Young Worle

Big Wall project to create new artwork for Worle

A new collaborative project, Big Wall, is empowering young Art Activists in Weston-super-Mare to co-create a legacy artwork for the Worle area. Launched in November 2024, this Big Worle initiative is funded by Local Trust and supported by Weston-super-Mare Town Council and Super Culture.

Led by Weston-based artist Sam Francis and Community Producer Sophie Shepherd, the project engages young people (aged 13-16) in creative workshops, exploring different styles of wall art to develop a public artwork for the central blue zone in Worle. The final artwork will be unveiled in Summer 2025.

Painting on the wall in an alleyway in Weston-super-Mare.

Big Wall art activists exploring art in Weston-super-Mare.

Following presentations at Worle Community School and Priory Community School, a group of young people have formed an Art Activist panel. Through a programme of activities, including:

Hands-on workshops with guest artists
Creative activism sessions
Exploring street art, murals, stencilling & digital mapping
Trips to iconic art sites in Bristol and London

Participants will develop their unique artistic voices while learning how public art can inspire social change.

Chips painted on the wall by a street artist in Weston-super-Mare.

"Activist Art challenges the status quo to inspire change through creative expression. ‘Big Wall’ will help young people explore how their art can communicate ideas and messages that reflect their local community and the wider world."

— Sam Francis, Project Facilitator

Community Impact & What’s Next

Big Worle is excited to collaborate with Super Culture to bring this inspiring project to life.

Creative sessions so far have included:

A graffiti name tag workshop
A glow-in-the-dark UV art event at Big Worle Hub’s Halloween
A guided tour of Weston Wallz led by artist Bev G Star
A protest poster workshop with muralist Rosa ter Kuile (RTiiiKA)

As part of the Big Local funding programme by Local Trust, this initiative ensures a lasting creative legacy for Worle.

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Big Wall art activists.

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