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The Lost RainbowOne day the colours in the rainbow well ran dry. What was the chameleon to do? How could he put things right? A charming story book for young children (KS1, ages 5 to 7) created by the Ynot? group. |
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Freeze MotionA unique collection of moving image and print work created by young people involved in the Ynot? project to express their experiences of everyday life in Sunderland. Hardback book with DVD. |
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Day Trippin'Produced as part of the Choices arts programme, Day Trippin' is a short romantic comedy produced by the group during workshops led by IF Films. Eddie is bullied and Tina hates cows, but on a day trip to Jesmond Dene romance blossoms for Eddie and in their own ways they each discover new worlds and overcome prejudices faced in their daily lives. This DVD also includes a special 'making of' documentary and a collection of short films made by the young people on the Choices project. |
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The Magic PatchworkThis book was created by older people in Newcastle upon Tyne working with writer Mary Lowe, illustrator Emma Holliday and graphic designer Leanne Bell. The book was produced as part of an artist residency programme developed by Age Concern Newcastle in partnership with Helix Arts. During 2005 Mary Lowe worked with a number of groups across the city to develop stories and characters that reflect their experiences and interests. |
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Ynot? 03-05This book showcases the work produced by the Ynot? group between 2003 and 2005 and includes photographs, images, poems and lyrics. |
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Daddy TrapThe latest work produced as part of the Ynot? arts programme. Produced with writers from Liar Inc. and musician Simon Derbyshire, this new audio CD focuses on the experiences and aspirations of the young fathers within the group. The written texts are also presented in the CD inlay booklet. |
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I Can See YouProduced as part of the Ynot? arts programme, I Can See You is a disturbing short story set in contemporary Sunderland where the real lives of three young adults are given a thrilling fictional edge in a tale of abduction and men in dark suits doing dark deeds. Told over a visceral and relentless day, the film stars young people from the Ynot? project and was inspired by their lives and imaginations which helped writer Ian Dowson create an original and exciting screenplay placing ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. Produced by film company Superkrush and shot in three days during July 2004, the film also features professional actors Jessica Johnson (School for Seduction) and Chris Beattie (Purely Belter). This DVD also features four short films produced by the group during Spring 2004. |
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2 MonkeysThis is the first public showcase of new work produced as part of the Ynot? arts programme. This CD features twelve spoken word tracks over an ambient electronic soundtrack, produced by the young people involved with the Ynot? programme and led by creative writers from Liar Inc. The written texts are also presented in the CD inlay booklet, designed using images produced by the young people involved in the project. |
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ChangewaysIn partnership with Helix Arts seven artist residencies were hosted in a number of Northumbria Probation Service settings. Changeways is the result of a major University of Newcastle survey into the impact of the arts on offenders, probation staff and artists' creative practice. Published 2001. |
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Quaking Houses: Arts, Science and the Community - a collaborative approach to water pollutionProduced in 1999, this book examines the creation of a wetland to combat mine water pollution in Co. Durham. The book describes both the successes and pitfalls of a collaborative project involving very different disciplines and interests. It includes a chapter by Dr Paul Younger of the University of Newcastle on the concept and science of passive water treatment. Malcolm Miles sets the work of artist Helen Smith in context. Writers Penny Kemp and John Griffiths based their findings on interviews with participants. 144 pp 16pp colour photographs, b/w photos. |
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Travelling on SunshineThis publication is the culmination of a six-month collaboration involving Roger Garfitt, housebound people and their carers in Blyth Valley, Northumberland. By using autobiography, recollections and poems, the writers explore the meanings of their lives. Through Roger Garfitt's journal we enter into their private worlds and watch them in the process of creation. Second prizewinner in the 1997 Raymond Williams Community Publishing Prize. Published 1995. |
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Scotswood from A-Z: Voices from Newcastle's West EndWriter Fiona Cooper spent six months in 1995 as writer in residence working with people in Newcastle's Scotswood area. This book is the culmination of that experience. Fiona explains: "Here you will find many unique voices from the area, talking about life and love, hopes and fears, heaven and hell. The indomitable spirit of the North East shines through the words." Published in 1995. |
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Modern RiddlesThis co-publication with Diamond Twig Press is a collaboration between artist Gonzalo Diaz, The Poetry Virgins and the North Shields People's Centre Photography Group. It presents a provocative examination of the role of artists, writers and the community both as commentators and agents for change in a post-industrial context. Published 1995. |
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St Peter's Riverside Sculpture ProjectLarge public art project at the Sunderland St Peter's Riverside site with four artists working in collaboration with the local community. Published 1996. |
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Living Proof: Views of a World Living with HIV and AIDSPhotographer Nicholas Lowe and writer Michael McMillan worked with people affected by HIV and AIDS in the North East. This book sets out to dispel the myths about HIV and AIDS. Published 1992. |
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Plummer CourtA catalogue of poetry and paintings produced during David Goard's residency at this alcohol and drug unit. Published 1991. |
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