28-05-2025
Artists wanted for homeless charity's 'bright and natural' mural
Artists across Guernsey are being given the chance to create a mural for a charity supporting children at risk of for Children (AFC) said it was teaming up with Guernsey Arts to improve one of its accommodation's communal areas by giving it a "bright and natural" interested could submit a design and, after it has been approved by the young people, they would be given a fee of £1,000 and materials to help create the mural, bosses said. AFC houses people between the age of 13 and 25 in so-called training flats to teach them about living skills, employment, and how to deal with substance abuse.
"We know engaging in projects around the arts improves long-term outcomes for young people," said Aaron Davies, from Action for Children."This particular project allows us to design a space where young people can create a sense of community, peer support and pride where they live."Guernsey Arts said it was "thrilled" to help provide "more positive, social environments" for young must submit their design to Jade@ with "AFC Mural" in the subject line.
