Young People
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Portal is a programme for young people who are interested in developing new skills and experiences in art and heritage.
Portal has a relaxed and friendly approach that encourages creativity, understanding and fun and offers young people lots of exciting opportunities - including the chance to work with professional artists and creative specialists.
Activities explore the museum's collection of objects and artworks as well providing opportunities to take part in larger multi cultural projects, involving music, dance and drama.
Portal is based in the Creative Learning Space at the museum, but its projects and events can also take place in youth venues, schools and community centres across the City.
Access All Areas!: Young people's Action Group
'Access All Areas!' helps shape and improve the service for young people at The McManus. The group gives a diverse group of 14 - 24 year-olds from across the City opportunities to feedback their comments, ideas and suggestions and help ensure that The McManus provides a welcoming, inspiring and enjoyable place for all young people to visit.
Members are invited to take part in:
- regular discussion groups
- special taster workshops that trial and preview exhibitions and activities
- visits to other galleries and museums
- visits behind the scenes at McManus, with opportunities to meet Arts and Heritage staff and find out about the work they do
- exhibition openings and other Museum & Galleries events
Youth Arts Fund
The Youth Arts Fund supports the creative development of young people through experiences and projects in any art form (visual arts, drama, music, dance, crafts and writing etc.)
For further information or if you want to discuss a project idea, please contact:
Keri McGowan, Creative Learning Officer, Tel (01382) 307216.
Download Youth Arts Fund Leaflet here (1MB PDF)
