Wolverhampton Art Gallery have announced they will host a series of events to celebrate Pride weekend, including family workshops and a special Friday Late event.

Starting on Sunday 11 May and continuing every Saturday and Sunday leading up to the celebration, the venue will be hosting banner and flag making workshops. Get creative and craft your very own flag or banner to proudly wave on Saturday 8 June celebrating love, diversity and equality together at Wolverhampton Pride.

To kick off Pride weekend, the Art Gallery will be staying open late on Friday 7 June to host a special Friday Lates event showcasing some of the best talent of the LGBT+ creative community. There is currently an open call for spoken word artists to perform at this event – further info is at PRIDE Friday Lates and the open call closes on Sunday 26 May.

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On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June, artist and educator Exodus Crooks will be leading an ink and collage workshop. Participants will create pieces to celebrate Pride while reflecting on their own identities. Children will cut images from old magazines and newspapers, collaging them together to form new portraits. They'll then use ink to paint shapes, symbols, and patterns onto their portraits, resulting in exciting new artworks celebrating individuality.

Closing off the weekend on Sunday 9 June and starting at 1pm, Drag Queen Story Hour UK will be providing an afternoon of entertaining and interactive children's shows and crafts featuring drag queen Aida H Dee.

Events at Wolverhampton Art Gallery are free but spaces are limited. Please book your free tickets at Wolverhampton Pride 2024.