The journey of young people, as they start their life at sea, is the theme of Making Waves/ Hwylio 'Mlaen, a digital and physical exhibition to be held at Llŷn Maritime Museum St Mary’s Church, Nefyn, June 4-30th 2016.
Following the journey of the young people of the Llŷn Peninsula over the course of a year, the project is aimed to showcase the living maritime culture and future maritime heritage of the area. The images, videos and stories recorded by the local young people, will not only highlight the diverse opportunities for maritime careers both locally and internationally, but also become a record of the creation of the maritime heritage of the present for the future.
Taking up the challenge to engage with a youth audience, this innovative exhibition was developed and managed by one of the museum's young trustees and committee members, Jamie Davies, aged 24 from Nefyn. It was born out of the recognition that too often museum exhibitions are focused on the past, not the future, and this is especially true of maritime museums.
As well as engaging young people into a relationship with the museum, the project hopes to change the communities’ perception of local young people - how important the sea is to them, the diverse opportunities it provides them and will hopefully inspire others to follow similar career paths and volunteering opportunities. The project involved young people from across the Llŷn Peninsula and those involved in the wider industry, as well as Nautical Science students from Fleetwood Nautical College and RNLI Volunteers.
Taking place during June, the exhibition will also be part of Seafarers Awareness Week (20-26th June), an annual campaign organised by maritime charity Seafarers UK. With this year’s theme being Maritime Jobs for Future Generations, the week aims to raise young people’s knowledge of the UK's ongoing 'island nation', dependence on seafarers, and showcasing careers to the next generation. The week combines a whole range of activities and events across the UK, highlighting the industry and uniting the sector.
Please visit the website for exhibition opening times and further information.
Llŷn Maritime Museum St Mary’s Church, Nefyn http://www.llyn-maritime-museum.co.uk/
The project has been funded by GwirVol and Nautilus International.
More information of Seafarers Awareness Week & Seafarers UK is available here:
www.seafarersawarenessweek.org & www.seafarers-uk.org
Jamie Davies
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