Apply to join the V&A Youth Collective 26-27
What are we looking for?
We are looking for 12 people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, who are interested in any area of art, design, or performance, and in pursuing a creative career. The Youth Collective will be selected based on reflecting a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and creative interests.
You don’t need any specific experience, skills, or knowledge to participate. The only essential requirements are:
- You must be aged 18-24 years old
- You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be a UK resident.
- You must be London based and able to attend in-person Youth Collective meetings
- You must be able to commit to attending a minimum of 11 of the 13 meetings.
Participation in Youth Collective meetings is paid at the London Living Wage of £14.80 per hour. There may also be some optional, additional paid and unpaid opportunities.
What will you be doing as part of the Youth Collective?
Members of the V&A Youth Collective participate in a meeting every month, for 8 months (September - May). Youth Collective members also attend four meetings to conceive and plan events.
- You will gain inspiring insights into creative careers, the museum sector and skills development opportunities through meeting museum staff, artists and individuals working in the creative industries.
- You will co-produce events in collaboration with the Young People’s team and fellow Collective members - gaining practical experience in producing events from conception to delivery.
- You will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to the V&A Young Peoples programme and other projects happening across the V&A South Kensington.
- You will have the opportunity to explore the V&A collections and exhibitions getting insight into how the museum works and free access to paid exhibitions.
- You will receive guidance and advice on building a career in the creative industries.
