The Centre of New Enlightenment (TCoNE) is a permanent programme that begins with a cinematic and hand-held-computer tour, for young people at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. The aim is to help young people develop life skills (positive psychology) and to apply them in different circumstances, using the museum environment as a tool.
In the year 2000, a World Health Organisation (WHO) study indicated that levels of personal self-confidence amongst children of school age were low across Europe, particularly in Scotland. The objective of The Centre of New Enlightenment is to improve the young visitors' confidence.
In April 2009 the Centre of New Enlightenment was shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize. The other three shortlisted projects were Orleans House Gallery, Ruthin Craft Centre and Wedgewood Museum.
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“Old politicians, like old actors, revive in the limelight. The vacancy which afflicts them in private momentarily lifts when, once more, they feel the eyes of an audience upon them. Their old passion for holding the centre of the stage guides their uncertain footsteps to where the footlights shine, and summons up a wintry smile when the curtain rises.”
—Malcolm Muggeridge (1903–1990)