Youth Exchange: Creative Board: Empowering Self through Art

“Creative Board: Empowering Self through Art” is a dynamic Youth Exchange training program designed to utilize art as a transformative tool to support young individuals in their personal and social development. Recognizing art’s unique power to shape identity, communicate emotions, and connect across cultural barriers, this program aims to empower participants by encouraging self-expression, mental health awareness, and community involvement through creativity.

 

Workshop Overview:

 

A collaborative journey where art and wellness work together. Our youth exchange is designed with specific goals using Non Formal Education in mind:

  • Raising awareness: immersion in the relationship between art and mental health. Experiencing firsthand how artistic expression can create transformative experiences for individuals and communities.
  • Focused creativity: workshops and activities designed to expose participants to different types and ways of creating in the arts. The goal is not only to reach audiences, but also to make a positive contribution to their overall well-being.
  • Co-Creation: interactive workshops that highlight the power of co-creation. These activities allow participants to work together, unlock the unlimited potential of collaborative art projects, and enhance their peer-to-peer connections.

 

Goals:

 

  1. Foster Self-Expression: Enable participants to explore and express their identities and emotions through various art forms. Encourage them to discover and articulate their inner experiences, contributing to a better understanding of themselves.
  2. Promote Mental Health Awareness: Educate participants about mental health through art-focused workshops and activities. Use creative expression as a tool to discuss and normalize conversations around mental well-being and emotional health.
  3. Build Empathy and Social Connection: Facilitate collaborative art projects that require teamwork and understanding. These activities aim to enhance empathy among participants, helping them appreciate diverse perspectives and strengthen social bonds.
  4. Develop Coping Skills: Introduce art as a therapeutic tool that can be used for stress management and emotional regulation. Teach participants various artistic techniques that can serve as coping mechanisms for dealing with everyday stressors and challenges.
  5. Encourage Community Engagement: Motivate participants to engage with their local and global communities through art. This could involve public art projects, community workshops, or exhibitions that showcase the work created during the exchange, fostering a sense of connection and belonging.
  6. Enhance Cultural Awareness and Appreciation: Use art to expose participants to different cultures and backgrounds, promoting cultural understanding and appreciation. This could include exploring global art forms, discussing cultural influences in art, and interacting with artists from diverse backgrounds.
  7. Cultivate Lifelong Learning and Curiosity: Inspire a love for continuous learning and exploration in the arts. Encourage participants to remain curious and open-minded about discovering new art forms, techniques, and the stories behind them.
  8. Achieve Personal Growth and Confidence: Through mastering new skills and publicly presenting their art, help participants build confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Highlight the personal growth that comes from engaging creatively and overcoming artistic challenges.

 

Overview:

 

  • Deadline application 28.05.2024
  • 35 participants up to 30 years old
  • Partner Countries: Spain / Portugal / Germany / Austria / Italy
  • Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks –
  • Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator:

 

→  10-99 KM              23€

→  100 – 499 KM       180€ / 210€ green option

→  500 – 1999 KM     275€ / 320€ green option

→  2000 – 2999 KM   360€ / 410€ green option

→  3000 3999 KM     530€ / 610€ green option

→ 4000 – 7999 KM     820€

→ 8000 – more KM      1.500€

 

Co-Funded by the European Union

 

Contact info:

 

Veronica Bracaccini / project14@yp-de.org 

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