Young people showcase their creative projects at unique exhibition at Worksop Library

The Point of View project (POV) is a collaborative project that has been busy building new, strong and lasting relationships between Arts organisations and the wider voluntary community and social enterprise sector.

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS), in collaboration with Bassetlaw Action Centre, Centre Place, Inspire, Junction Arts, Mansfield CVS, Rhubarb Farm, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation and Voluntary Action Doncaster have been delivering the project.

Stephanie Henry, POV project manager, BCVS, said: “It has been a genuine pleasure working with all the partner organisations in their separate districts, exploring young volunteering in a different capacity; leading from the young people’s voices and the huge benefits this brings.

"Not only have the organisations supported more than 100 new young people into volunteering opportunities but also shown how the Arts can benefit their confidence and wellbeing.”

Inspire Library Worksop is hosting the exhibition, which will feature the remarkable work of the young volunteers who have harnessed their talents and passion to make a real difference in the local community.

Simon Cook, study programme manager, Inspire College, said: “Inspire College is both proud and thrilled to be hosting an exhibition of art for the Point of View Project.

"We have a history of involving our learners in local initiatives benefiting both them and the wider community, so the POV project has been a brilliant experience.

"We’re very excited to be welcoming our partners and the wider public to this opportunity to view the brilliant work created by all the young people involved in POV.”

Mansfield CVS have thoroughly enjoyed their involvement in this collaborative project.

Emma Musgrove, POV project coordinator, Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service, said: “Mansfield CVS are excited and honoured to be showcasing the creative work completed by West Notts College art students who have engaged well with the POV project.”

The exhibition will be on display at Worksop Library on Memorial Avenue, Worksop, on Wednesday, May 24, from 4pm to 6pm and Thursday, May 25, from 10am to 6pm.

For more information about the POV project visit www.bcvs.org.uk/pov.