Thomas' #TheFutureIsOursFestival project sculpture explores how we can want to hide or run from uncomfortable emotions, but how these don't go away & soon show themselves on the surface.

Join us to see the final stop motion film...
The Horsfall, Wed- Fri 12-6pm until 31st May⁠

I’m covering The Horsfall gallery this afternoon in Ancoats. So, pop in, say hello and take a look round #TheFutureIsOursFestival exhibition!

I walked 15 kilometres to find all The Horsfall street poster locations and my legs are making me pay for it today, but I have a lot of nice photo and video content to edit now! #TheFutureIsOursFestival

Find out what’s inside Jess’ self-help recovery packs she created for her #TheFutureIsOurs Festival project ➡️👀

#TheFutureIsOurs #TheRightToACreativeLife #CreativeHealth IsMentalHealth #Creativity #CreativeSpace #CreativeRest #MentalHealth #CreativeHealth #CreativeLife

We’ll be sharing Princess Arinola’s beautiful poem about creativity in full on our instagram grid later so check back there to hear it! #TheFutureIsOursFestival
#APrescriptionForLife 42nd Street

It always puts a smile on our faces to see the work created by the young people The Horsfall larger than life on billboards across Manchester
It's quite a surreal & affirming moment...we hope it brings them the same wonderful feelings too!
#TheFutureIsOursFestival #CreativeHealth

Tomorrow!! ⁠

⁠Join us from 2 pm...⁠
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For a series of talks, creative sessions & performances from our ⁠
#APrescriptionForLife symposium
youtube.com/live/6dfKtmShw…⁠

#Creativity #CreativeSpace #CreativeRest #MentalHealth #CreativeHealth #CreativeLife #TheFutureIsOursFestival

We had fun with the activity Create set. Based on emotions like joy/anxiety we drew a creatures head then passed it on for someone else to draw the torso etc. Then we explained what good mental health meant for our creations based on the 5 senses #TheFutureIsOursFestival

Feedback from young people about our creative sessions in schools. #TheFutureIsOursFestival
#APrescriptionForLife The Horsfall

Jenny and Nic from Blue Cabin CIO work with Care experienced young people and they lead us in a really reflective and peaceful creative task. Drawing people who are no longer in our lives then using the paper to form a lantern.
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#APrescriptionForLife

Find out what’s inside Jess’ self-help recovery packs she created for her #TheFutureIsOurs Festival project ➡️👀

#TheFutureIsOurs #ARightToACreativeLife #Creativity #CreativeSpace #CreativeRest #MentalHealth #CreativeHealth #CreativeLife

James Robertson, National Director or #BeeWell introducing their work and how they collect and share the results of their national survey. 42nd Street #TheFutureIsOursFestival
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Our Co-Artistic Director, Kevin, and Apprentice Company Dancer, Kadafi, had a great time performing an extract of Kevin’s piece #WitnessThis this afternoon as part of 42nd Street #APrescriptionForLife symposium💫

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The Horsfall

For #TheFutureIsOursFestival Jess created this wonderful bag & a self-help pack to share things with other young people that she has found helpful in managing her own #MentalHealth , with the aim that her experience can support others. 🌟🧠💛⁠
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#CreativeSpace #CreativeHealth

Misha from @themusicworksglos introducing their work using music to support young people in challenging circumstances #TheFutureIsOursFestival
#APrescriptionForLife 42nd Street

We’re back at the symposium hub and #ChilyPep has joined us with their #WaitingGame . Which invites players to travel the journey of people waiting for support, to better understand what their experience and the barriers to access. #TheFutureIsOursFestival
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We’re heading over to the brilliant Manchester Creative Community venue, GRIT Studios CIC to share some music, film and poetry with our guests as well as have a chance to catch up with each other about the day. #TheFutureIsOursFestival
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The fantastic #16rpm performing outside the library this morning! Did you spot them too? #TheFutureIsOursFestival
#APrescriptionForLife

I’m covering The Horsfall gallery this afternoon in Ancoats. So, pop in, say hello and take a look round #TheFutureIsOursFestival exhibition!

Celebrate the power to connect through creativity at #TheFutureIsOursFestival , 4th-31st May 2024. Join The Horsfall & 42nd Street in celebrating young people, their wellbeing and incredible creativity. 🥳