British Ceramics Biennial to receive funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation for Transferer

Transferer is an innovative project that explores cross-curricular approaches to art-based learning. Additionally, this will build confidence and key transferable skills. This 18-month programme develops the learning and success of the Fresh Youth Panel, which was an initiative in which young people informed the selection of Fresh exhibitors for the 2021 BCB festival.

Transferer will engage students within the community. They will work with clay, talk about art and create their own exhibition spaces. As a result, we will support improvement in their oracy and critical thinking skills.

Groups from partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent will take part in weekly artist-led sessions. They will reflect on their thoughts and experiences in order to build their confidence in critiquing artworks. Their learning and evaluation will shape the progress and delivery of the project.

Transferer will centre the voices of young people within BCB. This will build their confidence to express themselves and their ideas. Working with young people in Stoke-on-Trent is central to our work, reflecting our values of being inclusive, welcoming and collaborative. We recognise how vital engagement with the arts is for young people to expand their cultural horizons.