Vital Sparks has evolved since its original conception in 2012 and as the number of communities and individuals receiving funding has grown, a network of peer to peer support and knowledge have developed organically. Support across communities Vital Sparks projects increasingly collaborate or work across communities. What appears very simple help and advice from one bursary recipient to
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The Network another actually has quite a big impact on the success and longevity of projects. These measures need only be small for example, Neil from ‘Art in the Park’ helped Mandeep from ‘Bridges Fridges & Friends’ install his exhibition at Devonport Live. Barbara, a member of material craft group ‘GladRags’ and community group Stonehouse Action offered support to the ‘Seeds ‘n’ Feeds’ project and migrated basketry skills to crafters in Ham.
A model of creativity, collaboration and pride of place
Gin from Seeds N Feeds says; “ Actually attending each other’s events has had the effect of knitting me into this community - I was emboldened by knowing we were all coaxing out the same wishes for hope, change and connectedness.” 3