25 Bursars for 25 mentee spots in West Yorkshire - can you help?
This winter, we are looking for 25 new Bursars to fund the creation of 25 mentee places in West Yorkshire and make a life-changing contribution to the next generation of artists and thinkers.
There is no greater way to pass on your privilege!
92%
of mentees feel more confident in articulating their interests and skills
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.
You can help directly by sharing advice, resources, and more. Join over 9,000 other creatives passionate about change. Join the Arts Emergency Network and make a difference today.
82%
of our young people feel they have more information about career choices
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.
The 2024-25 Arts Emergency Youth Collective has been convened and already has big plans
We asked Nina Robinson about her her work as a freelance artist and maker, the challenges of running her own business and if she has any advice for people who would like to do something similar.
Mat Baynton, Nish Kumar, Yomi Adegoke, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Joe Lycett told us the advice they'd give their 17-year-old self.
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.