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# Young people invited to join Wild Walls urban art programme in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/young-people-invited-to-join-wild-walls-urban-art-programme-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-07-29T08:54:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:38:59.000Z
- Description: A new urban art programme called Wild Walls is set to transform Ipswich this summer and autumn, offering young people aged 14-30 the chance to create murals and virtual reality graffiti art alongside established street artists.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Art, Photography & Film, #article, Art Eat Events, The Subversiv Collective, Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich Central, University of Suffolk, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** This initiative offers a unique opportunity for local youth to work alongside established street artists, transforming Ipswich's urban landscape while developing their artistic skills.

![Example of a Wild Walls mural in Lowestoft](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1722250101-mural-lowestoft-c-art-eat-events-1.jpg)

Example of a Wild Walls mural in Lowestoft (Art Eat Events)

**The big picture:** [Art Eat Events ](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/art-eat-events/)and [The Subversiv Collective](https://www.subversivcollective.com/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) are bringing creativity to central Ipswich through "Wild Walls," a programme funded by [Arts Council England](https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk), [Ipswich Borough Council](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-borough-council/) and [Ipswich Central](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-central/).

It aims to invigorate the town's cultural scene through a series of workshops and a culminating festival.

**Key details:**

- Participants will create murals and virtual reality graffiti art
- Workshops led by renowned artists, including ATMA, Woskerski, Nathan Murdoch, and Catalina Carvajal
- VR graffiti art to be exhibited at the [University of Suffolk](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/university-of-suffolk/)
- The programme concludes with a festival open to all ages

**What they're saying:**

- Iona Hodgson, Art Eat Events Co-Director: "This is a great opportunity for the young people of Ipswich to get involved in lots of exciting activities over the summer and autumn."
- Ian Dance of The Subversiv Collective, says the project will be "empowering for the young people, rewarding for the artists, and great for civic pride."
- Claudia West, Arts Council England praised the festival for "involving young people in inspiring artistic experiences and benefiting Ipswich's cultural landscape."

**What's next:**

- Exact dates for workshops and the festival are to be announced soon
- Young people can sign up at [wildwallsfestival.com](https://www.wildwallsfestival.com/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- Follow [@wildwallsfest](https://x.com/wildwallsfest?ref=ipswich.co.uk) on X for updates

**The bottom line:** Wild Walls offers a chance for Ipswich's youth to make their mark on the town, learn from professionals, and contribute to a cultural event that promises to engage the entire community.

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