Application Deadline / Monday 25 July
Wednesdays from 10 August to 28 September / 1.30 to 3.30pm / Cooper’s Court Sanctuary Retirement Living, E3 4SW
Magic Me is an award-winning intergenerational arts charity. Based in Tower Hamlets for over 30 years, we run pioneering creative projects which connect older and younger people across East London. Led by professional artists, projects connect people across the age spectrum and participants through conversation and creativity, breaking down barriers and fostering understanding across communities. Our 2019 project Inside Out connected young adults in Waltham Forest with care home neighbours to present exciting artworks at an intergenerational festival day, hosted by the care home.
Magic Me are now recruiting young adult participants to join extra care scheme residents in Mile End this summer. Over 6 weeks the two generations will work with two professional artists to create work which will be exhibited in a celebratory community event.
Project dates:
- Wed 10 August, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wed 17 August, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 24 August, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 31 August, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 7 September, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 14 September, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 21 September, 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 28 September (event day, time TBC)
Where: near Mile End station
The project is perfect for people who want to:
- Make a change in their community; changing perceptions of care settings and of what older and younger people can achieve together
- Meet older neighbours, and collaborate with someone of a completely different generation
- Develop creative skills and confidence – whether you have no experience at all, or are an aspiring artist or facilitator
- Connect with their community
For more information, please contact Catherine / catherineconnell@magicme.co.uk / 07517890506
