Hundred Heroines unveils creative summer youth programme
This summer, Hundred Heroines, the Gloucestershire-based museum and the only UK charity dedicated to women in photography, launches an exciting programme of creative activities aimed at local young women.
The programme celebrates the organisation’s recent move to a new permanent space at Nailsworth Mills.
From volunteering and understanding what goes into running a museum and its archive, to growing your own SCOBY, and developing your creativity and leadership skills, Hundred Heroines is committed to nurturing the next generation of female artists through an unforgettable exploration of art, science, and collaboration.
Harriet Hughes, museum lead and youth programme co-ordinator at Hundred Heroines, says of the initiative: “We are running these free, high-quality workshops in order to create opportunities and open up the art world for the next generation, regardless of background.
“Engagement with the arts can be transformative and it’s crucial that everyone should have access to them.”
Summer programme information
Summer Volunteering Programme: The summer volunteer programme invites you to delve into the exciting world behind the scenes of running a museum uniquely dedicated to women in photography. Assist in photographing and cataloguing the latest additions to Hundred Heroine’s growing collection of artworks and help shape the future of the organisation as it settles into its new home at Nailsworth Mills. A great opportunity to gain experience in working in the arts.
Free. For ages 14 – 22 (female only), 10.30am – 3pm, Thursdays & Fridays July 25/26; August 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23; 29/30. Attend as available.
Summer School: Hundred Heroines’ dynamic free Summer School, taking place August 1 – 23, offers an unparalleled blend of creative arts and leadership development. Over four weeks, you’ll engage with renowned women photographers, delve into exciting modules, and gain invaluable studio experience in our Nailsworth space to create personal projects. The Summer School is supported by the Canon Young People Programme.
Free. For ages 16 – 20 (female only). August 1 – 24, Thursdays to Saturdays (five-hour days), with optional open access sessions on Wednesdays (starting August 7) and a workshop with British/Egyptian visual artist Laura El-Tantawy (date TBC).
Science Meets Art: The Rise of the SCOBYologist:: For those who love the vibrant intersection of art and science, the SCOBYologist challenge beckons. Grow your very own SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast) – a captivating, colourful slime with endless possibilities, from crafting leather-like fabric to adorning objects, and compete to grow the biggest by September to win arts book prizes.
Free starter kits will be available throughout July from the Hundred Heroines’ museum (details on the website) and at the Nailsworth Market stall on July 27th (9.30am – 2pm). Be inspired by Gloucestershire’s textile history to use your SCOBY in your artwork or contribute it to a collaborative piece. All SCOBYologists will be invited to a special Autumn event to share their journey and artwork alongside renowned artist Monica C. LoCascio, who will harvest the “mother” SCOBY. The SCOBY project is supported by The Ampersand Foundation.
Free. For all ages and genders.
Exhibition Participation – A State of Flux (27 August – 1 September 2024): Three Storeys, Old Bristol Road, Nailsworth. GL6 0JE
Unleash your inner Fluxus artist and submit your photographic interpretations for an exhibition in Nailsworth starting August 27. The Fluxus movement, known for its event scores – artist instructions for others – is coming to Nailsworth. We’ve chosen six captivating scores from critically acclaimed photographer Elina Brotherus’ Playground collection as inspiration for new work.
Free to submit, under 25s only.
Visit the Hundred Heroines website for more information and to book for all events.
