De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) is set to be taken over with a burst of creativity this weekend, as the Spark Arts Festival returns for its 21st year.
The festival has put children at the forefront of arts and creativity in Leicester since 2003, and this year there is seven days of creative fun, with over 30 performances, the majority free.
Starting at DMU on Saturday (18 May), the campus will be transformed into a hub of creativity, with a whole host of free activities, hands-on workshops and live performances from 11am to 3pm for children and families to enjoy.
Fi Donovan, Head of Engagement and Partnerships at DMU, said: "DMU’s sponsorship of Spark Arts Festival presents an exciting opportunity for families to explore creativity and challenge perceptions at the 'We Know Best’ and ‘Building Brave Spaces' takeover day.
“On Saturday, the Vijay Patel building will transform into a hub of imaginative workshops and interactive experiences, inviting children and families to reimagine traditional ideas of play and knowledge.
“Kids get to shake up the status quo, designing experiences that challenge grown-up ideas of how to access, create and enjoy all forms of artistic expression.”
Other activities during DMU’s takeover include sculpture making from recycled materials, a live comedy gameshow, and the opportunity to take part in the ‘Gallery of Greatness’ – where children can make their own medal, trophy, or award to celebrate their creative skills.
Spanning venues across the city for seven packed days, the festival which aims to bring, joy, freedom and choice will see Leicester transformed into the biggest city-wide children’s playground, with free creative workshops, roleplay sessions, music making and workshops.
The Spark Arts for Children is one of the largest independent children's arts festivals in England and Wales, presenting theatre, dance, music, visual arts and digital media events for young people up to 13.
The Leicester based arts organisation, is driven by the belief that the arts are crucial to a child’s development and wellbeing- and they aim to help children immerse themselves in the arts in a variety of places and spaces, offering children opportunities to discover their skills, passions and potential.
More information about the festival and takeover day at DMU can be found: HERE
Posted on Thursday 16 May 2024