{"id":1876,"date":"2026-08-24T15:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.1625ip.co.uk\/about-us\/news-and-projects\/\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:58:58","slug":"we-grow-here-celebrating-young-peoples-creativity-at-m-shed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.1625ip.co.uk\/fr\/about-us\/news-and-projects\/we-grow-here-celebrating-young-peoples-creativity-at-m-shed\/","title":{"rendered":"We Grow Here: Celebrating Young People\u2019s Creativity at M Shed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We Grow Here: Celebrating Young People\u2019s Creativity at M Shed<\/h2>\n \n \n \n
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We Grow Here\u00a0is a collaborative exhibition from\u00a01625 Independent People,\u00a0M Shed\u00a0and\u00a0local authorities, celebrating the creativity, voices, and perspectives of young people across Bristol.<\/p>\n

The exhibition features over 70 pieces of art- ranging from paint, digital art, drawing to written word- created by young people who have experienced, or been at risk of, homelessness and\/or the care system. Each piece reflects their experiences, aspirations, and imagination, making this a unique showcase of young people\u2019s talent and storytelling.<\/p>\n

This exhibition coincides with\u00a0National Care Leavers\u2019 Month, which celebrates care leavers and raises awareness of their experiences, achievements, and ongoing needs across the country.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Shaped Entirely by Young People\u00a0<\/h2>\n \n \n
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From choosing the exhibition title to writing the descriptive text and curating the space, every detail of We Grow Here has been shaped by young people. Step into their world and experience growth, identity, and hope brought to life through art.<\/p>\n

Explore the exhibition at M Shed (11 Nov \u2013 4 Jan 2025) and discover the stories, ideas, and voices of Bristol\u2019s young people.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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A Word from One of the Young Curators\u00a0<\/h2>\n \n \n
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\u201cBristol is a city known for its innovation \u2013 where creativity meets passion and skill. We have been at the forefront of change and progress for decades. From the engineering genius of the suspension bridge to the actions shown during BLM, we are a city unafraid to make a mark.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

But where does that begin? Where do the changemakers take their first steps? Where do they become who they are? Where do they first discover their passions and dream of greatness?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s simple: it starts at home. Our roots \u2013 the vines of life that shape us \u2013 our earliest experiences, the people who raised us, the culture we grew up knowing. All these things shape and form the people we are today. While most of us may not go on to design the next suspension bridge or become the next prime minister, we are all changemakers in our own way. We actively shape the future every day, even with our smallest choices \u2013 choices influenced by our roots.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We want to show you how they\u2019ve shaped us, so that together we may shape the future ahead through one of the purest forms of self-expression: art.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether it be pieces showing the gritty reality of life as a young adult, to the pieces that show the brilliance of Bristol and its many landmarks and finally, the art pieces that show life in its most fantastical and surreal forms.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy the exhibition!\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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A huge thank you to M Shed for giving us the space to let young people express themselves so powerfully. This exhibition would not have been possible without their support and dedication to amplifying young voices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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