Art Pop-Up’s Youth Engagement Programme: Get Creative, Get Involved

We are excited to be able to share our 2024 Youth Program “Get Creative, Get Involved.”

All activities in the programme are free to attend, although you may be required to secure a ticket for some events due to limited places.

Weekly Wednesday evening drop-in sessions

These sessions will include a programme of organised activities twice a month alternating with discussions led by  commissioned professional youth workers on topics such as drugs, careers & aspirations +  volunteer guest speakers.  

These sessions are youth-led; programmed in accordance with the requests of the young people attending the  successful summer 2023 consultation initiative which hosted weekly sessions at The Shack. 

Snacks & refreshments will be very kindly donated every week by George’s Food Hub.

Young persons’ skills development Masterclasses  

We will be hosting a programme of monthly workshops led by creative practitioners teaching ‘lost’ and life skills and  stimulating creative problem solving, leadership and teamwork 

Learn how to add Digitally Augmented Reality to your illustrations – with Amanda Rigby.  

4th February – 2-5pm – Venue TBC

Learn how to upscale you artwork to produce a mural

25th Febraury – 2-5pm – @ The Shack

• in preparation for  producing a collaborative piece at the Street Art festival. 

Learn how to digitise your artwork

(date & venue TBC)

• including the technical specifications and  requirements so that it is print worthy. Then produce your own sticker giveaways for the Street  Art Festival. 

Learn how to upcycle clothes

14th April – 2-5pm @ The Shack

• From no-sew techniques to embroidery and ornate  woven mends, dig out some wardrobe leftovers and transform them ready for the Clothes Swish  Event. 

Learn the key stages in event planning

– (date TBC)

• Help to brainstorm what a Stamford Youth Festival might look like.

 

Young People’s cultural & creative events 

 January Blues busting Movie Night – 27th January @ URC Hall, Broadstreet, Stamford, PE9 1PJ

Enjoy a relaxed ‘pop-up cinema’ movie night with an unloved gift swap activity. Movie will be voted for in advance.

Clothes Swish Event for young people – 19th May @ URC Hall, Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PJ – (Time TBC)

Update and refresh your wardrobe bringing items you no longer wear to trade in a giant  clothes swap and upcycling session. ∙ An impactful initiative fighting fast fashion and encouraging sustainable consumption.

Family creative/making events  

Based on the successful trials of our Arts Council funded Make Space, these are half termly Sunday afternoon sessions for families to create and craft together.

They are themed to tie in with activities throughout the programme. Each session offers the opportunity to work with an artists or the first hour, then make your way together round 5 different artwork/craft stations for the second hour.

December Make Space – 10th December 2024 @ URC Hall, Broadstreet, Stamford, PE9 1PJ

Christmas foliage wreath making & festive decorations 

January/Feb Make Space – 28th January 2024 @ URC Hall, Broadstreet, Stamford, PE9 1PJ

Theme: Illustration and windows crafts with Ann Bellamy

March Make Space – 24th March 2024 @ URC Hall, Broadstreet, Stamford, PE9 1PJ

Theme: Street art and urban graphic art

June Make Space – (date TBC) @ URC Hall, Broadstreet, Stamford, PE9 1PJ

Theme: Summer!

ART Walks outdoor exhibition (trail)

∙ Create a 2d artwork for display in the town centre as part of the February half term ART  Walks event.

We will be hosting a number of workshops in schools as well as 2 community free workshops to create artwork for the exhibiton. Join in the 2 community workshops and learn some great tips to make your work stand out! Make your own art yo put in your window too!

Art Walk Community Workshop 1 – 11th February @ URC Hall, Broad Street – 1-4pm

Art Walk Community Workshop 2 – 12th February (venue TBC) – 1-4pm

60 artworks will be printed and displayed in the town centre as a trail along with 3 commissioned Augmented Reality works by local professional artists!

The Art trail will be available to experience from Friday 16th Feb through to Sunday 18th February.

Come and join us for a special storytelling performance exploring the ART Walk route on Saturday 17th February

Check out our social media for more info on this exciting project soon!

Street Art Festival with live mural painting

We will be hosting a one day Street Art Festival creating a pop up mural painting space in Red Lion Square, Stamford. 

Live Street Art festvial with Mural Painting event – Sunday April 21st 2024 11am- 4pm. 

Featuring 12 nationally acclaimed and local urban artists painting live using a range of  materials including spray paint, markers and paint. 

We will host a free Community making workshop leading up to the event, watch our social media for details!

∙ Sticker giveaways from the young people’s Masterclass workshop 

∙ 2 drop-in street art workshops (in response to feedback of 2023 event). 

Check out our social media for more info on this exciting project soon!