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Three people are gathered around a table inside a room with a rustic brick wall. One person on the left wears a black top and holds a paintbrush. In the middle, a person in a white lace top leans over the table to help. On the right, a younger person with glasses and pigtails is focused on drawing or painting. The table is covered with art supplies, including pens and papers.
Three people are gathered around a table inside a room with a rustic brick wall. One person on the left wears a black top and holds a paintbrush. In the middle, a person in a white lace top leans over the table to help. On the right, a younger person with glasses and pigtails is focused on drawing or painting. The table is covered with art supplies, including pens and papers.

Programme Spotlight: Creative Sparks

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Creative Sparks delivers free creative opportunities for children across Sunderland through after-school clubs and holiday programmes.

Weekly sessions take place in youth and community settings across the city and are led by experienced artists and creative practitioners. Activities include art, music, drama, animation, ceramics and filmmaking.

Holiday programmes are delivered in partnership with community organisations and Holiday Activities and Food providers, ensuring that children who face the greatest barriers can access creative opportunities during school breaks.

An orange speech bubble contains a quote. Black text reads: 'I really being part of Creative Sparks because you can be yourself, express yourself and make new friends' Blue text underneath reads: 'Creative Sparks participant'
A blue speech bubble contains a quote. White text reads: 'Creative Sparks makes me feel amazed, delighted and free. Bold text underneath reads: 'Creative Sparks participant'
An orange speech bubble contains a quote. Black text reads: 'When I come to Creative Sparks Club I feel overjoyed' Blue text underneath reads: 'Creative Sparks participant'

Impact Snapshot

165

after-school sessions delivered

123

holiday sessions delivered

3313

creative engagements

598

children reached

600+

hours of creative activity

19

community partners involved

44

artists involved

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