Made In Our Town

Rebels & Pilgrims exist to dismantle systemic barriers within the creative industry and make it more diverse. We do this by providing opportunities to learn more about different creative career paths, facilitating access to networks and building a supportive network.

We believe everyone deserves to have access to try out creative activities and learn more about creative careers. Whilst 31 percent of young people are interested in creative careers only 49 percent know what skills or qualifications they need to work in the sector. This gap gets bigger when you take into account low-income families and those from a global majority background. And this is then reflected in the current make-up of the creative industry.

Made In Our Town is a creative design project where Raafaye Ali (a professional Illustrator) worked with 9 young people to create their own unique t-shirts. The designs linked to their experiences of living in Ealing Town. During these workshops they learned more about the design process and what a career as an illustrator is like. Further supporting their careers and education.

There were 3 workshops held at Westside Young Peoples Centre, Churchfield Road, West Ealing. The project ended with a public exhibition and networking event at OPEN Ealing, celebrating the work and bringing together families, creatives, businesses and local residents.

We have now completed this project, you can view our impact report below or read it all here: https://simplebooklet.com/madeinourtownimpactreport .