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All About Me Exhibition

An inspiring exhibition of artwork produced by the young people who participated in the All About Me project is now on display at the Arts for Change Gallery at BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR.

Playtrain in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital delivered an exciting creative arts project for in-patient child and adolescent mental health patients during holiday periods and after school sessions in 2008.

All About Me responded to young people’s requests to do more arts activities and offered a unique opportunity to develop their own creative arts practice and work alongside professional artists. The project aimed to empower young people and focus on their talents and abilities, offering a non-clinical outlet for expression, fun and relaxation.

The exhibition consists of prints using the art of collography; a vibrant array of felt based artworks; illustrations including the now infamous: “Nigel the Snail”; colourful and experimental glass design and photographs of outdoor artworks and work in progress.