Gipsyville
Absolutely Cultured has been working with local partners and residents in The Shires to make positive changes to their neighbourhood. This social action project is part of a series that have been taking place since 2018 that use creative approaches to respond to what local people told us matter to them most.
Gipsyville Library events
Absolutely Cultured hosts drop-in coffee and chat sessions every Wednesday 10am-12pm. We also put on creative workshops at Gipsyville Library, every Saturday from 10am-12pm.
The residents from these workshops worked with artist Andy Pea to imagine what the local area might look like in the year 2050. They displayed these artworks on lamp posts as part of the HU4 Gallery exhibition in May 2022.
Imagination Alley
Imagination Alley is a mural spanning 120 metres and is part of a social action project which will also involve improvements to pocket spaces that are frequently fly-tipped.
The mural design was created and led on by Andy Pea, who had help from volunteers and residents of all ages, coming together to contribute on various open paint days. The hope is that this colourful backdrop will now provide inspiration for the younger generation and encourage them to use their imagination for play.
Date
In progress since October 2020
Location
Bottom of Devon Street, Dorset Street and Essex Street in The Shires
Upcoming events

Nobody by Motionhouse. Image © Dan Tucker
Nobody: A Dance-Circus Adventure

Model City workshop, Absolutely Cultured © Thomas Arran
Learning Resources and Activities

Installation view. HSG Open Call. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery and the artist, 2022. © Absolutely Cultured
HSG Open Call

Yoga @ Humber Street Gallery. Creative Hull, 2021. Courtesy of Absolutely Cultured © James Mulkeen
Yoga @ Humber Street Gallery

Fruit Factory Network site visit to Bloc Projects, Sheffield © Absolutely Cultured
INTER_CHANGE

Installation view, 2022. Harold Offeh, Stranger in the Village. © Yuzuru Nemoto
Hull Television Workshop, Harold Offeh

Thursday Lates: Otis Mensah & G, 2021. Courtesy of Humber Street Gallery © Studio Blue Creative