THE HERDS: A global art project raising awareness of the climate crisis. Beach Creative CIC collaborating with EKST 2025.

Brilliant to catch up with Gillian Wilson at Beach Creative CIC last week.

Very exciting to hear about their work supported by the Art Fund. Beach Creative CIC is one of 44 museums and galleries to have received a grant to create programmes, events and activities for young audiences inspired by THE HERDS. A global art project raising awareness of the climate crisis.

Super grateful to Gillian Wilson for inviting East Kent Schools Together (EKST) students to collaborate on this wonderful project. Should be so impactful for young people across our partnership.

Following the introduction of European bison to the area in 2022, young people will craft a life-sized bison puppet from recycled materials to parade through Herne Bay carnival- amongst many other initiatives. The Wilder Blean bison project is delivered in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust.

From April 2025, the 44 museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK are inviting their communities to respond to this international climate action movement with a range of activities and performances- such as those mentioned above- that inspire the next generation and deepen connections with their collections and the natural world.

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