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A Tonne of Feathers

"A tonne of feathers" is a social action project bringing young people's voices and concerns to life through dynamic artworks.

BRISTOL: 20th August - 6th September

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Young people's voices are often left unheard and not appreciated when it comes to making change happen. We want to change this. 

"A tonne of feathers" is our action towards engaging you with under-represented young people's voices. Through a series of artistic interventions, we are engaging a wide range of young people and empowering them to enact positive change in their lives. 

Thank you to Comic Relief, Arts Council England, MEPC and Unity Theatre Trust for funding this project.

A Tonne of Feathers was in Southampton from 22nd-27th June and in Weston-super-mare from 29th June - 7th July.

Banner illustration by Jasmine Thompson.

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"A tonne of feathers" is part of our CreativeYOU campaign, which champions the right of every young person to access creativity and development opportunities in the creative and cultural industries.

Read our blogs to find out more about how we have worked with young people:

Review: Bristol Public Exhibition,  A Tonne Of Feathers

Review: Bristol Public Exhibition, A Tonne Of Feathers

The viewing of art in the traditional gallery space has been somewhat thwarted by COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdowns. Creative Youth Network has taken this obstacle in its stride, however, and social action project A Tonne of Feathers is an example of this determination and adaptability. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2022

Author: Victoria Bussey

"If nobody was unique, the world would be boring"

Illustrator Emily Thomas worked with young people in South Bristol to explore how we can change attitudes towards neurodiversity. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Exploring oppression, identity and freedom of expression with LGBT+ young people

Exploring oppression, identity and freedom of expression with LGBT+ young people

Mixed media visual artist Miranda Collins talks about how she has been exploring social action with LGBT+ young people. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Making change through imagining a future defined by equality, change in perspective and shattering stereotypes

Making change through imagining a future defined by equality, change in perspective and shattering stereotypes

Qezz has been working with young carers on a visual series for our project A tonne of feathers. Here she explores the themes that have come up and how we used creativity for social action. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Exploring culture through photography and film making

Exploring culture through photography and film making

Our Welcome Wednesday group of young asylum seekers and refugees have been exploring questions around culture and identity. Have a peek behind the curtain! Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

"I used to feel like I didn't fit in. Now I found a group where I connect with people and we're like family."

Through the social action project, Kieran is giving voice to the struggles of his community and his own, building connections to others across the city, striving towards a more empathetic and equal society. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

Meet the team

Meet the team

"A tonne of feathers" has enabled us to develop paid opportunities for emerging talent in Bristol. Meet the young artists who are working with young people in small targeted groups to get their voices heard, and our Creative Youth Network team who will support them on this journey Read more

Published: 1st March, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Elena Dumitrache

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