Dingy Butterflies CIC is a community art organisation that provides opportunities for communities, primarily in Bensham & Saltwell, Gateshead, to work with and co-create projects with artists. 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 in an area with low participation.
We work with the communities to develop and improve creative skills, create pride amongst residents in the area 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.