The Best of Us | People United

I have worked on collaborative community led arts project in Newington, Ramsgate since 2015. Initially through the arts charity People United and later as a freelance artist.

The first project in Newington I worked on was called The Best of Us where I supported many elements of the project including:

I supported many elements of the project including:

  • a community led arts festival called Best Fest
  • weekly inter-generational arts group called Creative Champions
  • community led artist commission Hug Bag
  • youth group trips to arts and cultural activities
  • resident project steering group
  • youth led social action projects
  • plaques celebrating everyday heroes
  • Arts & Kindness Week at Dame Janet Primary Academy
  • Research & Evaluation

Best Fest has since become an annual community led event where I now facilitate creative workshops as an artist.

People United project page: The Best of Us

Photos: Jason Pay & Manu Palomeque

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