Sat 1 April, ALL DAY
FirstsiteLewis Gardens, High StreetColchester, Essex CO1 1JH
Drop-in workshop and fair
Food and refreshments available
All day: 1pm – 6.30pm
free
no booking required
YAK is exhibiting and selling their own art works throughout the festival day.
Come and buy art from the new generation of artists and makers.
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YAK
Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.
Our aims are:
— To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards
— To showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic programme
— To develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations
— To provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people
This groups offers a supportive environment which can assist young people in gaining experience, confidence and learning new skills through volunteering, leading workshops, training opportunities and artistic development.