Since the youth centre in Bruck an der Mur took over the old gallery called "Matrix" and started changing the shop window, there’s a lot going on. It has become a great spot, where kids can let off steam and hang out. Currently, there’s a sticker project going on. Anyone can stick their slogans and phrases wherever to showcase what’s going on in their minds.
On July 5th the first exhibition will be held in the new gallery window. It has been fitted with new locks, lights, and a mounting system to best present the artworks. The opening will be celebrated with a summer party, which will be great. Every two months new exhibitions will be held there, so the kids have the opportunity to show their artworks regularly. Thus, they'll be able to both develop their skills and their self-confidence.
The youth centre is a save and inspiring place for the adolescent. Here they’re able to let off steam while playing table football or the PlayStation. They can also use the kitchen and other facilities freely. A new room has been added and fitted with a punching bag and a picture wall, and an Ukrainian artist created an amazing artwork in it. Additionally, a new gas-pizza grill was purchased, which can make a pizza in no time. The communal pizza-making not only connects the young people but also guarantees great evenings spent together.
The focus is on giving the adolescent future perspectives and to accompany them on their paths. In a time where materialistic stuff and fast distractions often take the forefront, the gallery window provides the chance to focus on meaningful things and creative expression. Another big project is the construction of a “democracy cell”. Here, the kids can learn about the inner workings of a democratic society. In this cell, which will be planned and built together, they will be able to vote anonymously and experience what it means to be part of a democracy. Here, a new name for the window gallery will be chosen – another step, which promotes codetermination.
All these projects and the future exhibitions create a space in which the kids can grow, experiment, and discover new paths – a space which provides them with future prospects not only in a creative but also a personal way.
