Others decide for you

by Heather Gibson and young people from Theatre Orchard and LGBTQ+ youth groups from across Weston-Super-Mare

Working with young people in Weston-super-Mare, emerging artist Heather Gibson presents a quilt capturing their inspiration, annoyance and drive for social change.

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Coming to Weston-super-Mare: 29th June - 7th July

Coming to Bristol: 19th August - 7th September

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ARTWORK

Behind the scenes

Thank you to Comic Relief and Arts Council England for funding this project.

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