Creative Youth Network

Question, Debate, Vote?

The Bristol City Council election on 2nd May 2024 will impact the future of young people. Travel? Mental Health? Education? What are the issues you would like to discuss with those who might be making decisions on behalf of young people in the city. This is your chance to ask electoral candidates questions about the issues you care about. We will be joined by representative from all Bristol's major parties: Conservatives, Green Party, Labour and Liberal Democrats. Read more
Free courses for young people struggling with education or employment

At Creative Youth Network we understand how overwhelming it can feel trying to make the best choices for your future. Knowing what steps to take to get back into employment, education or training can be difficult. That’s why we’ve created a range of FREE courses led by YOU, to help you develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to take the next step. Read more
Storytelling Arts Club

Tell your own story or other stories you create through acting, movement, photography, painting, writing, arts & craft or whatever way you choose. WHEN: Tuesdays (no session during half term, holidays) From 4:30-6 pm WHERE: The Station (Classroom), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG Read more
Become a Young Trustee

We are looking for young people from across Creative Youth Network’s projects and services to join our Youth Voice Panel. We would like to hear from young people of all ages and backgrounds. Read more

What We Do

Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.

Youth Services

At Creative Youth Network, we run a variety of youth services and centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Whether you're a young carer, a refugee / asylum seeker or want your voice to be heard, there's a youth session for you!

Youth Voice

Creative Youth Network aims to make sure young people can express themselves and be heard, so that they can influence the decisions that affect them, within our organisation as well as wider society.

Support for artists

We provide support for emerging young artists, musicians, performers and creatives aged 16-25 years old, empowering the next generation of great artists from all backgrounds.

Our Strategy 2023-28

Creative Youth Network's Strategy draws on feedback from young people and partners to set out what we want to achieve for the next 5 years. Young people are at the heart of everything we do, so our strategy is based on what young people have told us they want and need from us.

Our Creative Projects Gallery

The Art of (R)evolution | Exhibition

The title of the exhibition is 'The Art of (R)evolution' and the theme is positive change through protest and social action. The artwork made by young people will include different art forms such as paintings, screen printings, illustrations, posters, photographs, short films, collages, poems, spoken word pieces, music Read more
HECATE – A Liminal Space | Exhibition

From May to June, Lottie Steward's solo exhibition will be on display at The Station! Lottie combines contemporary, botanical, and occult symbolism to express transitory states and moments of self-discovery. Lotties perspective as a student mental health nurse and young creative is portrayed through the mediums of poetry, sculpture, and oil painting. Read more
Ryan Convery-Moroney | Exhibition 2023

This body of work is dedicated to documenting my time spent working at a traditionally trading, cash only, uncomputerised greengrocers in the heart of Britain's longest independent shopping street of Gloucester Road. Pawsons has remained largely unchanged since the 60s and has truly stood the test of time. Read more
Bristol & The Bill | Exhibition

An exhibition by Tom Whitson documenting the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill (Kill the Bill) protests.
Online Exhibition
Featuring interview with the artist
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Creative Opportunities

Music Club | Hanham

Want to make music? If you’re interested in creating music, singing, playing instruments, rapping or writing songs come and join our Music club at Hanham youth club. Read more
The Courts Visual Arts Commission 2024

Creative Youth Network is looking for emerging and early career artists aged 16 – 25 years old to create artwork for their new creative enterprise hub in Bristol’s city centre, The Courts. These paid commissions, of which there are two, are available for individual artists or collectives, with a particular focus on commissioning: 1 x artist or collective from a Global Majority Ethnic background 1 x artist or collective who identifies as Disabled Read more
Storytelling Arts Club

Tell your own story or other stories you create through acting, movement, photography, painting, writing, arts & craft or whatever way you choose. WHEN: Tuesdays (no session during half term, holidays) From 4:30-6 pm WHERE: The Station (Classroom), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG Read more