Why This Project Matters
Globalization has widened the gap between the rich and poor, and recent challenges like climate change, pandemics, and high inflation have only made things worse. Inequality is at an all-time high, leading to widespread poverty, poor health, and limited educational opportunities. Social inclusion is more critical than ever to create a society where everyone, regardless of background, has access to the resources they need.
The Power of Art
Art isn’t just for galleries and museums. It’s a powerful tool for promoting mental health, education, and civic engagement, especially for young people. Street art can transform public spaces and bring communities together. The STAR 2.0 project is all about using the power of street art to connect and uplift disadvantaged youth, giving them an opportunity to express themselves in their communities.
What We’re Doing
And so since April 2004, together with the European network ALDA based in France, Italian Emilia-Romagna Region, the Street Art Museum of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Clube Intercultural Europeu based from Portugal, we’re on a mission to train youth workers to use street art as a tool for social inclusion. Through a comprehensive set of resources—including a detailed curriculum, online training, and a community platform—we’re equipping these workers with everything they need to help young people create impactful street art projects.
Get Involved: Our Activities
Youth workers will engage in an online training program to organize street art activities within their local communities. These activities will include workshops with local artists, mural creation for social expression, video documentation of the process, and community events to celebrate the art and bring people together.
Our Goals
- Empower Youth: Help youth workers engage young people in street art activities to support their communities, build solidarity, and develop active citizenship.
- Raise Confidence: Empower disadvantaged youth by boosting their self-determination and confidence through artistic expression.
- Promote Awareness: Educate youth workers, citizens, and local authorities about the innovative use of public spaces and the potential of street art for social inclusion.
Innovating for Impact
Street art is everywhere in the EU, but there’s a lack of standardized knowledge on how to guide these projects effectively. STAR 2.0 aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive toolkit for using street art as an educational and social tool. This toolkit will help organizations and youth workers understand local needs, engage communities, co-design projects with artists and citizens, navigate legal aspects, and incorporate educational elements into their street art initiatives.
Expected Results:
- STAR 2.0 Curriculum: A comprehensive guide for using street art in social inclusion.
- Online Training Course: Training for youth workers on leveraging street art for social inclusion.
- Online Community: A platform for youth workers and stakeholders to share experiences and practices.
- Street Art Interventions: Significant art projects co-created by the youth, fostering social expression and community engagement.
Join the Movement
STAR 2.0 is more than just a project—it’s a movement to harness the power of street art for social good. Whether you’re a youth worker, an aspiring artist, or a community member, there’s a place for you in this exciting journey. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a more inclusive society through the vibrant language of street art.
Ready to get started? Let’s transform our communities through Street Art
