FOOTPRINTS OF LGBTQIA+ HUMANS: Open Call
- What is Footprints of LGBTQIA+ Humans?
Cameye Arts is creating a living archive of LGBTQIA+ humans, places and spaces in the borough of Newham for Newham History Month 2024.
Using multimedia storytelling we are gathering histories, herstories, theystories of the local community from past to present.
- If you are a local LGBTQIA+ person how do you get in touch with us?
Please sign up HERE or send us an email. The form is very short and quick to fill in. We just want to get to know you a little.
- Why?
We want to enrich cultural heritage by preserving diverse intergenerational LGBTQ+ stories, voices and experiences.
- What type of people are you looking to take part?
We would love to speak with people of all ages and backgrounds. All are welcome. If you have any stories, memories, leads or ephemera to share then please get in touch with us.
THIS PILOT PROJECT HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED. WE ARE CURRENTLY APPLYING FOR FUNDING TO ENLARGE AND CONTINUE THIS CREATIVE ARCHIVE.
You can see the fruits of the initial pilot, commissioned by Newham Heritage Month, in the link below:
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This project is being funded by:
Newham Heritage Month
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Newham Council
We are collaborating with the following community partners:
Newham LGBT Seniors
CAYA @ Stratford Youth Zone
Our archival research is taking place at:
Bishopsgate Institute
Eastside Community Heritage
Newham Archive
Queer Britain Museum Limited
