Wakefield Exchange and artist Jason Wilsher-Mills are proud to present ‘Jason and the Wakefield Adventure’, Jason’s first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown of Wakefield.
Jason Wilsher-Mills was born in Wakefield in 1969. At 11 years old, Jason was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition triggered by chickenpox, which confined him to a wheelchair. Through brightly coloured psychedelic inflatables sculptures and interactive digital projections, Jason’s artworks celebrate disability, northern working-class heritage, popular culture and social history.
For more information about Jason Wilsher-Mills, visit: www.jwmartist.co.uk
Sensory Warning: This exhibition will have noise and bright lights.
Opening Times
Term Time
Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm
Summer Holidays (21 Jul - 31 Aug)
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm
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Accessibility
As part of the exhibition we will be hosting BSL Guided Tours, Audio Described Tours, Family Tours for SEND and hosting Relaxed Hours.
Get all the details here.
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Drop-In Activities
Welcome Tour
Every Thursday, 11am
Join our onsite team for a short intro to the exhibition, grab a map and enjoy the space in your own time.
Drop-In Family Crafts
Term Time: Saturdays
School Holidays: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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Workshops
All events are free but booking is essential.
Superhero Life Drawing
Friday 20 June, Friday 27 June, Friday 4 July, Friday 11 July, Friday 18 July & Friday 5 September
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The Jolly Pinder Story: Mixed Media Workshop
Sunday 29 June & Sunday 17 August
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Create Your Own Character - Writing Workshop
Sunday 6 July & Sunday 20 July
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Wakefield Heart Badges – Mixed Media Workshop
Sunday 27 July, Sunday 10 August & Sunday 7 September
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Your Life as a Hero’s Journey – Drawing Workshop
Sunday 27 July, Sunday 10 August & Sunday 7 September
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Pop Up Choir - Singing Workshop
Sunday 31 August
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Jason and the Wakefield Adventure
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