Our Stories
'I wrote my own mini poetry collection and held a poetry reading'
With a passion for writing and Classics, Jenna completed an Arts Award and did work experience at the Financial Times.
We help young people get a fair start in the arts and humanities
82%
of mentees have felt more positive during lockdown because of our support
What We Do
Arts Emergency is an award-winning mentoring charity and support network. Our Network members share opportunities, contacts and advice so that young people can flourish in higher education and the cultural industries.
Help aspiring artists and thinkers
Our Network comprises thousands of volunteers from the creative and cultural sectors.
The only criteria for joining is that you love the arts and humanities and are willing to do what you can to break down the barriers to entry.
Our Stories
'It made me even more certain I was heading down the right path.'
Max got one step closer to his dream job on a placement at a major advertising agency.
Our Stories
'I met so many incredible people from all around the world'
Charlotte did a month's internship at Shakespeare & Co in Paris.
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What's it like starting a new job from home?
Anna and Aksana caught up about the highs and lows of starting brand new roles at Arts Emergency, from home.
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10 Minutes, 10 Questions with William Fowler
We talked to the BFI Film Archivist about getting started in the industry and nerding out about vampire films!
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The Halo Collective
We talked to Olamide about her campaign to protect and celebrate Black hair.
Support Us
So many young people are locked down and locked out right now. If we don’t do something today their life chances will be decimated by coronavirus.
Could you help fund expert mentors, guidance and opportunities?
65%
of our funding came from individuals in 2019-20
