Creativity for change.
Use creativity to solve problems, seize opportunities and make a positive impact with Artswork.
Artswork is a charity that empowers young people through creativity, so they can build a better future – for themselves and others.
We run programmes and projects that pave the way for work in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. We give you the means to make an impact in your community, amplifying your voice and helping you find creative solutions. We provide placements that could unlock creative careers you might never have imagined – and much more.
Why? Because if you dream of changing your life, or other people’s lives, for the better, we don’t think your background or circumstances should stand in your way. Given the space and opportunities, your creativity could shape the future.
Youth-led projects
Our people, places and planet face big challenges. You have the power to solve them. Through our Young Cultural Changemakers Programme, you can make a lasting impact on your community through creative ideas and projects. Or, with the Artswork Youth Board, you can help shape the work of our charity.
Shape your future
You might still be at school, or perhaps you’re battling to find work. Maybe you don’t know what you want to do next. Wherever you are on your journey, Artswork is for you. Break free of limitations and find what you need to turn creative ambitions into fulfilling work with our placements, programmes and resources.
Getting started
For young people who are starting out in their careers, looking for new opportunities like youth placement schemes.
Go further
For young people who are already on their career or creative journey, looking to progress through training.
Looking to learn
Through creativity-led training and events, we help professionals think differently, express themselves better and develop valuable skills, whatever their role or sector.
Support our cause
Artswork exists to help young people change their lives, communities and futures through creativity, whatever their background or circumstances. We don’t think anyone’s potential should be limited by things they can’t control. Do you agree?
Our impact
In 2023 – 24:
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5797
young people made active change in their communities through workshops, events and art pieces.
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2215
young people were impacted by violence reduction work on our Choices programme.
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69
young people improved their career prospects through our RISE, Breakthrough, Apprenticeship and Portsmouth Creative Skills programmes.
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90%
of the young people we worked with felt ‘heard’.
About us
Artswork is a charity that empowers young people through creativity, so they can build a better future – for themselves and others.
We run programmes and projects that pave the way for work in the creative, cultural and heritage sectors. We give you the means to make an impact in your community, amplifying your voice and helping you find creative solutions. We provide placements and pre-employment training that could unlock creative careers you might never have imagined – and much more.
Why? Because if you dream of changing your life, or other people’s lives, for the better, we don’t think your background or circumstances should stand in your way. Given the space and opportunities, your creativity could shape the future.
Stories
Here’s what some of the young people we work with say about taking part in our programmes.
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