Re:generation

Emerging and established artists are being invited to submit work for a new community exhibition which celebrates memories of Great Yarmouth and the town’s current regeneration.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 5th March to Friday 12th March 2011 in Great Yarmouth’s Library Gallery. The work of local young people will be shown alongside artist’s work along with recollections and stories of the town provided by members of the community, all of which relates to the theme of regeneration.

The Re:generation exhibition is part of a national project, which creates youth led arts-based volunteering opportunities. The programme is funded by V Inspired; an independent charity for 16 -25 year olds, supported by an Eastern Region consortium including Great Yarmouth based Seachange Arts. The programme gives volunteers the opportunity to develop their skills, gain experience and bring positive benefits to their community.

‘In the early stages of the project I found older generations living in the town had a broad knowledge of the history and heritage of Great Yarmouth and I felt that the young people of the town would benefit from the sharing of these experiences’ explained Siobhan Johnson, Re:generation lead volunteer ‘This inspired me to create a project that would highlight the positive work that has been carried out during the regeneration of Great Yarmouth. I am hoping that the Re:generation exhibition will highlight the rich heritage and the potential for a positive future in the town.’

To enter the exhibition artists must be sixteen years and over, living in Norfolk and Waveney and can submit three pieces of artwork on a CD to be viewed by a selection panel of local arts professionals. The exhibition is open to artists working in painting, drawing, photography, prints, sculpture and textiles.

For a chance to exhibit, application forms and the terms and conditions can be downloaded from www.seachangearts.org.uk/project/-regeneration .The deadline for entries is Monday 7th February 2011.

For more information contact David Jones– Telephone: 01493 846187, email: mailto://David1@seachangearts.org.uk.