About Arts Diverse-City

Arts Diverse-City is dedicated to nurturing curiosity, fostering creative expression, and building a sense of community. In addition to on-site classes and exhibitions, open studios, and lectures, we offer free public events, community service programs, classes in public and private schools, and collaborative art projects throughout Gloucestershire.

WHO WE ARE
Arts Diverse-City is a community interest company-owned by 5 Directors, founded in 2015 with the mission of giving Gloucester Community access to the arts. We are dedicated to nurturing curiosity, fostering creative expression, and building a sense of community. In addition to on-site classes, open workshops, and awards, we offer free public events, community service programs, classes in public and private schools, and collaborative art projects throughout Gloucester County.

WE BELIEVE Art inspires and enriches lives.
Art should be available to everyone. It is essential to reach the underserved community. A multi-disciplinary approach to art promotes curiosity and learning bringing vitality to our community. Art brings people together.

HOW WE BEGAN When founder Valerie Simms gave birth to a wonderful, amazing daughter born with Down Syndrome
the availability of art projects for young people with learning differences made the days endurable by helping the whole family focus on making something beautiful, allowing them to forget the stress of the situation and giving them a way to connect with one another, Valerie wanted to share the transformative experience she expressed through art and photography and was convinced that creative experiences should be available to everyone: young people and young adults and the senior,