Education

“It’s clear Site is very accommodating of the youth of Sheffield. I think what Site and similar galleries are doing is brilliant”.

Helen Maduka – Young person writing for the Guardian

Site’s current education programme is dedicated to working with young people from across South Yorkshire to inspire involvement and enjoyment in contemporary art. The programme fuses together ideas emerging out of the exhibitions programme with the possibilities of innovative project work and extended strands such as artist talks, competitions and various contextual, media and journalism related opportunities.

In 2009 the gallery launched the Site Young Apprentice Scheme [SYAS] which gives 14 to 21 year olds from across South Yorkshire the opportunity to delve further into the arts sector by working more closely with the gallery through a variety of creative activities and projects. The scheme provides rare and insightful experiences for CVs and is ideal for young people interested in exploring a career in the arts, media or journalism sectors. See current projects for more information.

“A key focus of the programme is finding inspiring and appropriate ways for young people to respond to ideas creatively and where possible offer the opportunity and motivation of getting their work seen by a wider audience”.

Vicky Morris – Freelance Education Manager

Recent projects have involved young people from Hatfield Visual Arts College, Aston Comprehensive, Sheffield Young Writer Groups, Cube Magazine, Rotherham Young Writers, Sheffield Hallam University and Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Colleges.