ARTISTS in Worcester are transforming an empty shop into a living room filled with artwork and poetry.

Crave Arts is turning the former Oasis shop in Chapel Walk in Crowngate Shopping Centre into a 'community living room' on Thursday, June 9. 

Steve Wilson from Crave Arts says a key aim of the project is to make visitors feel at home and the exhibition is set to have a homely theme. 

Members of the public are being invited to walk around the exhibition while also being given the option to sit on the many sofas dotted around and admire the artwork. 

 

Steve Wilson and Debbie Birch from Crave Arts said: "Thanks to the funding we have been able to work with communities on a subject that means so many things to so many people.

"The results have been fascinating and humbling.

"This free event is suitable for all ages and takes place between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 9th June, in the former Oasis Shop, Chapel Walk, Crowngate shopping centre.

"Poetry readings will take place between 1 and 2pm and all day people are invited to make their own poems and artwork on tiny houses."

The community living room is funded by The National Community Fund and the Places Called Home scheme to encourage shared understanding between communities after COVID-19. 

Over the years Crave Arts have worked with the Joy Group at Worcester Community Trust and collaborated with LikeU European Community Centre in Worcester to explore and create artwork revolving around the theme of 'home.' 

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Mr Wilson has also been involved in several creative projects around Worcester including the Worcester Plinth. 

In May people were excited to see giant fish installed on the top of the pump house by the River Severn.