Who we are

Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) is an independent organisation and charity that came into existence in June 2002, having grown from many creative projects over a period of eight years. Based in Knowle West, we work with local people using video, photography, and multimedia, exploring the many different ways media can be used to benefit the community.

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from our patron Sir Alan Parker...

Our values include:

• commitment to the cultural, social and economic regeneration of Knowle West
• A foundation in the grassroots of the Knowle West communities
• A commitment to collaboration and partnerships with a variety of government and voluntary organisations, educational institutions, and the network of media organisations in Bristol and the South West
• A proactive approach to inclusion and access
• A commitment to providing opportunities which enable local people, individually or in groups, to explore their own identities and both find and express them in a unique voice
• A commitment to the artistic power of media, and support for the work of media artists, in particular through support for innovation and development in socially engaged media practice
• High production values
• A commitment to learning as a guiding principle in all our activity, whether in the development of skills which might increase a young person's chances of employment or their entry into the creative industries, or informally through including a wide range of people in the work and activities of the Centre
• A commitment to ongoing evaluation and monitoring.

Working in partnership with organisations, artists, businesses and groups across the city, we develop concepts and projects for people to express their ideas, learn new skills, bring about change, explore issues and work collaboratively.