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FROM ONE HOME TO ANOTHER
From One Home to Another, was an idea to develop a family history project, exploring the journey of four generations of women from my family. Starting with my grand mother who lived in Jamaica to my mother who came to England at 16 finding herself a new home in London. After a discussion with a local stakeholder, they generously said they would part fund my idea, it then became a reality, however not as a personal project instead for the community I am proud to call home, Handsworth. The project saw members of the community exploring their heritage and journey through arts activities.
The project drew in a wide range of participants from different ethnic backgrounds and age groups, ranging from eight years old to over fifty. Throughout July and August, community members took part at Law & Leisure Learning, sharing their heritage stories while creating beautiful and meaningful artworks. The children and young people enjoyed visits to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, as well as the Ikon Gallery. It was incredibly rewarding to inspire individuals to express themselves through engaging art activities and to immerse them in the world of creativity.
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Participants expressed that they thoroughly enjoyed the sessions, noting that many had few chances to engage in similar activities or felt hesitant to tap into their artistic abilities. This is truly unfortunate, as everyone has their own unique creativity; they may simply require a bit of encouragement to uncover it!

From the Project's Conception:
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Developed and drafted a proposal to seek funding for the initiative
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Pitched and showcased the idea to potential funders
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Created an outline detailing the project's legacy for the community and its participants
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Designed a structured plan for various activities in Law & Leisure and throughout Birmingham
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Initiated and launched a marketing campaign
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Coordinated interview schedules and locations for community members
Organized the recording and editing of videos for the final cut.