2.8 Million Minds

2.8 Million Minds

CHISENHALE GALLERY and WHITECHAPEL GALLERY invite YOU to take part in An art project about mental health.

Join 2.8 Million Minds!!

“2.8 Million Minds is about helping young people to create an image of thriving on their own terms. This is an invitation to recognise the seriousness of the situation, but also the joy of coming together and taking action” – A young artist on 2.8 Million Minds


The dates of the workshops are:

27 June

11, 25 July

1 August

Time: 6.30 to 8.00pm


You are invited to take part in an art project about mental health. In fortnightly sessions at Chisenhale Gallery in Bow, starting on the 21st of February, you will work with artist ‘the vacuum cleaner’, Cecilia Wee and an inspiring group of activists. Together, you will begin to imagine what a London-wide programme of art for mental health could be.

You need zero experience in making art. There is zero pressure to do anything you don’t want to do. All you need is a willingness to listen to and support each other. And you will be paid for your time.

About the project

Together, we will explore the question: “How can young people with mental health struggles become leaders in art-making and mental health change (without all the stress)?”

We will do this by spending time together to feel safe, letting our radical imagination flourish, and having big dreams about how artists and art spaces could better support you. It will also be silly and irreverent. We aim to bring a group of young people together and support them to change what isn’t working.

At the end of this process, we will share what you have imagined, what you have made, and the ways you have worked together at Whitechapel Gallery. What will this look like? We will figure this out together.

Key Information

  • 2.8 Million Minds is open to young people who have experienced struggles with their mental health, and young carers.
  • This project is for people aged 16-25 who live in Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas.
  • You will be paid the London Living Wage (£12p/h) for your time. We will also cover costs relating to travel on public transport.
  • The sessions will take place fortnightly from 6:30-8 PM, starting on Tuesday 21st of February, at Chisenhale Gallery in Bow (address below). You do not need to attend all of the sessions.

If you’d like to take part, to hear more, or know someone who might be interested, contact Seth at: seth.pimlott@chisenhale.org.uk or on 07557384717 (between 10-6, Mon-Fri).


Hang on….. what’s 2.8 Million Minds?

This new project is part of 2.8 Million Minds (so-called because there are 2.8 million young people in London), a programme run by some artists, disabled people, art spaces and some folks from the Mayor of London’s culture team.

It began in 2022, and here are some examples of what has happened so far.

Access

If you have any access requirements, please email them to: seth.pimlott@chisenhale.org.uk Chisenhale Gallery address 64 Chisenhale Rd, Old Ford, London E3 5QZ

www.chisenhale.org.uk