Artists from Staffordshire and beyond will be transforming a former Stoke-on-Trent bus station into an outdoor canvas as an art event returns for its second year.

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2024, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) and Hustlers of Culture will be bringing Art Jam back to Hanley on Saturday 8 August.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has granted Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID special permission to use the former bus station site on Birch Terrace hoarding, as a canvas to showcase the talents of local and visiting artists.

Spectators have been invited to come along throughout the day to watch as artists create the large-scale original pieces live on site.

Richard Buxton, CEO of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID said: "Following the fantastic response to Art Jam last year, we're thrilled to be bringing it back for 2026.

"It's a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the wealth of creative talent we have both locally and further afield, while giving people another reason to visit the city centre and experience something completely different.

"We're grateful to Stoke-on-Trent City Council for allowing us to use the former bus station site once again, and we're delighted to be working with Rob Fenton and Hustlers of Culture, whose passion for showcasing creativity continues to inspire people across the city."

The City Centre Art Jam will return on Saturday 8 August (image via Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID)

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Alongside the live art, the event will feature a programme of live DJs, skateboarding demonstrations from Unit1 Park Works, family-friendly activities and a selection of street food vendors.

During the event in 2024, over 40 artists took part and were given their own pitch to work on.

All artists participating in the 2026 event have been arranged in advance by Rob Fenton, co-producer of the award-winning 100 Years, 100 Faces mural in 2025.

Rob Fenton, of Hustlers of Culture, added: "Art Jam is all about making art accessible, bringing people together and celebrating creativity in a public space.

"After the warm reception of the 100 Years, 100 Faces mural installed in Hanley last year, there's clearly an appetite for colour."

The event is free to attend and will take place from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 8 August in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley).