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By Kerry Cook
Help me create a unique, multi-functional art room in the heart of Sunderland city centre. The space will transform from a library study space to a safe and secure learning hub for young and old.
The Art Room will be a transformational space which enables all of our diverse communities to learn, grow, heal and start their creative journeys. In the heart of the city centre i will create a centre for arts and wellbeing that focuses on visual arts and art education. With your help I will: - Create a inter-changable art lounge which will include an art library and study area, a pre-school safe space for creative play and a multi functional workshop space for art classes serving all of the Sunderland community. This art lounge will be available to local schools, community groups, arts and culture organisations, youth groups, pre-school groups, faith groups and basically any group that wishes to explore the visual arts, learn a new skill or simply relax and de-stress. It really will be a case of 'ART FOR ALL'! In order to achieve my dream I need help with specialist equipment and materials that will make access to quality art education available for all users.
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Why it's a great idea:
This project will benefit many areas of the North East and will be easily accessible in the city centre with good transport links. This project will support the local community to access high quality, professional art education in a safe, secure and welcoming environment. New groups will be established in order to boost mental health and wellbeing, particularly in helping people who may have been isolated or shielding, or young mums and dads wanting a chance to socialise their babies. Home schoolers can access art classes in an art studio environment, the project can support dads and kids days, grandparents and carers classes and quieter autism / sensory sessions in a smaller more manageable group. Local art clubs, artists and schools can access the art library to research art works and exhibitions and use the equipment to photograph / research new areas of interest. This will be a space that will be accessed by all North East residents from age 2 to add 100+ !!
Steps to get it done:
This project will support many other local artists, businesses and cultural organisations in that it will provide a space to meet, develop planning, teach, create exhibitions and much more.
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Whoop, 60 people have pledged since fundraising began!
I can't believe I am saying this but there is now only £100 left to find to complete this project crowd funder and start working on the next phase which is so exciting!! Huge thank you's are needed for the teams at Public Health Sunderland and Sunderland City Council for helping me realise this project and the other 50 plus members of the public that have pledged. Every penny counts and I am beyond grateful to you all. I will be emailing and posting more info about what is to come next but for now THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!! We are very nearly there! Kerry x x x
Whoop, 60 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £3,785
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Total £3,785
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