End of pilot phase signifies important milestone
The successful pilot of Cultural Passports for Young People is coming to a close; an important milestone in expanding access to arts, culture and heritage for young people in York and North Yorkshire.
Over the course of the pilot, hundreds of young people, aged 11 to 18, took part in a diverse range of free creative experiences, including:
- film making
- pottery
- reading and writing
- theatre
- music and rap workshops
- escape room creation
- sculpting
- ...and much more!
Developing creative skills and building confidence
Activities were delivered in communities across York, Bedale, Risedale, Skipton, Scarborough, Ripon, Tadcaster and other locations throughout the region, helping to ensure young people from a wide range of backgrounds could discover new interests, develop creative skills and build confidence through participation in the arts.
Sarah White, Cultural and Creative Development Manager, said:
"The learning gathered from participants and delivery organisations has helped develop and shape the new grant funding phase".
The pilot projects have also provided invaluable insight into the needs and interests of young people, as well as the challenges they face.
Funding to deliver future activities
Arts, culture and heritage organisations will soon be able to apply for funding to deliver future Cultural Passport activities, enabling even more young people across York and North Yorkshire to benefit from high-quality creative opportunities and ensuring the programme continues to grow and reach those with significant barriers to access the arts.