About 109
Last Updated on Monday, 16 May 2011 20:27 Written by Administrator
Space 109 Community Arts Centre in Walmgate, within the York's city walls.
We host many cultural and community events, along with providing space for exhibitions, parties, music and drama. If you have a new idea, come and talk to us.
We are the community “hub” where people can relax in a large homely setting and have some ownership of the space, giving an underprivileged community opportunities that are rarely found on a council estate. Resident’s portraits hang on the walls alongside work from artists and local children. The kitchen is fully equipped and well used, churning out soup and chilli for community meetings and events.
We offer a large studio for messy art activities, and a media room for quiet study, IT and homework.Regular activities are: Yum Yum cooking and homework club for over 8's, Dan’s Singing group, Parent Rescue, Arty time, Kids Art Night, Stitchers in Space, Home crafts, Life Drawing, Acoustic music events, Cafe’s, Portrait Sculpting, Poetry nights, Art Exhibitions and more...see our events pages for details.
We are always ready to hear new ideas and encourage ‘first timers’ to try their hand at putting on their own activities. This can range from students organising events, young musicians trying their hand at playing live, charity cafe’s, art club exhibitions. For such people our charge is minimal, making Space 109 affordable for all.
Space 109 is funded through event fees, room hire and grants.
Life drawing at Space 109
Be a volunteer!
Got time on your hands or skills to share? We have opportunities for -
- ......... a general helper for a couple of hours per week, to assist with light maintenance and organising storage spaces.
- Homework Club Volunteer: Are you an ex-teacher or trainee teacher looking for a new challenge? Help set up Space 109's homework club for school-age children and young people from the Walmgate area, many of whom don't have a quiet place to work at home. Two to three hours per week. Experience working with young people preferred.
- Parent & Toddler Group Volunteer: Are you a parent or someone looking for experience working in the community? Help set up a new parent and toddler group at Space 109 to support local mums and dads. Two to three hours per week.
- Youth Art Volunteer: Are you a budding artist who enjoys working with young people? Help out at Space 109's weekly art sessions for young people aged 8-16 years. Responsibilities include helping plan creative activities, setting up, supervising and supporting young people and tidying up. Mondays 5.30-7.30pm.
Interested? Contact us