An installation unleashing the boundless wisdom of youth

Touring South & East Lincolnshire from January 2025

 

Ready to be seen and heard, the powerful words of young people from across South & East Lincolnshire will soon be released to share their truth and inspire the community!

In October 2024, Zest ran workshops for hundreds of young people aged 9-18 across South & East Lincolnshire. Our aim? To create space for young people to reflect on their experiences and release the voice of a generation. Co-led by local young people, these workshops enabled the next generation to share their thoughts and feelings about anything and everything—from the importance of unity to mental health tips and the universe’s big questions.

In January 2025, their words will be turned into vibrant artworks on flags, ready to be toured to cultural centres, communities and events across the region!

Refresh South & East Lincolnshire will place the voices of young people at the heart of their community, bringing colour and conversation to the places they call home!


Credits

Creative & Production

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / LEAD FACILITATOR
Toby Ealden

DESIGN
Fabric.

PRODUCER
Adam Pownall

PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Adam Perkins

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Jamie Gosling

Participating Schools & Groups

Beacon Primary Academy, Skegness
Carlton Road Academy, Boston
Meridale Youth Group, Sutton-On-Sea
Skegness Grammar School
St Nicolas CE Primary Academy, Boston
St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Academy, Spalding
Sutton-On-Sea Community Primary School
Tower Road Academy, Boston


Environmental Responsibility

Young people are incredibly concerned about the environment and urgently want the world to prioritise this issue. However, touring, theatre, and public art can be extremely wasteful and have a negative impact on the planet. Zest is therefore working to reduce our work's environmental impact. We want to keep learning and adapting our practice and processes - we’ll therefore be updating the sections below to be transparent about our choices, share our learning, and be accountable for the elements that negatively impact the environment.

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Commissioned by South & East Lincolnshire Council Partnership through funding from Arts Council England