P.L.A.Y (Participation, Learning and Arts for Youth) is a one year youth-arts activity programme led by LEEDS 2023 in partnership with the University of Leeds Cultural Institute, supported by Arts Council England. P.L.A.Y brings together a vast range of activity that engages young people of different ages across formal and informal education and across contexts and artforms. It is a unique,one-off investment in the creative engagement and leadership of young people in the city. The University of Leeds, Leeds Cultural Education Partnership, Leeds Learning Alliance and Leeds City Council partnered with LEEDS 2023 to explore how we can best ensure learning and legacy of this
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The first P.L.A.Y LEEDS 2023 Research Partnership Development event was held on 17th May 2023, bringing together a group of researchers, arts managers and cultural creatives gathered to look at possible research collaborations and opportunities for children and young people to engage with culture beyond LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture. These areas of discussion were Creative Skills and Inclusive Growth, Child Friendly Cities and Creative Learning in Formal Education.
P.L.A.Y Leeds 2023 Research Partnership Development Discussions Summary Document
