)
Bank of Ideas - West Belfast
- By: Belfast City Council
- Location: West Belfast
- When: On-going
- Creative Me Profile: Community Connector
The Bank of Ideas is a new initiative by Belfast 2024 that enables the people of Belfast to propose and collectively decide on creative projects for our city.
93 ideas were presented to the public at our Voting Day in City Hall, at a buzzing market stall of creative ideas!
Every idea was fantastic and gained new supporters across the city.
After a grand total of 2,253 votes across the city, here are the ideas that received the most votes and the funding for West Belfast with a total pot of £10,000:
|
Meadow Ladies of Bog Meadows |
The Meadow Heart Project July – August 2024 |
Creation of a large heart-shaped public art mosaic in Bog Meadows’ new community Wilding Garden, with 15 small pieces to represent the elements of the nature reserve the ladies love most. |
|
Spectrum Centre |
Ausume Rascal's Art Explosion August – October 2024 |
Art club for kids with an autism spectrum diagnosis to work with an artist to create colourful dinosaurs to be displayed in Shankill road shop windows and public spaces. |
|
Suicide Awareness and Support Group |
Chill with Gill Café for Support for people with Anxiety
|
A weekly support group for people with anxiety run by a yoga teacher, with chats, deep relaxation, breathing techniques, and advice. |
|
Conway Ed Centre |
Threads of Empowerment: Transforming Lives through Sustainable Fashion August – September 2024 |
Sustainable fashion for refugee and asylum-seeking children, with a charity shop trip, upcycling training and guidance from a fashion designer and a professional photoshoot to showcase outfits they created. |
|
Antoinette Campbell |
Wonder Bubble Magic June – October 2024 |
Experiential and immersive workshops in hostels and with assisted living residents, culminating in a wonder bubble magic show.
|
|
Ark Housing |
Big Belfast Halal - o - ween party October 2024
|
Inclusive celebration that reimagines Halloween making it more welcoming for Muslim families by blending cultural traditions, music, entertainment, to create connections and showcase creativity and diversity. |