Beach of Dreams aims to engage hundreds of thousands across the UK in a major interdisciplinary programme including commissioned artworks responding to coastal, environmental and climate themes; walks; journeys; participatory creative events; digital activity; talks and other events along the UK coastline in the 4 nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Beach of Dreams invites participants and audiences to work together to create a hopeful perspective on the future of our coast and planet. By walking the coastline and sharing stories about its past, present and future, we can learn about coastal and climate challenges, and imagine how we can work towards a positive future.
Artists - Get Involved
We are looking for skilled writers and digital artists for a story gathering project which collaborates with the local communities in Great Yarmouth, in a heritage, creative and walks-based exploration of their shared and differed coastal heritage.
Supported by Historic England, this project aligns with a national festival called Beach of Dreams, which will take place at the Out There International Festival of Outdoor Arts and Circus in May 2025.
Artists will lead workshops to explore the hopes, fears, stories, and dreams of the local coastal community. These stories will be shared on digital platforms and in a stunning visual display of thousands of locally designed silk flags, made and carried by the public to inspire and bring about positive change in reflection of the past.
Deadline: 13th October
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to get immersed in Great Yarmouth’s coastal heritage. Whether you are interested in Yarmouth’s beaches, maritime and fishing heritage, seaside resorts, tourist attractions, circus or entertainment – we want to hear from you!
The project will offer volunteers lots of exciting opportunities such as:
- Talks and guided tours
- Interviews and story gathering
- Heritage guide training – to be able to lead future talks/tours,
- Oral history training – to develop interview skills and create bespoke digital resources,
- Research and accessing archive skills training
No previous experience is necessary- we are just looking for people who want to:
- Raise awareness of coastal change
- Support people to better understand their coastal heritage
- To appreciate, enjoy, connect with and take better care of the historic coastal environment
- Ensure the heritage is preserved for future.
Volunteer Welcome Session
We are having a Volunteer Welcome Session on Sunday 6th October at the Drill House, York Road, NR30 2LZ. There will be a BBQ and an introduction to the project. We would love for people to come and find out more. If you are unavailable, don't worry we will have lots more sessions coming up.
Register your interest
