Graffiti workshops in Balingen: Creativity meets youth promotion!

Graffiti workshops in Balingen: Creativity meets youth promotion!

Creative potential is promoted in Balingen: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the youth development association Zollernalbkreis (Jufö), exciting graffiti workshops are offered for young people. This initiative, which was organized in cooperation with the Balingen youth center, aims to offer young people a platform in difficult situations in order to express themselves creatively. Michi Frommer, the social worker from the Jufö, emphasizes how important graffiti is as a form of expression for the youth. "The workshop creates a legal space for graffiti and at the same time promotes legal sensitization," says Frommer. The first workshop during the Pentecost holidays has already shown how much joy the young people can develop on the sprays.

The materials for the creative projects were sponsored generously by the Reinhold-Workliche Foundation. Jan Beckmann, an employee of the youth center, introduced the participants into the basics of technology and the tools used. The enthusiasm among the young people was noticeable and they learned that there are special walls in Balingen that can be used to spray. Another workshop is already planned for August 8 at the Balingen summer vacation program. If interest is still high, a third workshop could follow on September 10th.

identification by art and community

In addition to the workshops in Balingen, there are also interesting developments in other cities that use graffiti and street art as an expression of identity and creativity. project-graffiti.de that young people in the district want to learn more about their quarter. There is interest to beautify a concrete wall in the youth club and integrate the art of graffiti into art lessons. A modern view of art offers young people the opportunity to get involved in creative and express their ideas artistically.

creative projects not only create joy, but also offer an ideal environment for team -building measures and events. The popularity of graffiti and street art is also evident in many other cities, as in Bad Kreuznach. There, young people aged 14 to 17 have designed the pedestrian tunnel Wilhelmstraße/Mühlenstraße with colorful graffiti. You will not only receive support from the urban youth promotion, but also from Mayor Letz, which gives the project a lot of encouragement.

art for the community

The challenges that young people have to master in their everyday life are expressed in these projects. Nahews-news.de reports on a further project in Bad Kreuznach, where the creative work of the young people is to be documented and presented in an exhibition. Christoph Gärtner, an experienced graffiti artist, helped the young artists to develop a color concept that transforms the walls into a true work of art. The young people, who are regularly active in the youth and cooperation center "Die Mühle", have also already designed an exhibition in the Schloßparkmuseum.

All of these initiatives clearly show how graffiti is not only a form of art, but also a valuable opportunity to strengthen community feeling and identity. Young people learn to find their voice and to contribute to the design of their environment in a creative way