SILK MUSEUM LAUNCHES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FOOTBALL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

The Silk Museum is inviting the people of Macclesfield to become part of its next exhibition by sharing their personal experiences of football in the town.

Taking inspiration from Macclesfield FC’s recent FA Cup success and upcoming play-offs, as well as growing excitement for this summer’s World Cup, the ‘Community FC’ project will result in a unique grassroots photography exhibition celebrating local football stories.

The Silk Museum’s Education Coordinator Natalie Lane explains:

“We know that football is a huge part of our community. The spirit of the game lives beyond the Silk Men; it’s also there in our streets, parks, and homes. -The kids playing in gardens, the school squads, the five-a-side work teams, and all the unsung heroes, from the coaches to the kit-washers! We want to share their stories.”

Ahead of the upcoming exhibition, which will run from 17th June – 5th September, the museum is launching an open call-out for residents to submit their stories and photographs.

Natalie continues:

“Whether it’s a memory of a muddy Sunday league match, a family tradition of playing football in the park, or a snapshot of the washing line covered in clean kit, we’d love to see it”

Locals wishing to take part need simply to submit their photos and stories via an online form on the Silk Museum’s website here: 

https://www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk/communityfc

...by Saturday 16th May.

To help, the Museum has been working with photographer Dan Fone to put together a Top Tips guide for capturing great photographs, and to deliver a free photography workshop at the Museum on Saturday 25th April, 2pm.

Natalie concludes:

“The exhibition will be on in the Corridor Gallery, next to our permanent display on football in Macclesfield, and we’ll try to display as many of the photographs as possible. It will be a wonderful opportunity for locals to be part of the Museum, and to see their stories shared alongside many others.”

Full information, including terms and conditions, how to access the resources and workshop, and to submit  your photographs, is available at: 

https://www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk/communityfc

The Silk Museum is part of The Silk Heritage Trust, an independent charity working to protect, share, and celebrate Macclesfield’s pioneering heritage, for the benefit of all.