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SUMMARY:Unique Art Installation at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery to celebrate 80 years of YAA
DESCRIPTION:Yorkshire Adoption Agency is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special collaborative art installation developed in partnership with the Scott Creative Arts Foundation (SCAF). The installation will be showcased alongside the prestigious Yorkshire-wide Emerging Artists Exhibition at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery from 24 July to 19 September 2026.\n\n\n\nInspired by the theme "It Takes a Village "\, the installation celebrates the strength\, diversity and creativity of adoptive families through a captivating collection of interlocking prints\, a miniature village and an immersive soundscape of voices. Together\, these elements tell the story of the extended YAA community and the importance of connection\, belonging and support.\n\n\n\nThe partnership was born from a chance meeting between YAA and SCAF at a Doncaster Chamber of Commerce charity and business networking event. Recognising a shared passion for community engagement and creativity\, SCAF Founder Sue Armstrong introduced us to Layla Jabbari\, a finalist in the previous year's Emerging Artists Awards.\n\n\n\nWorking closely with children\, young people\, adopters\, staff\, trustees and supporters\, Layla helped bring the vision to life. Participants of all ages contributed artwork and ideas\, creating a truly collaborative piece that reflects the rich tapestry of the YAA family. SCAF's Lydia Poole also worked alongside Layla and YAA to create a soundscape capturing the voices and experiences of those involved.\n\n\n\nSue May\, Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Adoption Agency\, said:\n\n"I cannot tell you what fun we had! Everyone got involved   our adopted children and young people\, adopters\, staff and trustees\, and even the Civic Mayor on his last day in office. Our young person's group created tiny printed cardboard houses\, our children designed their own prints and everyone embraced the opportunity to get creative. The result is a joyful celebration of community\, belonging and the many people who play a part in supporting adoption."\n\n\n\nSue Armstrong\, Founder of Scott Creative Arts Foundation\, said:\n\n"It was wonderful to join Yorkshire Adoption Agency as they celebrated this remarkable milestone. You could see how much the families enjoyed spending time together. The children had so much fun creating prints\, sharing stories and expressing themselves through art. The installation beautifully captures the warmth\, resilience and connections within the adoption community."\n\n\n\nCelebrating eight decades of supporting children and families across Yorkshire\, the exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience an artwork that highlights the power of community and the belief that every child deserves a place where they belong.\n\n\n\nExhibition Details\n\nWhat: "It Takes a Village..." Installation and SCAF Emerging Artist Award 2026 Exhibition\n\nWhere: Danum Gallery\, Library and Museum\, Doncaster\, DN1 3BZ\n\nWhen: 24 July   19 September 2026\n\nAdmission: Free to visit
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Yorkshire Adoption Agency&nbsp\;is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special collaborative art installation developed in partnership with the Scott Creative Arts Foundation (SCAF). The installation will be showcased alongside the prestigious Yorkshire-wide <strong>Emerging Artists Exhibition</strong> at <strong>Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery</strong> from <strong>24 July to 19 September 2026</strong>.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Inspired by the theme <strong>&ldquo\;It Takes a Village&hellip\;&rdquo\;</strong>\, the installation celebrates the strength\, diversity and creativity of adoptive families through a captivating collection of interlocking prints\, a miniature village and an immersive soundscape of voices. Together\, these elements tell the story of the extended YAA community and the importance of connection\, belonging and support.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The partnership was born from a chance meeting between YAA and SCAF at a Doncaster Chamber of Commerce charity and business networking event. Recognising a shared passion for community engagement and creativity\, SCAF Founder <strong>Sue Armstrong</strong> introduced us to <strong>Layla Jabbari</strong>\, a finalist in the previous year&#39\;s Emerging Artists Awards.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working closely with children\, young people\, adopters\, staff\, trustees and supporters\, Layla helped bring the vision to life. Participants of all ages contributed artwork and ideas\, creating a truly collaborative piece that reflects the rich tapestry of the YAA family. SCAF&#39\;s <strong>Lydia Poole</strong> also worked alongside Layla and YAA to create a soundscape capturing the voices and experiences of those involved.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sue May\, Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Adoption Agency\, said:</span></span></strong><br />\n<em><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">&quot\;I cannot tell you what fun we had! Everyone got involved &ndash\; our adopted children and young people\, adopters\, staff and trustees\, and even the Civic Mayor on his last day in office. Our young person&#39\;s group created tiny printed cardboard houses\, our children designed their own prints and everyone embraced the opportunity to get creative. The result is a joyful celebration of community\, belonging and the many people who play a part in supporting adoption.&quot\;</span></span></em><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sue Armstrong\, Founder of Scott Creative Arts Foundation\, said:</span></span></strong><br />\n<em><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">&quot\;It was wonderful to join Yorkshire Adoption Agency as they celebrated this remarkable milestone. You could see how much the families enjoyed spending time together. The children had so much fun creating prints\, sharing stories and expressing themselves through art. The installation beautifully captures the warmth\, resilience and connections within the adoption community.&quot\;</span></span></em><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Celebrating eight decades of supporting children and families across Yorkshire\, the exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience an artwork that highlights the power of community and the belief that every child deserves a place where they belong.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Exhibition Details</span></span></strong><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> &quot\;It Takes a Village...&quot\; Installation and SCAF Emerging Artist Award 2026 Exhibition<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> </span></span><a href="https://www.dglam.org.uk/"><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Danum Gallery\, Library and Museum\, Doncaster\, DN1 3BZ</span></span></a><br />\n<span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>When:</strong> 24 July &ndash\; 19 September 2026<br />\n<strong>Admission:</strong> </span></span><a href="https://www.dglam.org.uk/visit/"><span style="font-family:aptos display\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Free to visit</span></span></a>
LOCATION:Danum Gallery\, Library and Museum\, Doncaster\, DN1 3BZ
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URL:https://business.doncaster-chamber.co.uk/events/details/unique-art-installation-at-doncaster-museum-and-art-gallery-to-celebrate-80-years-of-yaa-13010
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