News archives, April 2009
Donations a plenty thanks to Pilkington Tiles & B&Q
Our Arts on Prescription service has made links with Pilkington Tiles and B&Q in relation to materials and resources that they may be able to offer Start. Pilkington Tiles have kindly donated tiles for the mosaic group which will be an ongoing arrangement, and B&Q have recently donated tiles, paints and plants for the garden. We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks.
First prize for poster design, congratulations Sam Viner!
Recently, members of Start in Salford's Visual Arts Department where given the opportunity to take part in a poster competition on behalf of the Salford Direct Payments team. Sam Viner from the Visual Arts Taster group achieved first prize for his design, meaning that his work will become the new image for the campaign being used throughout Salford on bus stops and billboards. Sam also won £100 as part of his prize which he is kindly insisting is donated to Start. Thank-you and congratulations Sam!
'Hoodies are Goodies' – images that challenge stereotypes
The Youth Arts Inclusion Project has been working on a ‘Hoodies are Goodies’ project which involved a group of young people using photography to challenge their stereotype. The group has been successful in obtaining funding from Youth Bank, with the money being used to project the image they produce on a billboard poster campaign throughout Salford. The group are now planning the launch event… so watch this space.
