Curious Minds is delighted to receive news that it has been awarded funding from
Heritage Lottery Fund’s Kick the Dust grants programme.
Hope Streets is a 5-year project that will transform the way museums work with young people. By working strategically in partnership with Museum Development North West (MDNW) and Youth Focus North West (YFNW), Curious Minds will test, refine and embed new models of youth engagement and leadership; to locate the heritage sector at the heart of young people’s services and young people at the heart of heritage. The lead museum partners in sub-region are: The Atkinson, Cheshire West and Chester Museum Service, Lancashire Museum Service, Bolton Museum and Tullie House.
Thanks to National Lottery players, Curious Minds can now confirm they will begin delivery of this project in August 2018.
To start with, Hope Streets will take young people on an expedition into the past, to delve into the hidden history of their local Hope Street. It will provide a platform for 11-25 year olds from diverse backgrounds to work with heritage organisations, artists and experts to interrogate, agitate and re-present their local heritage. By the end of 2019, young people across the North West will have led and produced creative events and festivals for public audiences.