Responding the theme of the Tyca Festival ‘Breaking Down Barriers’, Tom has taken an interest in creating an open and share space for all, not just for young people. ‘Together we will produce a camp designed to support discussion, empathy and understanding between the people in Taunton through the themes of social justice and equity.… Read More Everyone is young once
Join us on 1st & 2nd November at the Castle House at the Museum of Somerset to see an exhibition of the research and creative workshops behind Taunton Youth Republic and participate in round table discussions about the future of Taunton and the role young people play in this. Artist Thomas Goddard has been working with students… Read More Exhibition & Event
I have been invited to use the commission to address issues of social justice. I am interested in taking this opportunity to develop a project with young people in Taunton that cultivates an active voice, empowering them to influence change within the wider community. In this time of political uncertainty, societies fractures become more apparent,… Read More The starting point
Hi my name is Tom I thought I’d come clean right from the very start…despite being curious…I mean I enjoyed acting, science, art, literature, design, geography, history…er…playing the drums and sport…I still left school at 16 without much idea of what I wanted to do or even what I could do! I worked in a… Read More About the artist : Thomas Goddard
Taunton Youth Republic 