In November, Young Glasgow Talent was delighted to unveil our “Bridge to the Future” exhibition at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The event and exhibition celebrates the commitment and diversity of our phenomenal volunteer mentors and inspiring young people. Encouraging even more Glaswegians to get involved.
You can read more about the event here.
At the centre of the exhibition is an incredible piece by renowned Glasgow artist Gerard M. Burns. Which he donated to YGT. It depicts two of our young people. Symbolising the potential young people can reach when given a bridge of opportunity to overcome their challenges.
The Herald’s coverage of Gerard M. Burns can be read below:
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Can you help? Our city’s young people desperately need a mentor to make a huge difference to their confidence, educational outcomes and future life chances. You’ll guide disadvantaged, but utterly deserving and ambitious, young people through their education. Find out more about Becoming A Mentor.
Can your organisation help? To become involved in our Talent Taster programme, alongside our partners such as Glasgow Life and The Herald, simply GET INVOLVED! We can’t wait to work with you to offer our city’s most disadvantaged a gateway to an expanding menu of opportunities and tasters of university, college and employment.
We’re always looking for new mentors to reach all the young people coming on board with the programme. Help us spread the word by letting your friends and family know how worthwhile mentoring can be using the ‘share’ buttons below!
