Cartwheel Arts has been sparking creativity in Rochdale for over 35 years. They believe art should be for everyone — not just in galleries, but on estates, in parks, and at kitchen tables. Their projects tackle real issues like mental health, equality, and belonging, always in partnership with local people. LGBTQ+ communities feature strongly in their work, from creative writing and photography projects to inclusive festivals that celebrate the borough’s diversity. They also run Art for Wellbeing workshops and “Tell Us Another One,” a storytelling network connecting communities through words. The tone is warm and empowering — the sort of place you walk into feeling like a participant, not an audience. If you’re after creative confidence, conversation and care rolled into one, Cartwheel’s your lot.
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LGBTQ+ snapshot
- LGBTQ+ led or owned
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- LGBTQ+ focused programming
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- Gender inclusive facilities
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- Inclusion policy or statement
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- Community engagement
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