WHERE WE ARE…

 

Introduction

  • Where we are… is a national programme for young people aged 16 to 24. It delivers meaningful projects through collaborative partnerships between the British Museum, cultural and third sector organisations, and young people. It aims to remove barriers to cultural engagement that young people may face.  

  • Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and covering costs for all involved, the programme aims to engage young people who are under-served in the museum sector.  

  • This project will be delivered by Right Up Our Street and Doncaster Culture Services, in partnership with The British Museum.

  • Where we are... provides young people with a range of experiences including project management, communication, creative problem-solving and networking. It also connects young people to a network of creative youth across the UK.

Details 

Structure 

  • The programme will run for 8 months from September of 2024 to April 2025, with two sessions per month.  Applicants must be committed and available for the entirety of the project.

  • The selected group of young people for  Where we are... will work together to evolve and shape the project as they journey through the programme.

    Who?  

  • Any young person aged 16-24 

  • No prior knowledge, experience, or interest in arts and culture is needed.

  • The aim of this project is to bring young people who belong to communities underserved by the museum sector. This includes, but is not limited to, young people who identify themselves as: LGBTQIA+; from working class backgrounds; neurodivergent; disabled; having a migrant or refugee experience; from African Diaspora; from South, East and Southeast Asian diaspora; and/or ethnically diverse.

     

    What will Young People get out of this?

  • All expenses related to the programme will be covered and the participants will also receive a stipend of £30 per session and an additional £10 to cover for expenses. 

The Taster Days

30/07/2024

Central Family Hub

The first Where We Are… Doncaster Taster Day was facilitated by Visual Artist Sarah “Smizz” Smith and Musician Paul Littlewood. Paul and Smizz led zine creating workshops as well as songwriting workshops all focused around creativity, collaboration and Doncaster. Participants enjoyed a free lunch and got to hear all about the upcoming project and if they were interested in applying.

28/08/2024

Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

The second Where We Are… Doncaster taster day was facilitated by Theatre Producer Lauren Townsend and Singer Songwriter Philippa Zawe. Philippa and Lauren led fun activities giving the young people an opportunity to get to know each other and finished on a song writing workshop about Doncaster. Participants enjoyed a free lunch and got to hear all about the upcoming project and if they were interested in applying.