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The name OlasArt comes from my name Nicholas, and I put art on the end so that from seeing it somewhere there is no mystery as to what it is about. I do a mixture of painting myself and encouraging others to do it in workshops.

ART SERVICE: Experienced in designing and painting murals for pubs, clubs, shops, schools and bedrooms, banners and backdrops....painting on everything from cars to soundsystems, bikes, records, shoes and even a pair of balls made out of paper mache.

See photos by clicking 'gallery' on the left, and dont hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

WORKSHOPS:  Experienced in doing a variety of art workshops: graffiti/urban art, groups murals, spray painting, stencils, designs on tshirts, mugs, hats vinyl records.

  • Qualified Arts Award tutor.
  • Enhanced CRB check.
  • Public liabilty insurance.

I have worked with many different groups, such as Youth Offending Teams, pupil refferal & support centres, High Security Units, NHS mental health service, schools, the Fire Service, housing offices, Positive Futures, YIP and city councils. In Leeds, Grimsby, Shropshire, Newcastle, Bradford and more.

These workshops can be open or themed to topics like drug awareness, arson, community relations or sexual health. Whatever the theme participants get the opportunity to prove to themselves that they can achieve their goals if they focus...they can produce something that is sick!

This raises their self-confidence and hopefully effects their attitude to new challenges life throws at them generally. Also helps their team work, communication and decision making skills. In some of these young people work towards the Arts Award qualification.

Click 'Workshops' to see more infomation and photos of past projects, and 'Testimonials' to see feedback.


  • November 2011 - West Yorkshire Police awarded Little London Urban Arts project £1850 to continue increasing self esteem and skills, and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
  • September 2010 - Art project with the Getaway Girls to be displayed at the Leeds City Museum, on the theme of Mok the Gorilla.
  • March 2010 -  Little London Saturday Night group won Best Project Of The Year Award, Youth Point.
  • December 09 - Vinspired national awards 2009: Regional winner for Yorkshire & Humber, and national nominee for most inspirational volunteer.
  • December 09 - Working with Identity and Prejudice training delivered by LEAP
  • October 09 - Working and engaging with gangs and confronting conflict training delivered by LEAP.
  • March 09 - Our Youth Point graffiti group got 2 awards: Best Project, & Most Creative Group of the year, and I got Vision volunteer of the year award.
  • Jan 09 - Dealing with conflict and challenging behaviour training with HydeParkSource.
  • Dec 08 - Community Action & Advocacy training with the British Council in Pakistan.
  • Nov 08 - Arts Award Tutor and Moderator training for bronze & silver awards.
  • Nov 08 - Child Protection training
  • Sept - March 09 - PTTL's Level 4 (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
  • June 08 - First Aid Appointed Person training
  • Sep- Feb 05 - Education, Health & Environment Program at Kilkothur Gov High School, TN, S.India.

If you need any Boombastic Olastic Art Service, or have any ideas for a project or commission please give me a ring on 07969105277, or email; Nick@Halahan.com and we can sort something out to fit your needs.

(by the way this site is growing day-by-day so please check back soon to see what a going on, & a big thanks to Virtuosity Web Design)