Our youth board
A group of young people aged 12 to 25 who engage in monthly online meetings that aim to shape the future of our charity.
What do our Youth Board do?
The Artswork Youth Board take part in discussions that focus on a wide range of topics, from the importance of creativity in youth voice, to exploring careers within the creative industries. They are brilliant advocates for youth-led change and offer diverse, unique perspectives from a young person’s point of view.
The points that are generated from each discussion are fed back directly to Artswork’s main board of Trustees; this means that we all get to see the tremendous impact our youth board members have on our organisation.
“It’s really important to us at Artswork that our whole organisation is influenced by the leadership that young people can give us. Our Youth Board is increasingly representative of the wide range of young people we work with across all our programmes, and they know better than anyone where and how we can be most effective at empowering young people. They bring fantastic ideas, energy and challenge to Artswork; we will both amplify their voices and be guided by what they say.”
- Louise Govier, Chief Executive at Artswork
Our Youth Board members also have the opportunity to:
- Take part in sessions that explore new creative activities that develop their own artistic practices
- Undergo training on valuable skills like leadership, confidence, communication and listening
- Gain qualifications like Arts Award and Digital Badges
- Attend two annual in-person meetups that involve cultural trips, planning and training
What is our Youth Board focusing on in 2025?
The Youth Board’s current focus is on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, how they can understand their community, and use their voice to generate positive change in their local areas.
Their most recent away day involved:
- Working on a communications campaign that provides a platform for young people to express important topics
- Developing a resource for staff and trustees that highlights the importance of inclusivity and relevance from a young person’s perspective
- Engaging with arts and culture by visiting a local art exhibition
Want to know more about our Youth Board ?
Get in touch with our Youth Board Lead, Beccy at RebeccaEast@artswork.org.uk