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Youth creative initiatives in South Holland

Overview

Various programs have been launched in South Holland to support young creators and entrepreneurs in developing community-focused projects.

In Goeree-Overflakkee, the Pitch Parade offers individuals aged 15 to 27 the chance to present creative ideas to a youth jury. Participants can compete for up to €2,500 for individual projects, with a total of €5,000 available per municipality to fund initiatives such as festivals, sports tournaments, or spoken word evenings. This program, supported by Kunstgebouw and VSBfonds, provides guidance on pitching and grant applications.

Additionally, the Young Makers Fest in Gouda features artists and artisans aged 9 to 29. Organized by the Maak Ministerie, the festival showcases crafts including ceramics, 3D printing, and jewelry, while offering workshops on topics such as sustainable clothing repair.

Entities

VSBfonds · Kunstgebouw · Barendrecht · Maak Ministerie · Gouda

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Youth creative initiatives launched in South Holland

    Youth-led creative events in South Holland include the Young Makers Fest in Gouda and the Pitch Parade in Goeree-Overflakkee, offering platforms for artistic expression and community project funding.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Barendrecht hosts Pitch Parade for youth creative projects

    Youth aged 15-27 in Barendrecht can pitch creative community projects at the Pitch Parade on November 17 for a chance to win up to €2,500 in funding.

Sources

albrandswaardsdagblad.nl · goudsdagblad.nl · rgl.nl · ridderkerksdagblad.nl