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Hive Mind group
We are looking for families with children 0-5 years to join our Hive Mind group as part of ‘Our Beautiful Oldham’ project to help us to create a new nature gallery at Gallery Oldham.
These sessions are limited to 15 families per session, so we will be carrying out a selection process to ensure we involve a range of families. These sessions are by invitation only and are not drop-in sessions.
The project will work with families, curators, designers, artists, and environmental specialists to design and develop the new gallery. We want the new gallery to be an inclusive space, where families with children aged 0-5 years can explore and have fun. Your involvement will be key, as we want to work with you to understand your wants and needs for the space. Each session with have a theme as the project progresses. All these sessions will include opportunities for your little ones to play and contribute.
We are offering some great rewards for your participation. You’ll receive £10 of High Street vouchers for each session attended and we’ll also reimburse your tram, bus, or parking expenses. Plus, enjoy a FREE Baby Photobooth and Extra Small Cinema Tickets.
Eight sessions will run on Thursdays, 1-2.30pm in the Education Suite: 1 May 2025, 22 May 2025, 26 June 2025, 10 July 2025, 11 Sept 2025, 13 Nov 2025, 15 Jan 2026, 19 March 2026.
If you’d like to apply to join the group, please email Kat.Ralls@oldham.gov.uk by Thursday 24 April. We will contact you by Monday 28 April to let you know if you have been selected to join the Hive Mind Group.
Please provide the following information in your email:
Have you visited Gallery Oldham before?
What is the first part of your postcode?
What are the ages of your children?
Does your child have any additional needs?
Which sessions would you be able to attend?
This project is supported by Art Fund.
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