WHO WE ARE
Site Gallery’s Society of Explorers is a collective of young people aged 14 – 19, who meet weekly at the gallery to collaborate with artists, create their own artwork, and help to develop Site Gallery’s programme.
The group has been running since 2013 and has a rolling membership. The Explorers are a key stakeholder in helping Site Gallery bring the voices and influence of young people into the organisation.
IF YOU JOIN YOU CAN EXPECT:
A regular meet up on Wednesdays 5 – 7pm.
- Workshops and projects
- The opportunity to collaborate with artists
- The opportunity to develop creative projects
- The opportunity to gain experience of working in a gallery
- Talks and film screening events
- Volunteering opportunities
“A good few years back, I attended one of these at the site gallery – it was with a famous artist who came in to work with a group of young people for two weeks. I’d had an interest in photography before – but this really grew that and enabled me on many levels, to take this forward. These days I’ve shot photos of all-sorts of events, from theatre to film stills, to famous faces like Trevor McDonald, Kate Nash, and many more. But it was the visual language I learnt that enabled that, and it took me to the next level. I highly recommend getting on this, it might literally change your life forever.”
Oliver Ibbotson, 2019
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
You can apply now to be a part of our Society of Explorers by contacting Participation Producer, Chris Jarratt. You can email him on chris.jarratt@sitegallery.org
Site Gallery’s Society of Explorers is funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.