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Young Community Events

We connect online and in person to share opportunities, resources, and build real connections which encourage creative, personal, and professional growth in supportive and inclusive spaces.

Am I eligible to attend?

Anyone who is currently part of the Arts Emergency Young Community can attend. 

That's anyone who's had an Arts Emergency mentor, aged 16-25.

What can I expect?

A relaxed space to connect with other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences and try out collaborative activities.

If we can make an event more accessible to you, please let us know when you register.

Who's going?

We'll post on the WhatsApp Community a few days before each event so you can see who's going and chat with attendees.

Email community@arts-emergency.org if you need a link to the WhatsApp Community.

Photo an open creative space with the text London Social Space, The Makeshop, Starcross Street in Camden

Our London Social space - The Makeshop, Starcross Street next to Euston Station. Find us here.

Photo of a door to a creative space, with the text our Greater Manchester Social space - Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester

Our Greater Manchester Social space - Altogether Otherwise, Hanover Street in Manchester. Find us here.

Photo of a creative space, with the text Merseyside Social space - The Royal Standard, 5 Mann Street, Liverpool

Our Merseyside Social space - The Royal Standard, Mann Street in Liverpool. Find us here.

Young Community Social - London

Neighbourhood Makeshop
23 Apr 2026, 6:30pm
For 16+
Join us at the Neighbourhood Makeshop, a hands-on creative space managed by Old Diorama Arts Centre, just minutes from Euston. Led by Nicholas Ferguson we'll be doing a guided exploration of imagination, awareness and conscious creation through art. This is not therapy. It’s not an art class. Discover that the simple act of guided art-making, without needing to know how, opens unexpected clarity.
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Young Community Social - Online

Zoom
30 Apr 2026, 6:00pm
Online
For 16+
Join our online Social on Zoom, this month we're asking you to submit share your work. This could be a short film you've created, a song you've written, a monologue for an upcoming audition. You'll then get the opportunity to receive responses from Young Community members and discuss your creativity.
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Young Community Social - Merseyside

The Royal Standard
14 May 2026, 6:00pm
Merseyside
For 16+
Join us at The Royal Standard, home to one of Liverpool’s largest communities of artists in the Baltic Triangle. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Manchester

Altogether Otherwise
21 May 2026, 6:00pm
Manchester
For 16+
Join us at Altogether Otherwise, a creative clubhouse in the city centre where people come together to make, share, and learn. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - London

Neighbourhood Makeshop
18 Jun 2026, 6:30pm
London
For 16+
Join us at the Neighbourhood Makeshop, a hands-on creative space in the Annex of the Old Maria Fidelis School, managed by Old Diorama Arts Centre, just minutes from Euston. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Online

Zoom
25 Jun 2026, 6:00pm
Online
For 16+
Join us online for a relaxed space to meet other young creatives from across the Young Community, wherever you are based. Our Online Socials are a chance to grow your network, share experiences, and take part in light creative activities together in a welcoming, low pressure environment. They take place every other month, making it easy to stay connected to the community year round. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Merseyside

The Royal Standard
23 Jul 2026, 6:00pm
Merseyside
For 16+
Join us at The Royal Standard, home to one of Liverpool’s largest communities of artists in the Baltic Triangle. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Manchester

Altogether Otherwise
30 Jul 2026, 6:00pm
Manchester
For 16+
Join us at Altogether Otherwise, a creative clubhouse in the city centre where people come together to make, share, and learn. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - London

Neighbourhood Makeshop
20 Aug 2026, 6:30am
London
For 16+
Join us at the Neighbourhood Makeshop, a hands-on creative space in the Annex of the Old Maria Fidelis School, managed by Old Diorama Arts Centre, just minutes from Euston. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Online

Zoom
27 Aug 2026, 6:00pm
Online
For 16+
Join us online for a relaxed space to meet other young creatives from across the Young Community, wherever you are based. Our Online Socials are a chance to grow your network, share experiences, and take part in light creative activities together in a welcoming, low pressure environment. They take place every other month, making it easy to stay connected to the community year round. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Merseyside

The Royal Standard
17 Sept 2026, 6:00pm
Merseyside
For 16+
Join us at The Royal Standard, home to one of Liverpool’s largest communities of artists in the Baltic Triangle. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Manchester

Altogether Otherwise
24 Sept 2026, 6:00pm
Manchester
For 16+
Join us at Altogether Otherwise, a creative clubhouse in the city centre where people come together to make, share, and learn. Our Socials are relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Assembly - London

Neighbourhood Makeshop
22 Oct 2026, 6:30am
London
For 16+
Join us at the Neighbourhood Makeshop, a hands-on creative space in the Annex of the Old Maria Fidelis School, managed by Old Diorama Arts Centre, just minutes from Euston. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials.
Register now

Young Community Assembly - Online

Zoom
29 Oct 2026, 6:00pm
Online
For 16+
Join us for a Community Assembly, a space for the Young Community to come together and talk openly about the big issues shaping your creative ambitions. Through guided conversation and creative activities, you’ll share experiences, explore barriers in the industry, and contribute ideas that will help shape how Arts Emergency supports young people and advocates for change.
Register now

Young Community Assembly - Merseyside

The Royal Standard
19 Nov 2026, 6:00pm
Merseyside
For 16+
Join us for a Community Assembly, a space for the Young Community to come together and talk openly about the big issues shaping your creative ambitions. Through guided conversation and creative activities, you’ll share experiences, explore barriers in the industry, and contribute ideas that will help shape how Arts Emergency supports young people and advocates for change.
Register now

Young Community Assembly - Manchester

Altogether Otherwise
26 Nov 2026, 6:00pm
Manchester
For 16+
Join us for a Community Assembly, a space for the Young Community to come together and talk openly about the big issues shaping your creative ambitions. Through guided conversation and creative activities, you’ll share experiences, explore barriers in the industry, and contribute ideas that will help shape how Arts Emergency supports young people and advocates for change.
Register now

Young Community Social - London

Neighbourhood Makeshop
10 Dec 2026, 6:30am
London
For 16+
Join us at the Neighbourhood Makeshop, a hands-on creative space in the Annex of the Old Maria Fidelis School, managed by Old Diorama Arts Centre, just minutes from Euston. Our Socials are a relaxed space to meet other young creatives, grow your network, exchange experiences, and try collaborative activities in a welcoming environment. They happen every other month in your city, alongside regular online Socials. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now

Young Community Social - Online

Zoom
17 Dec 2026, 6:00pm
Online
For 16+
Join us online for a relaxed space to meet other young creatives from across the Young Community, wherever you are based. Our Online Socials are a chance to grow your network, share experiences, and take part in light creative activities together in a welcoming, low pressure environment. They take place every other month, making it easy to stay connected to the community year round. Details on activity coming soon.
Register now