DreamRiders - Workshop #2 bij Kunstinstituut Melly

DreamRiders is an art project for and with young people from across the country who have been affected by the Child Benefit Scandal. In a series of three art workshops, participants explore how personal experiences can be translated into art and shared with a wider audience. The workshops form the basis for an art installation that will open in The Hague in 2027. Drawing on their own stories, the young people work on so-called Dream Tools: sculptural art objects that visualize their experiences, messages, and dreams for the future. Lessons for the Netherlands are also distilled from their experiences, which will later be shared with administrators, civil servants, journalists, and aid workers, among others. Workshop 2 – From Experience to Lesson – builds upon the first meeting. Participants delve deeper into their experiences with the Child Benefit Scandal and use conversations and creative assignments to formulate insights and lessons. Together, they explore how these lessons can be made visible and transferable to policymakers, journalists, aid workers, and other stakeholders. The workshops are led by Yasser Ballemans, Milena Boudinova, and Demario Romney. Participation is free; advance reservation is required.