Mid Pennine Arts are looking for a group of enthusiastic young peop

Date published: 02 July 2010

Mid Pennine Arts are looking for a group of enthusiastic young people to work with artists and musicians to help tell the story of Accrington Market Hall, Nelson town centre and the Weavers’ Triangle in Burnley for shoppers and visitors. 

Talking Shop (www.lancashiretalkingshop.co.uk) is an art and regeneration project devised and managed by Mid Pennine Arts (MPA). MPA create and deliver high quality artistic programmes across Lancashire covering visual arts, education and regeneration by bringing artists and communities together. 

We are looking for enthusiastic young people to work with an artist in a project that will: develop teamwork and senses of belonging to team through work on a project that demands commitment and cooperation 

• develop project-management skills through planning and delivering activities towards agreed objectives 
• develop knowledge of local history, and pride in place through contact with heritage professionals and experts 
• develop skill in research and interpretation by asking questions and explaining new knowledge to others 
• develop speaking and listening skills through talking to other members of the team, experts, professionals and members of the public 
• develop experience of working with a variety of adults from members of the community to professionals and experts through contact with those responsible for heritage resources, those with specialist knowledge and those who use or work in the shops
• develop confidence and self esteem by demonstrating that young people have the ability and commitment to produce an outcome worthy of presentation to the general public.
  
  To register your group’s interest, please contact Steph Hawke 01282 421986 or email stephanie@midpenninearts.org.uk