Gosport Young Cultural Changemakers
Explore our work in Gosport, empowering young people to lead and make change in their communities through creativity, as part of our Young Cultural Changemakers programme.
Our Young Cultural Changemakers projects in Gosport have developed from an initial consultation with 442 students at Bridgemary School back in 2023 and subsequent listening events in schools, during the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme and at Gosport Summer Passport events.
The themes that have emerged from all of these are remarkably similar: young people are concerned about the appearance of the town, particularly the amount of littering, and the impact of litter on the local marine environment.
Our projects in Gosport so far have aimed to address these issues in two ways: by improving the marine environment and by changing behaviours around littering – at the same time fostering improved community connection and cohesion.
Explore the Creative Projects
The creative projects so far have been a direct response to the environmental concerns expressed by children and young people in Gosport, particularly around littering in the town and its impact on the marine environment.
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3D Ceramic Mural Gosport
Secondary school students in Gosport created a 3D ceramic mural highlighting threat to local marine habitats after learning about pollution.
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Gosport Anti-littering Film
Gosport secondary school pupils worked with local filmmaker to make a film to encourage other young people to change their behaviour in relation to littering.
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Artificial Rockpools Combining Art and Ecology
Students in Gosport co-created a series of ceramic artificial rockpools with a local ceramicist and eco engineering company, to improve the local marine environment.
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Gosport School Mural for Environmental Awareness
Secondary students in Gosport co-created murals with a local artist to highlight environmental issues and reduce littering within the school.
I am passionate about empowering young people to connect with their communities through creativity. I have seen first-hand the power of youth-led projects to make a real difference – not only to places, but also to the young people who participate, boosting confidence, self-esteem and connection to their communities.
Want to get involved in Gosport ?
If you’re a young person, artist or organisation and would like to get involved, get in touch with our Creative Producer Peta: