Dingy Butterflies CIC is a community art organisation that provides opportunities for Gateshead communities, to work with and co-create projects with artists, experts and academics. We create platforms for residents and community organisations to consider what it means to live, work and play in Gateshead. Through social engagement and activism that materialises through creative endeavour we explore issues through a place based approach.
We work with the communities to develop and improve creative skills, create pride amongst residents and increase opportunities for people to have a voice in local decision-making. Through creativity we want to increase accessibility and enjoyment of local resources and to support people in learning new creative skills through participation in cultural events and projects.