A rich, diverse and vibrant range of work from a group of inspiring young emerging artists, curated by our very own youth action team, the YoBs.
Saturday 18th-Monday 20th May 2013, 12-6pm.
Eco Demonstration Building, Garth Park, Launton Road, Bicester OX26 6PS
Come and be inspired by the next generation of creative talent in Bicester!
Contact laura@oyap.org.uk or call 01869 602560 for more information
OYAP Trust wins Award!
We're very excited to announce that OYAP has won the Cherwell Business Awards Charity and Community Award.
At a gala dinner on Friday 19th April Helen and Liz accepted the award on behalf of the OYAP team. Read the full story here
May Half Term Project on Friday 31st May 10-3pm
Streetdance & T-shirt design/ Printing
Contact zaylie@oyap.org.uk or call 01869 602560 for more information
Our new Youth Theatre and Art Imaginarium have officially launched at The Courtyard
Email zaylie@oyap.org.uk or call 01869 602560 for more information or to get involved
HELP BREAK THE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE!
Make theatre with professional directors and actors that will help change young people’s lives.
‘Fragments’ is a ground-breaking project, designed to help young people across the country deal with the trauma of parental separation and divorce.
We are seeking a small group of talented young people to work with outstanding theatre professionals in a day long workshop. You will be sharing your experiences of separation and divorce using innovative theatre techniques in this workshop hosted by Oxfordshire Family Mediation and OYAP Trust.
You will help create the beginnings of ‘Fragments’, a project that will see your ideas and concepts turned into workshops in schools, and then into a series of films online that will support young people who are experiencing parental separation.
We will be discussing some potentially difficult material in this workshop, which we will support you with. In order to make a difference we need to break the conspiracy of silence surrounding parental separation and tell it how it really is from a young person’s perspective.
If you are 15-21 years old and think you have something to offer, apply by sending the application form to zaylie@oyap.org.uk
Rock School – Rock, Pop and Music Technology
Rock school is a great opportunity for budding 
musicians to learn new skills from professionals in the industry. Young musicians from all musical backgrounds from MC-ing to classical Rock will be given the opportunity to explore their musical ideas and aspirations, working with established artists to develop their skills and inspire their natural creativity. There will be opportunities to enhance songwriting and composition skills; discover brand new techniques; boost performance ability; and explore creative ideas.
For more information or to get involved, please contact: zaylie@oyap.org.uk
Youth of Bicester
A dynamic group of young people in Bicester have joined forces to create their very own youth action team, ironically referring to themselves as ‘the YoBs’ - the Youth of Bicester. With the motto ‘Changing the community for the better: young people inspiring and being inspired!’ their mission is simple; to make exciting and lively things happen in their community, using creativity as a catalyst for inspiring change.
Bicester’s young change-makers have been busy creating magic in Bicester – transforming empty shops into pop-up recording studios, drawing Masterclasses and art installations; running their own community radio station; giving away free books in the name of Bicester Book Feast; and spreading a viral epidemic of loveliness through their kindness missions.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining the YoBs, please contact: laura@oyap.org.uk
