What we do

  • What we do
  • Children and Young People
  • KRAN Fam

    • KRAN Fam

    KRAN Fam is a drama group, in partnership with Kent Refugee Action Network, for young refugees and asylum-seekers aged 16 and above.

    The group devise their own performances in order to share their cultures and challenge stereotypes. Sessions are supported by other young people living locally in order to encourage the integration of newly arrived and established communities in Kent.

    ***This group is on pause for the moment. More information to follow soon!***

    For more information email us at creativeengagement@kent.ac.uk

    Funded by ART31 KENT
    ART31KENT is a youth leadership project funded through Gulbenkian’s NPO status, granted by Arts Council England, in addition to funding from Kent County Council.
    ART31 takes its name from Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, which states that ‘Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities’.  See below for our other ART31 groups!

    Also from the Gulbenkian

    A selection of images arranged on a wall

    KRAN Photography Project 2016

    Gulbenkian have an ongoing partnership with Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN). As part of this, in Summer 2016, Gulbenkian delivered a photography project for young refugees, entitled ‘My England’, as part of the ‘Only in England’ exhibition at The Beaney.
    Two actors laughing.

    National Theatre Connections – Gulbenkian Young Company

    NT Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival. Each year it offers a unique opportunity for youth theatres and school theatre groups to stage new plays written for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights, and to perform in leading theatres across the UK.
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    Gulbenkian Uncovered

    Are you enthusiastic, committed and creative? Gulbenkian Uncovered gives students the chance to get behind the scenes, develop new skills and run events.

    Young People - Screen31 ARTY31

    ARTY31

    Gulbenkian’s ARTY31 group is for young people aged 8-12 with a wide variety of arts interests.

    ART31 Youth Board

    The Youth Board is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25. They steer ART31's governance, and influence arts policy and practice.

    SCREEN31

    Screen31 is group for young people aged 16-25 interested in developing their film-making skills.
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    TECH31

    TECH31 provides technical training for theatre and live events to 13-18 year olds.
    Techy31

    TECHY31

    TECHY31 is for 10-12 year olds interested in the technical side of theatre.
    Youth group

    Youth Theatre

    Fantastic and fun sessions for ages 5-18 years, encouraging creativity and theatre-making skills.