Our Stories

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.

Jess was interested in media or arts production, but wasn't keen on university, so she and her mentor worked to find the best next steps for her.

With help from his mentor Freddy, aspiring actor Rohan achieved his goals of getting an agent and joining a Youth Company!

Taralea, aged 17 from London, is hoping to have a career in the music industry. In 2022, she did a 5-day work experience placement at independent record label, Partisan Records.

Elise joined Arts Emergency to get a mentor who could advise them on how to have a career as an illustrator and in 2022 Elise took part in a four-day training lab at publishing house Wonderbly.

Harry is passionate about working in the TV industry so we matched him with coach Lucy, who is a development executive on TV drama and comedy shows.

Kimberly joined Arts Emergency at 18 to explore different creative careers and went from Work Experience with Kode Media to becoming a Loop Talent camera trainee.