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Artwork raises awareness of fostering in Bristol
April 12, 2010
Foster children from Bristol have launched of a new poetry and art exhibition at the Bristol Children’s Library in the centre of the city. The exhibition serves to celebrate the talents of looked after children and young people, as well as raise awareness of fostering in Bristol. The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Christopher Davies, officially opened the exhibition to the public.
‘Hundreds and Thousands, Secrets and Dreams’ is a collection of poetry and artwork created by looked after children and young people, foster carers and their families. Published by Foster Care Associates (FCA), it brings together a host of strong emotions which have been channelled into positive actions through poetic and artistic creativity.
Launched in 2009 by former athlete Kriss Akabusi MBE who was himself brought up in care, an exhibition of poems and artwork taken from ‘Hundreds and Thousands, Secrets and Dreams’ is currently touring the UK and will be on display at the Bristol Children’s Library until 30th April 2010.
This latest poetry book is the third in a series to be published by FCA - the UK’s leading Independent Fostering Agency (IFA). It is a powerful portrayal of the emotions of children who live in the UK care system as well as those experienced by foster carers and their families.
‘Hundreds and Thousands, Secrets and Dreams’ comes in a hard backed version priced £9.95, and can be purchased from our online shop.
