About a month or so ago, we made a trip up to the Black-E. In all honesty, I've never heard of it before, never realising there was such a thing as this social artistic outlet right on our doorstep...
The Black-E (formerly known as The Blackie) was first launched in 1968 and adopted its odd name due to a century's worth of dirt that had once covered the building. It is a combination of a contemporary art centre coupled with a community centre and was the UK's first community arts project. It is currently under construction and has been given a hefty grant in which will hopefully return its former grandeur.
The project is commited to young people, offering them 'affection, protection and direction', and promoting both 'do-ing' and 'viewing' in both formal and informal practises.
We were given alot of imformation and packs offering us the chance to get involved and volunteer.
Its motto is, 'Connecting artists and communities'.
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