Discover how creative practice supports young people's wellbeing at this professional conference exploring the impact of Art Block, a year-round creative initiative run by South London Gallery for children and young people aged 6–16 on the Sceaux Gardens Estate.
The day brings together findings from a year-long external evaluation by ImpactEd, with keynote contributions from theorist Dr Karen Mak and speaker Regan McDonald, alongside Community & Learning Managers from SLG Paul Crook and Polly South. Participants will hear about the programme's impact on young people and their families, with ample time for discussion, reflection and networking with colleagues across the arts, youth, education and wellbeing sectors.
Programme:
- 10:00–10:30 SLG opening
- 10:30–11:00 ImpactEd findings presentation
- 11:15–11:45 Dr Karen Mak (theorist)
- 11:45–12:15 Regan McDonald (speaker)
- 12:30–1:00 Q&A session
- 1:00–2:00 Networking
