Founded in 2004, Yardworks has grown from an ambitious arts initiative looking to champion street arts, graffiti and design to a globally-respected creative programme, connecting people and ideas from across the Clyde, to across the world.
Graffiti and street art can come with a negative public perception. One of the main aims of Yardworks has always been to help overcome that, whether that’s by introducing people to the creativity, skill and inspiration to be found amongst the aerosols and tags, or through supporting artists to discover and develop their talent. Yardworks is co-produced by SWG3 and its charitable arm, Clydeside Initiative for Arts.
Yardworks has grown to become one of Europe’s biggest and best festivals dedicated to street art and graffiti; an annual, two-day riot of colour, creativity and collaboration where local artists can paint side-by-side with the international elite of the urban art scene. Everyone’s invited to watch, take part or just hang out and drink it all in.
Festival
It’s all about the people. From world-renowned international names, to emerging local artists finding their feet, what brings Yardworks to life is a wide and vibrant community of artists from all backgrounds and locations.
Featured Artists
From murals created with love by residents on their own streets, to prestigious commercial commissions at sites across Scotland, through our wide range of educational, community and creative projects we’re able to bring social change, opportunity and inspiration to communities, the city and beyond.
Projects
What is street art when it’s not on the street? Nestled amongst the Eastvale Place archways, the Yard Life Gallery is a permanent gallery space to showcase the incredible work of the graffiti and street art community.
Yard Life Gallery
Scotland’s first purpose-built home for street arts, providing space for hundreds of artists to create, experiment and hone their craft - and the bustling epicentre of a new street arts district across Partick, Yorkhill and Govan.
Yardworks Studio