Welcome to
Gorse Hill Studios
We are
Gorse Hill Studios
Gorse Hill Studios (GHSCC) is an ambitious youth arts charity, who believe all young people have the right to social, emotional, educational and cultural investment in their future. We work with young people encouraging them to value themselves by taking an active role in their community and learning. We support them with building achievable aspirational pathways for their futures.
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Achieve, Create and Evolve
We work with young people through creative engagement encouraging them to value themselves by taking an active role in their learning and education. We support them with building achievable aspirational pathways for their futures.
Youth Voice, Creative Engagement and Learning & Engagement
Gorse Hill Studios (GHSCC) is an ambitious and creative youth arts charity, who believe that all young people must have; social, emotional, and educational investment in their future.
Annual General Meeting
Calling all members Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community for the annual general meeting! For details please email hello@gorsehillstudios.co.uk
![🎨 Artist Call Out: Paid Commission
Gorse Hill Studios is looking for an artist to create a new piece of work rooted in Gorse Hill and Cornbrook, as part of Our Creative Lives.
This is a Trafford-wide programme supporting creative and cultural activity in local areas. This commission is about place. We’re interested in work that explores the stories, identities and everyday life of Gorse Hill and Cornbrook. That could be people, history, change, or what it feels like to live here now.
We’re open to any artform. This could include audio, film, photography, performance, visual or participatory work. What matters most is a strong idea, a genuine connection to place, and a thoughtful approach to working with people.
💸 £3,800 total budget (inclusive of artist fee and project costs)
🗓️ Commission period: Spring–Summer 2026
📍 Location: Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
⏰ Deadline: 10 April 2026, 5pm
You’ll receive support from Gorse Hill Studios, as well as access to local networks and participants.
Who can apply:
Artists based in Trafford or Greater Manchester with a strong interest in working in the area.
To apply, please send:
– A short proposal (max 1 page)
– Examples of previous work (links or PDF)
– A short bio
📧 george@gorsehillstudios.co.uk
Please use the subject line: OCL Artist Application – [Your Name]
This is a chance to create something meaningful, rooted in community, and shaped with the people who live here.](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/656738440_18543588625067576_8159629613801664764_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=GJGbUkXSOEYQ7kNvwGiNbHP&_nc_oc=AdoLN1_qM1G5OGxgy0QV1UZ01jZzB5mPinGvmd_OZ3ajqGEM9358TbHBeXs0Ru6XFdM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=CGvYILjNal1ClCKMQc6T6Q&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQG2dP5JFbk6sn7iyeFXieeB3oRJpB-ATYoJfmzgyOc8oYpI5Sw3EAw4CeS6-lWMLoyuRwejErSN&oh=00_AfwOwmlh2QHh7BetiUPt_HqxRPUsJqYJFztUWCvQnJdCYA&oe=69CB5A57)
WORK WITH US
We are always looking to collaborate or form partnerships, we love welcoming members of the community, young people and old, to work with us on exciting creative projects. If you have a passion for working with young people and the arts we'd like to hear from you!