Northside New Media Project

Northside New Media was an arts project set up for a group of local residents from the Northside estate, Workington, to learn how to create artwork using digital technology. Artist David Titley worked with the group for eighteen months, and created a DIY artists’ book to showcase the residents' work. The book was launched on Thursday 25 October 2005. During the launch evening, participants received certificates for completing a twelve week Open College course.

The Northside New Media project was funded by Allerdale Borough Council's Arts Development Unit, Arts Council of England, Learning and Skills Council, Cumbria County Council and Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.

The project encouraged people to discover new skills, develop confidence and go on to achieve amazing things, and was particularly successful due to the commitment of the participants. Project managers looked to extend the programme to other communities in Allerdale.

For information about the Northside New Media Project book launch visit http://www.allerdale.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=36&prid=350

To visit 'How the Northside New Media Project changed my life' go to: http://www.allerdale.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=36&prid=347