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Palestine and Scotland Link up for Spring Projects
This January sees two new Full Spring Projects getting off the ground. The projects, will link 2 youth groups in Scotland and 2 youth groups in Palestine through themed research and creation, online blogging/social networking, and the public art creation.
Palestine and Scotland Link up for Spring Projects
This January sees two new Full Spring Projects getting off the ground. The projects, will link 2 youth groups in Scotland and 2 youth groups in Palestine through themed research and creation, online blogging/social networking, and the public art creation.
Wall and Screen in the Tarfside Community Flat
Since September 2011 a group of girls whose families are at different places in the asylum process have been involved in a project aimed at sharing their ideas about ‘Youth Opportunities in the Community’ through the mediums of film and
Wall and Screen in the Tarfside Community Flat
Since September 2011 a group of girls whose families are at different places in the asylum process have been involved in a project aimed at sharing their ideas about ‘Youth Opportunities in the Community’ through the mediums of film and
Spotlight on a student: Joty Chopra, Glasgow Student and new volunteer
Joty Chopra participated in the Take Me With You project (part of Refugee Week), aimed at developing dialogue between young refugees and young scots in Summer 2011. Since then Joty has continued to be actively involved in UPP projects and has now taken
Spotlight on a student: Joty Chopra, Glasgow Student and new volunteer
Joty Chopra participated in the Take Me With You project (part of Refugee Week), aimed at developing dialogue between young refugees and young scots in Summer 2011. Since then Joty has continued to be actively involved in UPP projects and has now taken
Spot light on a volunteer: Mohammad Opasi, UPP Nablus Coordinator
Mohammad Opasi joined the Unfinished Picture Project team in December 2011 as the Nablus Coordinator. Since coming on board he has brought on board and has had a significantly positive impact on the relationship UPP has with its partner in Nablus, the Palestine
Spot light on a volunteer: Mohammad Opasi, UPP Nablus Coordinator
Mohammad Opasi joined the Unfinished Picture Project team in December 2011 as the Nablus Coordinator. Since coming on board he has brought on board and has had a significantly positive impact on the relationship UPP has with its partner in Nablus, the Palestine
UPP is seeking a new core member!
UPP has done a lot of growing over the last 18 months, and what started as one small project has now become an active network collaborating across 3 continents, with a wide range of participants and partners. As we grow, we recognize that we need to diversify our sources of
UPP is seeking a new core member!
UPP has done a lot of growing over the last 18 months, and what started as one small project has now become an active network collaborating across 3 continents, with a wide range of participants and partners. As we grow, we recognize that we need to diversify our sources of
Wall and Screen in the Tarfside Community Flat
Following the ‘take me with you’ project we ran over the summer of 2011 as part of Refugee Week, the Unfinished Picture Project Glasgow group became residents of the Tarfside Community Flat. Since September 2011 a group of girls whose
Wall and Screen in the Tarfside Community Flat
Following the ‘take me with you’ project we ran over the summer of 2011 as part of Refugee Week, the Unfinished Picture Project Glasgow group became residents of the Tarfside Community Flat. Since September 2011 a group of girls whose
Seeking Practitioners for our Scottish Projects
The Unfinished Picture Project (UPP) Scotland, a small youth-arts collective, is currently recruiting. We are looking for artists and media practitioners who would be interested in facilitating workshops with young people in Glasgow as part of a cross-cultural arts project.
Seeking Practitioners for our Scottish Projects
The Unfinished Picture Project (UPP) Scotland, a small youth-arts collective, is currently recruiting. We are looking for artists and media practitioners who would be interested in facilitating workshops with young people in Glasgow as part of a cross-cultural arts project.
The Full Project comes to Scotland!
UPP’s Full projects run over approximately 4 months – with a few weeks prior to this for set up and following art-work completion for evaluation. The project again brings two groups together to engage in workshops, multimedia blogging and public-art creation:
The Full Project comes to Scotland!
UPP’s Full projects run over approximately 4 months – with a few weeks prior to this for set up and following art-work completion for evaluation. The project again brings two groups together to engage in workshops, multimedia blogging and public-art creation:
Seeking Art Donations
Fundraising Art Sale **Seeking Art Donations to raise funds for Nablus group** The Unfinished Picture Project works internationally to link up youth communities, promoting inter-cultural dialogue through arts and multimedia with youth groups around the world. our projects seek to
Seeking Art Donations
Fundraising Art Sale **Seeking Art Donations to raise funds for Nablus group** The Unfinished Picture Project works internationally to link up youth communities, promoting inter-cultural dialogue through arts and multimedia with youth groups around the world. our projects seek to
Take me with you comes to a close…
So there are still a few finishing touches to go…but the trunk is looking like it’s ready for an adventure! At the end of the Take Me with You Project the consensus is that it was a great success! Meeting
Take me with you comes to a close…
So there are still a few finishing touches to go…but the trunk is looking like it’s ready for an adventure! At the end of the Take Me with You Project the consensus is that it was a great success! Meeting
Wall and Screen Project kicks off
On the 3rd of September Nicky met with the young people in Glasgow to introduce the Wall and Screen project and to develop some ideas with them for the project. The theme the young people decided upon was ‘youth opportunities’.
Wall and Screen Project kicks off
On the 3rd of September Nicky met with the young people in Glasgow to introduce the Wall and Screen project and to develop some ideas with them for the project. The theme the young people decided upon was ‘youth opportunities’.
Take Me With You Takes a Trip to Dumfries!
On the 28th of August, the Glasgow contingent of the Take Me with You Project travelled down to Dumfries to check out the Oasis Centre and put the finishing touches on the travelling trunk. On arriving, we were treated to
Take Me With You Takes a Trip to Dumfries!
On the 28th of August, the Glasgow contingent of the Take Me with You Project travelled down to Dumfries to check out the Oasis Centre and put the finishing touches on the travelling trunk. On arriving, we were treated to
Collaborative Film Project and mural project: Glasgow & Dumfries Theme: to be selected through a forum with young people. Duration: 12 weeks (phase 1 = 8 weeks: phase 2: 4 weeks) Week 1 of September – November
Collaborative Film Project and mural project: Glasgow & Dumfries Theme: to be selected through a forum with young people. Duration: 12 weeks (phase 1 = 8 weeks: phase 2: 4 weeks) Week 1 of September – November
Coming to the big city….
Hi Girls, I hope you’re looking forward to travelling up to the big smoke! Just a couple of things to think about: 1) If you’ve found any more images of ‘home’ and ‘journey’ bring them along – either printed
Coming to the big city….
Hi Girls, I hope you’re looking forward to travelling up to the big smoke! Just a couple of things to think about: 1) If you’ve found any more images of ‘home’ and ‘journey’ bring them along – either printed
Dumfries Session 2: mapping family journeys and reflecting on Asylum Issues
For their second session the group from Dumfries explored the journeys their families have made over the generations with a world map, family trees and plenty of wool! Here’s their work in progress: Following the mapping activity they explored and
Dumfries Session 2: mapping family journeys and reflecting on Asylum Issues
For their second session the group from Dumfries explored the journeys their families have made over the generations with a world map, family trees and plenty of wool! Here’s their work in progress: Following the mapping activity they explored and
