Local education specialists WLZ Tutors are celebrating their role as one of the main sponsors of the Worcester Paint Festival (WPF) 2025, an annual event that transforms Worcester into a vibrant open-air gallery.
Known for delivering personalised, inclusive tutoring across Worcestershire, WLZ Tutors is passionate about unlocking creativity and opportunity for young people and the wider community – making this partnership a natural fit.
Now in its fifth year, Worcester Paint Festival is a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar. The festival brings world-class street and graffiti artists to Worcester, turning walls and public spaces into large-scale works of art that spark conversation, connection, and civic pride.
As one of the main sponsors, WLZ Tutors supported internationally acclaimed street artist SATR in creating a striking new mural at the Severn View Hotel. The piece is not only visually captivating but also a powerful reminder of how art and education can inspire, challenge, and bring communities together.
Festival visitors enjoyed live painting and family-friendly activities across the city on Saturday 20 September, with Natasha, Director of WLZ Tutors, attending in person to experience the festival’s buzzing atmosphere.
“Education and creativity go hand in hand,” said Natasha, Director of WLZ Tutors. “Being a main sponsor of this year’s festival and supporting SATR reflects our belief that inclusive, community-based projects can transform not only spaces but also how people see the world. Watching families, young people, and local businesses come together around art is exactly what we stand for.”
This year’s festival showcased a diverse mix of internationally renowned and emerging street artists, each contributing to a legacy that extends far beyond the paint itself. From bold, large-scale murals to hidden gems tucked into neighbourhood corners, Worcester Paint Festival celebrates art as a shared experience that connects people of all ages.
Festival organiser Kate Cox added:
“Worcester Paint Festival is built on community, collaboration, and inclusivity. Support from main sponsors like WLZ Tutors ensures we can continue bringing world-class Street Artists like SATR to Worcester, inspiring residents and visitors alike. It’s about leaving behind more than paint – it’s about leaving a positive, creative legacy within this vibrant scene.”
Working at the heart of the global street and graffiti art movement, Worcester Paint Festival champions artists who develop unique, recognisable styles while collaborating to push creative boundaries. SATR’s new mural is a particularly exciting addition, as it is one of only two of the artist’s works currently on display in the UK.
The Severn View mural was made possible thanks to the generosity of local partners, including Severn View Hotel, who provided the wall and accommodation, MDS Scaffolding, who donated scaffolding, and Worcestershire County Council, whose funding helped bring the festival to life.
For WLZ Tutors, the sponsorship reflects a wider mission: to create opportunities for learning and connection both inside and outside the classroom. By supporting initiatives like Worcester Paint Festival, WLZ Tutors continues to champion education, creativity, and community engagement across Worcestershire.
For more information about WLZ Tutors, visit www.wlz-tutors.co.uk.
To explore the murals and artists of Worcester Paint Festival, visit www.worcesterpaintfestival.co.uk.
