Every penny donated goes towards our life-changing programmes.
Our programmes help under-resourced young people connect with cultural professionals and gain experience, support, and confidence that would otherwise be exclusive to 'who-you-know' networks.
There is no greater way to pass on your privilege!
100%
of mentees gained opportunities they wouldn’t have had without Arts Emergency
Young people from privileged backgrounds are 4x more likely to make it in the creative industries than their less privileged peers. We are the alternative old boy network for young people that need us most. Join over 9,000 other creatives passionate about change. Join the Arts Emergency Network and make a difference today.
85%
of our young people feel clearer about their career path
Our community carves out space for young, under-resourced and marginalised creatives. There is so much potential, but chronic underfunding has gotten worse. Will you contribute to funding our programmes and making a material difference to young culture-makers’ prospects?
Read all about what we've achieved in 2024 and what we're hoping to develop in 2025.
For now, we are continuing to work and explore how we might raise the funds to get a quality West Yorkshire offer off the ground - sustainably and for the long-term.
Architect Dhruv Gulabchande, has volunteered as a mentor three years in a row! We asked him some questions about his route in to the industry, and why he thinks mentoring is important.
Louis, 22, from Manchester, first joined Arts Emergency as a mentee in 2020. Four years later, he's now a member of the Youth Collective and is well on his way to becoming an architect.
Ruben, aged 18, is an aspiring filmmaker based in Merseyside. He was looking for a mentor who could help him understand routes into the film industry and expand his professional network.
Laaibah, aged 18 from Manchester, was looking for a mentor who could share insights about creative writing and script writing.