Celebrating Women in Sport on Chelmsford’s Market Square!

Come and meet Paralympian Anne Warfula Strike MBE, with motivational chat and inspirational shout outs. Anne is featured on the new mural on Market Square by Street Artist 7th Pencil, and will be in conversation with Claire Gevaux from Culture Chelmsford.

A new mural by 7th Pencil

As part of Concrete Canvas, the street art festival taking place across the city this month, street artist 7th Pencil is creating a new large-scale mural in Market Square. The piece is a bold and vibrant celebration of women in Sport, capturing the energy, diversity and achievement of women athletes from across Essex. Commissioned by Chelmsford City Council in partnership with Essex Cricket.

The Art of Breaking Barriers
Anne Wafula Strike MBE

Saturday 23 May 4.15-5.15pm
Market Square, Chelmsford

Chelmsford welcomes Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike MBE to Market Square this May. Paralympian, public speaker, inclusion campaigner and author, Anne is one of the amazing athletes featured in the new mural, whose life is a story about resilience and courage, and the power of sport to cross every kind of boundary.

Anne will be on Market Square in conversation with Claire Gevaux, CEO of Culture Chelmsford. Free event, no booking required.

This event is part of Essex Cultural Diversity Project’s Stand Up For Diversity programme, a series of events that brings together those who champion diversity in the arts and in our communities.

From Wall to Wearable Art!

Saturday 23 May 12-3.45pm
Market Square, Chelmsford
Free workshops for all – drop-in

Inspired by her new large-scale mural celebrating women in sport, street artist 7th Pencil will be leading drop-in workshops for young people to make their own wearable art. You are invited to come along, be empowered and make your mark!

Workshops will take place in Market Square. Drop-in anytime between 12 and 3.45pm.

“My work is about transformation and the resilience it takes to move through life’s biggest challenges. Some of my key passions include Mental Health awareness, Neurodivergent awareness, Women’s rights, Human rights and Animal rights” 7th Pencil, street artist

A series of events which celebrate Women in Sport in Chelmsford, in the run up to the Women’s International T20 Cricket: England vs India.