Coming up in early 2025 is the second animation project by Albatross Arts. Generously funded by HMS Oardacious – Submarine Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, a proud part of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC). With an aim to help children build confidence and gain awareness that art and culture is all around us. Through Albatross Arts, children will create two short, animated films - participating in all aspects of production - storyboarding, crafting each component of film, voice recording and filming.
Albatross Arts delivers customised and ‘off the shelf’ well-established visual arts programmes. Positioning themselves at the heart of a multi-agency approach (health, social care, voluntary & community) that achieves maximum, lasting impact. They are a social enterprise with a mission to break down barriers, build more inclusive communities and help close the attainment gap.
“We are absolutely thrilled to approve this grant and fund this exciting project with the very talented team at Albatross Arts. We have seen how much experiences like this can help benefit young people, particularly those with parents from service backgrounds helping them develop creative outlets to process emotions whilst fostering meaningful connections with others in the local community. We look forward to hearing about the journey these children go on with this experience and to watching the video once it’s been produced. Have fun!”
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs, chair of the HMS Oardacious Commitee
The programme will provide a platform for eliminating obstacles and exposing young people to experiencing creativity beyond the classroom, working alongside industry professionals. These experiences provide a catalyst to initiate connections, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging with other young people from Naval and civilian families in their community. The hope is that this will embed a greater sense of confidence and ignite an interest in the arts. Showcasing how it touches upon so many aspects of daily life. The 2025 project will build upon the success and learning of the work in late 2023, when Albatross Arts supported young people from Helensburgh and the surrounding areas from up to eight different schools.
Previous attendees who participated in the recent animation project at Albatross Arts described the experience as “a lot of fun” and helped them to gain “new skills and confidence”.
The workshops will take place in the February half term and will be for two age groups: 7-12 and 13+ via local community spaces within central Helensburgh. The animation project will be open to forces’ families and local young people.
Find out more about the inspiring work at Albatross Arts here: https://www.albatrossarts.org
