City centre enjoys a cultural revolution.

From: Wakefield Express (Wakefield, England) | Date: December 12, 2007 | Copyright information

A cultural revolution has arrived with the opening of a new art studio in the heart of Wakefield.

A group of artists moved into Westgate Studios in March after they were forced out of premises on the Waterfront by building work on the Hepworth gallery and regeneration of the area.

Now up and running with a wide range of artists, the group, formerly known as Wakefield ArtsMill, will celebrate the official opening of the studios on Monday.

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