Calling all 16-20 year olds! If you’re passionate about climate change and art, sign up to Fresh Paint for free and design and paint a mural that addresses one of the most important issues for young people.
Fresh Paint is a series of free fun and educational co-creation mural workshops addressing issues important to young people. Led by artist Ada Jusic and working together as a team, participants will be challenged to create something fresh, exciting and moving. No previous artistic experience necessary and all abilities can apply.
The workshops, which will take place at Stour Space, Old Baths, 80 Eastway, London, England, E9 5JH, will involve a series of fun, challenging creative exercises and conversations that encourage transferable skills including design thinking and problem solving.
Who are we looking for?
Someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about climate action! No artistic experience or ability is necessary but ideally you would be interested in learning new creative skills and working with others. If you are already involved in climate activism, we would also love to hear from you.
Participants would ideally be able to:
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Commit to at least one workshop
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Commit to at least two drop-in mural painting sessions (2 hours min but you can stay longer if you want)
Participants who enthusiastically attend at least 5 out of 8 sessions will be awarded with a £50 Cass Art voucher!
Workshop dates:
Saturday 26 June, 12pm-2pm – Design workshop
Saturday 3 July, 12pm-2pm – Design workshop
Saturday 10 June, 12pm-2pm – Design workshop
Saturday 17 July, 12pm-2pm – Design workshop
Saturday 24 July – All-day mural painting
Saturday 31 July – All-day mural painting
Saturday 7 August – All-day mural painting
Saturday 14 August – All-day mural painting
Sign up to be part of the Fresh Paint team here.
One of the workshops will involve a guest appearance from award winning muralist Gary Drostle who will show Fresh Paint participants how to prepare and use the acrylic mural paints.
Participants will be provided with all the materials needed for the activities and refreshments. Travel bursaries are available for participants who need them.
For more information, email freshpaintnewham@gmail.com
About Ada Jusic
Ada Jusic was born in 1987 in Sarajevo. Ada came to the UK as a refugee in the early 90s. Very early on she was fascinated with image and storytelling, going on to study a master’s in illustration in London. Ada is a professional illustrator, animator and designer – and one of the local practitioners on Rosetta Arts’ Artist Accelerator scheme. She has been working freelance for over 6 years, specialising in projects tackling political and social issues.
Fresh Paint is supported using public funding by Arts Council England
