W-Sussex: Wick young people design stunning artwork, and cover a shipping container with spray paint

Young people in #Wick, West #Sussex have designed some stunning artwork, using spray paint.

Arun Youth Projects have joined forces with the young people (who are not in education) of West Sussex to allow these stunning young artists to design their artwork.

The event took place at The Keystone Centre in Eldon Way, Wick. #TheKeystoneCentre

Arun Youth Projects youth services manager Emma Biffi said: “We worked together with U Can Spray, because they had some funding for a mental health project. We worked with children who are 14, most of whom are not in education, or training, to give them the opportunity to work towards an award.”

“Getting the accreditation is a great way for them to have something to put on their CV, to help with getting jobs, which is particularly important if they haven’t, or won’t be sitting exams.”

Emma added: “They were asked to choose one word to use, and they thought of breathe....”

“It was a really positive experience. The parents of the young people involved said it had had a positive impact. We’d definitely like to do something like this again.”

Emma said this event was one of the best things which her organisation could have done, and will lead to future get togethers.

The young people in partnership with #ArunYouthProjects have received an art award for their stunning masterpieces.

Dwayne Hards (#LCN Founder/#Leader) said: "I am incredibly impressed, and stunned with these young people's artwork. These young people have some amazing talents, potential, and intelligence, as well as having some stunning art skills!"

"Well done (young people), you should be proud of yourselves."