Making Space - A creative call for change (YIWW)

Thu Mar 06 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+00:00

Rowntree Park, yo23 1jq York, United Kingdom | York

Friends of Rowntree Park
Publisher/HostFriends of Rowntree Park
Making Space - A creative call for change (YIWW)
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The Make Space York project invites you to come along and find out more about the project, and also get involved!
Part of York International Women's Week programme of events.
A creative call for change:
Get involved in planning an exhibition exploring how park design affects women and girls' use of space.
AND/or
Come and get involved in the project in general that includes engagement with local girls and the June Festival.
EXHIBITION
Research shows girls' presence in parks declines sharply in teenage years – we want to change this through raising awareness through creative responses including photography, poetry, zines, theatre, and film. Join us to find out more about contributing or planning. You can read more about the call out here
https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-a-creative-call-for-change/
More on the background to the project below, but this evening is for those:
-Interested in potentially being involved in the exhibition (submitting or helping organise)
But also
-For those interested in helping/being involved with the June estival of events
-For those who want to know more about the project generally
A friendly evening to share ideas and find out more and meet like minded people. Aimed at adults but age 14+ welcome to get involved.
The event is at the York Explore Cafe in Rowntree Park at 7pm. The event is free but please book a space using the link below.
You can find out more about the project in general here:
https://rowntreepark.org.uk/make-space-for-girls-older-girls-and-rowntree-park/
This event is part of York International Women’s Week 2025, 3rd- 9th March.
This programme offer around 40 mostly free events organised by and for the local community. Check out t the full programme on www.yorkwomen.org.uk and join in!
Book free place for 'Making Space' Thurs 6th Match 7pm
https://www.rowntreepark.org.uk/events/booking
For more info or to discuss the project - contact project creator/lead Abigail at [email protected] or [email protected]
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