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Dover Young Cultural Changemakers
Explore our work in Dover, empowering young people to lead and make change in their communities through creativity, as part of our Young Cultural Changemakers programme.
In numbers
So far in Dover…
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95%
of young people on the programme felt ‘heard’
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2,021
qualifications have been issued to young people
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20,258
community members have been positively impacted by our youth-led changemaking work
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6,608
young people have made active change in their communities
What’s Happening in Dover?
Here are our recent Young Cultural Changemakers projects in Dover.
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Dover at Night
A youth-led festival designed to amplify youth voice, celebrate Dover’s history and heritage, and bring the whole community together.
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Shine a Light on Aylesham
Young Changemakers from EKC Aylesham created large-scale vibrant lanterns for the local festival – see the process through their own analogue film documentation.
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Kent Mining Museum & Goodwin Academy Mural
Students from Goodwin Academy worked with local artists to design a mural reflecting Dover’s mining history.
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Young people create a multisensory map for Dover’s Maison Dieu
Young people from Eagles Class at Whitfield Aspen School led the creation of a multisensory map for the Maison Dieu, Dover.
Explore the creative projects
The creative projects that have taken place so far have been in direct response to recurring issues and concerns raised by children and young people in Dover. Many have been inspired by the Environment, alongside other key recurring themes such as Mental Wellbeing, Access, and Community Cohesion.
Environment & Sustainability
Many of the projects in Dover have emerged in direct response to recurring issues raised by young people, particularly around the environment and the need to highlight the importance of nature, outdoor spaces, and sustainable creative practices. Through art exhibitions, murals, and eco-sculptures, young changemakers have used creativity to respond to these themes and make meaningful impact communities. Discover how they’ve brought these ideas to life below:
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EKC Dover Nature Fashion Show & Exhibition
Learn how students from EKC Dover College curated a fashion show and art exhibition, inspired by nature and wellbeing.
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Temple Ewell Mural & Bike Shelter
Students from Temple Ewell Primary school designed and developed an eco-friendly bike shelter and mural, inspired by their experiences of nature at school.
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Kent Wildlife Bioart Sculpture & Habitat
Young changemakers in Dover worked with a local artist to create a Bio art sculpture and habitat.
Our Partnership with the Maison Dieu
In collaboration with the Maison Dieu, we’ve empowered young changemakers in Dover to create meaningful change in their communities, driven by the perspectives and lived experiences of young people. From crafting imaginative instruments using found materials and leading hands-on public workshops, to showcasing vibrant artwork projections and animations to over 5,000 visitors at Dover at Night, these projects reflect the creativity and passion of Dover’s young people. You can explore more about them and the impact they’ve had below:
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Dover at Night
A youth-led festival designed to amplify youth voice, celebrate Dover’s history and heritage, and bring the whole community together.
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EKC Dover College Junk Band
Students from EKC Dover College worked alongside local artists and musicians to create a Junk Band using recycled and found materials.
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Young people create a multisensory map for Dover’s Maison Dieu
Young people from Eagles Class at Whitfield Aspen School led the creation of a multisensory map for the Maison Dieu, Dover.
Community Cohesion
Discover how young people in Dover have led projects that highlight the importance of themes like accessibility and heritage, while fostering a sense of community through creativity:
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Shine a Light on Aylesham
Young Changemakers from EKC Aylesham created large-scale vibrant lanterns for the local festival – see the process through their own analogue film documentation.
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Dover SmART Project Wall Sculptures
Young Carers created bold and vibrant wall sculptures using repurposed materials for their public gallery.
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Kent Mining Museum & Goodwin Academy Mural
Students from Goodwin Academy worked with local artists to design a mural reflecting Dover’s mining history.
Supporting Dover means a lot to me. Growing up here, I attended a school that emphasized creative arts and allowed me to explore various creative methods. I'm grateful for those experiences and strive to enhance arts access in Dover. I’m also passionate about supporting local organisations and the diverse events happening in town.
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