CREATIVE BREAK TIME

CREATIVE BREAK TIME A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT BETWEEN TOMA X METAL X FOCAL POINT GALLERY

We’re one of the four projects awarded Freelands Foundation funding as part of their Autumn 2023 grant.

Together, Focal Point Galley, Metal Southend and The Other MA (TOMA) are launching Creative Break Time. This 3-year programme gives teachers time away from rigid planning structures to collaborate with artists and other creatives in Southend, nurturing creativity, connection and inspiration.

Our mission is to bring Southend artists and teachers together in transformative ways and Creative Break Time emphasises care, rest, wellbeing and meaningful collaboration. By investing in teachers’ creativity, we want to bring about lasting change in Southend schools across all curriculums and key stages.

Congratulations to The MAC in Belfast, Autograph with The Photographers Gallery in London, and Contains Art in Somerset

We’re looking forward to sharing more updates as Creative Break Time takes shape. Learn more here.