START: Creative Futures Programme

Our innovative programme supporting young creatives into the industry with skills, mentoring and other exciting opportunities.

The Concept

Young artist exploring art

START: Creative Futures is our new, innovative approach to supporting young people (18 - 25 year olds) to kickstart their careers and involvement in the creative industries. We know that over the past few years, opportunities for young people have significantly reduced, and getting into an already competitive industry is harder than ever.

We want to show how by developing skills, and with one-to-one and peer support, young creatives can rebuild confidence, essential skills and experience to help them thrive.

Following the pilot programme we ran over the Summer, we have divided the next phase by discipline. Four 6-week programmes - Theatre, Visual Arts, Music, Film & Photography.

Theatre

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This November 2022, we're offering a small group of young people (18 - 25yo) the opportunity to join a 6-week Theatre Programme of workshops, mentoring, and the chance to apply for a £500 micro grant from Sydenham Arts to produce something alongside us.

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Visual Arts

Two artists wearing colourful clothes sit at a table in a studio

In January 2023, we're offering a small group of young people (18 - 25yo) the opportunity to join a 6-week Visual Arts Programme of workshops, mentoring, and the chance to apply for a £500 micro grant from Sydenham Arts to produce something alongside us.

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Music

young person music producer

In March 2023, we're offering a small group of young people (18 - 25yo) the opportunity to join a 6-week Music Programme of workshops, mentoring, and the chance to apply for a £500 micro grant from Sydenham Arts to produce something alongside us.

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Film & Photography

filmmaker working

In May 2023, we're offering a small group of young people (18 - 25yo) the opportunity to join a 6-week Film & Photography Programme of workshops, mentoring, and the chance to apply for a £500 micro grant from Sydenham Arts to produce something alongside us.

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