An inspirational exhibition exploring identity and self-expression through art was shown in Princes Quay Event Space.
‘Faces to Me’ by The Peel Project and Artlink was part of Creative Voice Festival which took place Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November 2024.
As well as displaying beautiful art, the exhibition featured silk screen printing, henna hand painting and calligraphy workshops.
Artists involved in this project were Rahima Ahmed, Shinteea Chowdhury, Jill Howitt and Lauren Saunders.
There were also other free, fun drop-in workshops including drama, music, dance, pottery and jewellery making as well as an opportunity for visitors to join in with the youth arts conversation and discover how Creative Voice and partners are responding to young people’s opinions about youth arts provision. Hull Dance and MarkerspaceHull piloted and helped arrange a creative space which supports positive health and wellbeing.
There were also young people’s music and drama performances featuring Andrew Marvell Youth Centre, Freedom Road Creative Arts, Hull Youth Music Network, Wolfpack Theatre and The Sovereigns.
Cllr Rob Pritchard, Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: “Creative Voice Festival is an exciting free event for young people. The council is committed to supporting youth arts and helping to provide pathways and a voice for young people and the festival did just that.”
Photo credit: Ruby Deverell