflatables sculptures and interactive digital projections by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.

👩‍⚕️Health Checks at WX
Wed 25 Jun | 9:30am-3:30pm | Free
Recieve a comprehensive assessment tailored to your needs. Please note these Health Checks are located at WX Unit 1, accessible from Union Street.

🪑Chair Based Exercise
Wed 25 Jun | 10am-11am | Free
Our chair-based exercise sessions are perfect for older adults, those with limited mobility, or anyone who wants to stay active and have a good laugh along the way.

🪷 Tai Chi with Kathryn Prybus
Wed 25 Jun | 12pm-1pm | Free
This Tai Chi class welcomes adults looking for a calm and restorative way to move.

💃 Merrie Movers: Jive
Wed 25 Jun | 2pm-3pm | Free
Get your feet moving with our lively Jive sessions - fun, fast-paced and full of vintage flair.

📖 Creative Journaling for Wellbeing
Thurs 26 Jun | 6pm-8pm | £20 - booking essential
Explore the art of writing for wellbeing. Book here: wxwfd.short.gy/CreativeJournaling

❓ Quiz Night: Colin All Quizzers
Thurs 26 Jun | 8pm-10pm | Free
Pub quizzers… this one's for you! Join us for a night of trivia and laughs.

🪩 Toddler Disco
Fri 27 Jun | 9:30am-11:30am | Free
Get ready for a fun-filled, energy-burning morning at Wakefield Exchange’s Popstars and Rockstars musically themed Toddler Disco!

🦸 Superhero Life Drawing Workshop
Fri 27 Jun | 3pm-5pm | Free - booking essential
A fun, family-friendly introduction to life drawing, perfect for beginners of all ages, inspired by the new exhibition. Book here: wxwfd.short.gy/SuperheroLifeDrawing

🎤 Friday Night: Live at WX
Fri 27 Jun | 6pm-10pm | Free
Join us this week for music by Simon Walker and Scott Sartini!

🎨 Jason and the Wakefield Adventure: Drop-In Crafts
Sat 28 Jun | 10:30am-4:30pm | Free
Get creative together at our Family Drop-In Crafts – a fun, hands-on activity session for children and their grown-ups.

🤣 Comedy at WX
Sat 28 Jun | 7:30pm-10pm | £11 - booking essential
Join us for a good belly laugh this Saturday! Book here: wxwfd.short.gy/Comedy_June

🦸 The Jolly Pinder Story: Mixed Media Workshop
Sun 29 Jun | 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm | Free - booking essential
Step into a world of folklore and fantasy in this colourful workshop! Book here: wxwfd.short.gy/JollyPinderWorkshop

See the full events programme at wxwfd.short.gy/WhatsOn

Our Place Wakefield Experience Wakefield

23/06/2025

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure Exhibition
Opening Times ⏰

22/06/2025

Join us for a free British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Jason and the Wakefield Adventure - a big, bold exhibition at WX!

Led by Martin Glover, BSL facilitator, these relaxed tours explore the stories behind the artworks.

Tour Dates📅
Wednesday 25 June, 3pm
Sunday 27 July, 2pm
Tuesday 5 August, 2pm
Tuesday 19 August, 5pm

Book your space here: wxwfd.short.gy/BSLtours

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People Digitspace

21/06/2025

Step into a world of folklore and fantasy in our upcoming The Jolly Pinder Story: Mixed Media Workshop!

In this family-friendly workshop, you'll discover the folklore links between Jason Wilsher-Mills’ 'Jolly Pinder' and the legends of Robin Hood, then bring your own characters to life using recycled materials, vibrant paints, pens, pencils and a treasure trove of textured collage supplies.

📅Workshop Dates
Sunday 29 June | 10am-12pm
Sunday 29 June | 2pm-4pm
Sunday 17 August | 10am-12pm
Sunday 17 August | 2pm-4pm

Book your free tickets now: wxwfd.short.gy/JollyPinderWorkshop

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure is free exhibition taking place at WX Wakefield from Friday 20 June - Sunday 7 September 2025. Find out more: wxwfd.short.gy/JWMExhibition

21/06/2025

Calling All Musicians, Singers & Bands 🎶

Wakefield and West Yorkshire are bursting with creativity, and we know there’s a huge amount of musical talent right here in our community. That’s why we, and Creative Wakefield are committed to supporting local artists and giving both new and established acts a platform to shine.

Whether you’re a seasoned band or a solo artist just starting out, this is your chance to take the stage, connect with new audiences, and be part of Wakefield’s thriving live music scene.

📝 Apply now: wxwakefield.co.uk/Opportunities/Apply-to-Play-for-Musicians/Apply-to-play-form

Let’s make live music in Wakefield louder, prouder, and more exciting than ever.

21/06/2025

20/06/2025

If live music is your thing, then Wakefield Exchange is the place for you.

Since opening in February we've had a multitude of talented singers, bands and artists performing at the venue.

Coming up in the next couple of weeks we have:

Friday 20 June - The Brown Bird Quintet
Friday 27 June - 6pm Simon Walker, 8pm Scott Sartini

To find out more about what we have coming up visit www.wxwakefield.co.uk

20/06/2025

What a night 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate the opening of 'Jason and the Wakefield Adventure'!

It was wonderful to see our community come together to see this fantastic exhibition from Jason Wilsher-Mills MBE, which explores themes of disability, northern working-class heritage, popular culture and social history.

We had fantastic speeches from Councillor Hannah Appleyard, Pete Massey from Arts Council England, Julie Russell from Wakefield Council and of course the man of the moment Jason Wilsher-Mills Artist. There was live music from La Fox, a perfomance by DanceXplosion before everyone took to the dancefloor as Mrs R's Retro Roadshow played the classics. It was a night we won't forget!

This free exhibition is running from now until Sunday 7 September, with lots of workshops and activities taking place throughout the summer. Get all the details on our website and plan your visit today: wxwfd.short.gy/JWMExhibition

📸 JMA Photography

18/06/2025

OPENING THIS WEEK! Jason and the Wakefield Adventure

🗓️ Friday 20 June – Sunday 7 September 2025
📍 Wakefield Exchange
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Step into a world of bold colour, giant inflatables, and immersive digital art as Wakefield’s own Jason Wilsher-Mills Artist OBE brings his first large-scale hometown exhibition to life

Through vibrant sculptures and interactive storytelling, Jason celebrates disability, working-class northern heritage, and the power of imagination. Expect superheroes, surprises, and a whole lot of heart.

Can't wait until Friday? Then join us on Thurs 19 Jun from 6pm for our special preview evening!

🕰️Opening Hours
Term Time: Wed–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Summer Holidays (21 Jul–31 Aug): Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

🦻Accessibility & Inclusion
BSL tours, Audio Described tours, SEND Family Tours & Relaxed Hours available.

🎨 Free Drop-In Activities & Workshops
From superhero life drawing to mixed media crafts and character writing — there’s something for all ages!

Booking required for some sessions – find out more via the link in our bio or here:🔗wxwfd.short.gy/JWMexhibition

Sensory warning: Expect bright lights and sound throughout the space.

Let the Wakefield Adventure begin!

18/06/2025

Our first exhibtion workshop is THIS FRIDAY 📣

Unleash your inner artist at our FREE Superhero Life Drawing Workshop on the 20 June from 3pm-5pm. Get inspired by heroic poses and dynamic costumes as we sketch a live model dressed as a superhero, right in the heart of our Jason and The Wakefield Adventure exhibition.

All materials provided. Just bring your imagination!

Book now: wxwfd.short.gy/SuperheroLifeDrawing

Jason and the Wakefield Adventure is free exhibition taking place at WX Wakefield from Friday 20 June - Sunday 7 September 2025. Find out more: wxwfd.short.gy/JWMExhibition

Experience Wakefield

17/06/2025

Explore the amazing Jason and the Wakefield Adventure exhibition (after hours!)

To celebrate the exhibition's opening weekend, we're hosting a late night viewing with the lights adjusted to create an ambient mood.

📅 Saturday 21 June
⏰ 7pm-10pm
🔗wxwfd.short.gy/LateNightOpening

Feel free to grab a drink from The Exchange Tap as you take a leisurely stroll around the awe-inspiring exhibit, featuring both ceiling-hung and ground level artworks.