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The Brighter Side Community Postcard Project was launched at the end of May, in response to the Covid 19 crisis. The idea behind it was to encourage people of all ages, to design a postcard that reflected a moment of joy had in their everyday, whilst at home. The difficulties faced by all throughout this time, as we all know, have and continue to be very challenging and so we felt that this project would help bring some enjoyment and joy to the community during this time.
So where are we at now? (February 2021)
We are really pleased that so many people have connected with this project and to date we have had 116 postcards delivered to us here at Kingshill House. These have been created by local people of all ages and collectively the postcards give a real insight into just how positive and resilient people have remained during this very challenging and difficult time. Each postcard is truly unique and will ignite a personal response from the viewer: a smile, laughter, hope or maybe a shared understanding.
We hope that many of you were able to view the postcards created so far by taking part in the walking trail during the summer months. The trail has now finished. However, as we are now fast approaching the 'One Year On' marker for this project we would really like to continue to document this time through the postcards, which eventually we hope will become part of a bigger community 'social history' exhibition in the future.
Can I still join in?
Most definitely! The project remains open and we would love you to join in. Remember, you don’t have to be an artist to take part. You can doodle, attach a photo, add textiles, use finger-paint or write a poem, anything goes.
If you would like some blank postcards, please call into Kingshill House and pick up some from the outside porch area. Please ring ahead first, before you make the journey to ensure you will be able to access them as we are currently closed.
Completed cards can be posted back through the letterbox at Kingshill Arts Centre, or if you would prefer to submit a postcard digitally, please send it to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Please make sure that it measures 6inx4in at a resolution of 300dpi and don’t forget to include your name, surname, age and street location.
HAPPY CREATING and we look forward to receiving your postcard very soon!
So where are we at now? (February 2021)
We are really pleased that so many people have connected with this project and to date we have had 116 postcards delivered to us here at Kingshill House. These have been created by local people of all ages and collectively the postcards give a real insight into just how positive and resilient people have remained during this very challenging and difficult time. Each postcard is truly unique and will ignite a personal response from the viewer: a smile, laughter, hope or maybe a shared understanding.
We hope that many of you were able to view the postcards created so far by taking part in the walking trail during the summer months. The trail has now finished. However, as we are now fast approaching the 'One Year On' marker for this project we would really like to continue to document this time through the postcards, which eventually we hope will become part of a bigger community 'social history' exhibition in the future.
Can I still join in?
Most definitely! The project remains open and we would love you to join in. Remember, you don’t have to be an artist to take part. You can doodle, attach a photo, add textiles, use finger-paint or write a poem, anything goes.
If you would like some blank postcards, please call into Kingshill House and pick up some from the outside porch area. Please ring ahead first, before you make the journey to ensure you will be able to access them as we are currently closed.
Completed cards can be posted back through the letterbox at Kingshill Arts Centre, or if you would prefer to submit a postcard digitally, please send it to admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk Please make sure that it measures 6inx4in at a resolution of 300dpi and don’t forget to include your name, surname, age and street location.
HAPPY CREATING and we look forward to receiving your postcard very soon!