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Supporting Artists

Central to our vision is the support and development of emerging artists.

We are home to Kent Dance Network, Confidance who work with Learning Disabled Artists; Animate Arts who specialise in high quality participatory projects with all ages and abilities and Spark Film Production.

Other artists we support with creative space and/or mentoring include AoiEsteban working with Virtual Reality technology, James Wilton, Vinicius Salles, Mischief, Rosie Heafford, as well as several of our graduate companies. We support students and graduates from the University through internships and project opportunities such as Gulbenkian Uncovered.

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Whist c. Beth Roo Photography AoiEsteban were supported by Gulbenkian to develop Whist
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My company’s work with the Gulbenkian has been some of the most rewarding we have embarked upon.
James Wilton
As a fledgling organisation, with very little funding, the Gulbenkian's generosity and support has been key for our survival - Dani Batchelor, Kent Dance Network

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ART31

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’.

ART31 is a vision created with, by, and for young people in Kent, championing the belief that all children and young people have an entitlement to access high quality arts and culture, to empower them to achieve their creative potential, and to genuinely engage young people as equal partners in any decision making that affects them.

The ART31 Youth Board is made up of young people from across Kent aged 13-25 who steer its governance, and influence policy and practice across the county and beyond, challenging the creative sector to examine existing ways of working and integrate young people into the core of their practice.

Our projects with young people

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ART31 Generate

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

Fantastic and fun sessions for ages 13-18 years, encouraging creativity and theatre-making skills.

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SCREEN31

Screen31 is a group for young people aged 13-25 interested in developing their film-making skills.
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TECH31

TECH31 provides free practical training in technical theatre for ages 13 - 25.
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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 University of Kent students the chance to programme films and run events.

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Square Pegs Arts

Square Pegs Arts are an award winning Charity who provide drama groups, music projects and other accessible Arts opportunities for children and young adults who have learning disabilities and autism, and produce original, inspiring, challenging Theatre. Difference is celebrated and everyone is supported to shine in their own way.
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KRAN Fam

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

Accessible Film Club

Accessible Film Club

Monthly film screenings that are open to all, especially those with autism and learning disabilities.

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TECHY31

TECHY31 is for 10-12 year olds interested in the technical side of theatre.
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ARTY31

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

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