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?
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.
Young Community member Shenice Friday reflects on the stubborn determination of young people to continue pursuing creative fulfilment even as their paths are made more precarious.
Freda, aged 21, from London, joined the Arts Emergency Youth Collective in 2022. As part of the Collective, Freda has been instrumental in formulating their manifesto, created graphics for the cohort and helped organise the Art World Is Our World festival.
Talitha, now aged 19, from Manchester, was looking for a mentor who could offer insights into working in the theatre industry.
George, aged 17, from Liverpool, was at school studying for his A-levels when he applied for an Arts Emergency mentor to get advice on whether he should pursue his passion for music at university.