Live Art Jam event to bring some colour to Birkenhead’s Youth Market
Birkenhead resident Gweni-Louu, pictured in her studio, is one of the artists taking part in Art Jam at Birkenhead's Youth Market next month
Local artists are set to make their mark on Birkenhead Market’s covered outdoor space as part of a new Art Jam event.
Taking place at Wirral’s third Youth Market on Saturday 7th December, 8 artists from across Wirral and Merseyside will be using their talent to design large scale murals and installations, transforming Birkenhead Market’s shutters live throughout the day between 10am – 4pm.
This dynamic event – produced by Make CIC - is a chance for the public to see artists in action, creating vibrant and colourful murals designed to breathe new life into the market’s outdoor area. It promises to be a sensory experience, with a range of styles and techniques on display, offering something for everyone, from art enthusiasts to children and the wider local community.
Some of the artists confirmed to be taking part so far include:
Rachel Smith-Evans of Quirky Design Co, a decorative artist based at Make North Docks in Liverpool, who created artwork for both Eurovision and Taylor Town and has been featured on BBC’s The One Show and ITV
Gweni-Louu, a Birkenhead resident and visual artist who is known for her vibrant abstract paintings of the North Wales coastline
Catherine Rogers, from Liverpool, who is known for creating detailed, intricate paper designs, sculptures, and installations that bring narratives to life through image-based storytelling
Michelle Murray, a Wirral resident and interdisciplinary artist. Specialising in illustration, drawing inspiration from everyday life to childhood. Michelle’s work encompasses a variety of media ranging from 3D work, painting and printing to express her ideas
And for anyone inspired to pick up a paintbrush after watching the professionals in action, Art Jam will also offer visitors the chance to get involved and create artwork of their own. Liverpool-based Zap Graffiti will host a series of workshops throughout the day, allowing the public to tap into their artistic side and contribute toward a community mural. There’s no need to book, and people are invited to join in at the rolling sessions between 10am – 4pm.
Art Jam will take place as part of the latest Youth Market event, which offers young entrepreneurs a free platform to showcase their products or services within the local community. More than 25 traders are already signed up, and with previous events in Liscard and New Brighton attracting over 8,500 people between them, the Birkenhead event – taking place in the run up to Christmas – is set to be the biggest yet. Youth Market is still inviting applications from both traders and performers, and those interested can sign up here.