BIG PROJECTS

BIG PROJECTS

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YOU HEARD US

‘You Heard Us’ is a public art project that demonstrates the power of community engagement and collaboration. Developed over an extended period of time, it involved more than 100 participants who contributed their voices, stories and energy. The project led by Lizzie Klotz and Luca Rutherford, took place at two key locations: the Quaking Houses Community Centre and the Greenhills Centre in Wheatley Hill.

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BREAKING OUT OF EXPECTATIONS

In the heart of County Durham a groundbreaking project is challenging societal perceptions and empowering marginalised young people to find their voices, work with artists to create their world.

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A SEAT AT THE TABLE 🪑

‘A Seat At The Table’ is a theatre project inspired by and made with residents connected to Community Hubs that sustain many neighbourhoods across County Durham. Through collaborative workshops and powerful performances, the project gives voice to the challenges and triumphs of these essential community spaces.

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UNTOLD STORIES

Untold Stories is a series of ongoing projects, inviting creatives and residents to come together to collaborate, telling the stories of underrepresented or unheard people and communities.

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ABOVE BELOW BEYOND

A collaboration between artist Jamie Holman and young people across East Durham, exploring heritage and hope for the future of shared spaces.

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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

The residents of Horden woke up one day to find their street filled with a series of intriguing installations turning bus shelters into a variety of rooms - from a colliery kitchen - to social club set diners and singers. Much to the surprise of morning commuters.

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APOLLO 50

Apollo 50 was a Durham County Council initiative to celebrate 50 years since the building of the Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee.

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