Children’s Media Conference In Sheffield Is A Game Changer With ‘Playground’ 2019
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The Children’s Media Conference (CMC) is set to launch ‘Playground’, its ground-breaking interactive digital art exhibition for children, families and CMC delegates, on 25th June at the Site Gallery, Sheffield. Running this year for two weeks from the 25th – 30th June and the 2nd – 7th July 2019, the exhibition is now in its fourth year and will focus on the theme of Game/Changers, showcasing reinterpretations and remakes of seminal toys, games and experiences developed over the last 40 years.
This year, Playground’s 2018 iteration was presented the ‘Best Digital Arts & Culture Project’ award at the inaugural Sheffield Digital Awards 2019. Curated by CMC, artists and designers in this year’s line-up include Pippin Barr, Bennett Foddy, La Sophiste and Sensible Object, a new commission by Site Gallery’s Society of Explorers and the MakEY project organised and run by The University of Sheffield, School of Education.
The exhibition is suitable for 5-12 year olds but everyone is welcome to drop-in free of charge during opening hours. For children with sensory requirements, Playground will host a quiet hour on the mornings of Saturday 29 June and Saturday 6 July.
Kathy Loizou, Co-founder and Director of The Children’s Media Conference said:
We are delighted that Playground continues to grow, this year doubling its stay at the Site Gallery, and garnering a 2019 Sheffield Digital Award in recognition of the innovation at the heart of the project. We look forward to bringing the experience to even more local families and children, and enjoying the interpretations of this year’s theme, Game/Changers.
Sharna Jackson, the show’s curator and Artistic Director at Site Gallery, said:
I’m thrilled that Playground has come home to Site Gallery and we’ve been able to double the exhibition’s run from one week to two. I cannot wait to see children and their families at the Gallery enjoying Game/Changers.
For more information about the exhibition visit: www.cmcplayground.com