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  • Meet Scarlett

    Meet Scarlett

    Scarlett is a trainee producer on the Creative Workforce for the Future project. She'll be programming our gallery space, and supporting new commissioned work including Creative Futures. Read more

  • Meet Ryan

    Meet Ryan

    Ryan will be documenting Pawsons, a thriving traditional, un-computerised, cash only local greengrocer based in Bishopston; which remains largely unchanged over the years despite the external pressures of modernisation and heavy competition. Read more

  • Meet Sophia

    Meet Sophia

    Sophia is working on telling the story of creative identity and exploring culture’s relationship to creativity. Read more

  • Meet Calum

    Meet Calum

    Calum is exploring the notion of mindfulness, making work which is detached from conscious thought and decision making, emphasising process over outcome – art as therapy. Read more

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Creative Futures

Work as an artist. Develop your networks. Build your creative future.

We believe every young artist should have the opportunity to get the support they need to achieve their professional aspirations. Our Creative Futures programme enables you to reach your potential, giving you the skills, networking opportunities, studio space and professional business support you need to turn your passion into your creative career.

Applications will open soon. Keep an eye out on our social media channels or subscribe to our newsletter to find out about it.

Find out more about the young artists we've supported through Creative Futures:

Meet Katie

Meet Katie

Katie is strong minded about story telling. She feel's all the elements and ideas of a project come together this way, comedy, racism, tragedy, drama, reminiscence. Katie's inspired by music, just listening to any genre of music can ignite an idea or a certain feeling. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2021

Updated: 9th August, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Joe

Meet Joe

Joe's an actor, writer and theatre maker. Who studied acting at Bath Spa University and formed the theatre company Dumb Found Theatre with his two best friends. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2021

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Harry

Meet Harry

Harry Creffield is an actor, singer/songwriter and comedian based in Bristol. As an actor Harry has appeared in various regional and touring theatre productions as well as collaborating with the Bristol Improv Theatre on their improvised musical shows Pick Your Own Panto & Pick Your Own Fairytale. Harry writes comedy songs about mental health and is currently working on a one-man comedy musical show Read more

Published: 12th July, 2021

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Lauren

Meet Lauren

Lauren is a portrait artist, primarily working in acrylic and oil paints. Instead of seeing people in skin tones, Lauren use colours to depict the subject’s persona and facial expressions. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 26th July, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Dolores

Meet Dolores

Dolores is a visual artist working across multiple mediums, which include installations, interactive art, video art, 3D pieces, sculpture and paint. The work varies between minimal pieces, complex multi-dimensional forms and other worldly spaces. The themes of my pieces often focus on issues surrounding identity and other contemporary events, which throw up social, political or environmental concerns. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Tommy

Meet Tommy

Hey, hey. I’m Tommy Howlett. I love animation, and I specialize in 2D animated film making. I like goofy characters and vibrant visuals, but I’m also interested in telling stories about internal problems like fear, grief, passion, love and potential. I want to push story-telling to new lengths and bring something new to the animation scene this year. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Oona

Meet Oona

I’m Oona I’m an actor who is also interested in photography and filmmaking. I want to explore  multiculturalism and identity. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2021

Updated: 18th March, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Tilly

Meet Tilly

Tilly is an actress and writer, she is working on blending the two skills to create short films. Tilly is exploring the concept of true transparency on what it is to be human, with authenticity and honesty at the centre. She is excited to explore different topics and hopefully make films that can help people feel less alone with their experiences. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Giles

Meet Giles

Giles is an entrant multi-disciplinary artist, working across visual, musical and performance art. Giles is interested in social practice, queer identity and blending art with activism. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

Meet Skye

Meet Skye

Skye is interested in femininity, mysticism and allegorical storytelling. Her most recent work uses the life cycle of a female Sockeye Salmon to unpick the experience of trespass in masculine spaces and culturally assigned notions of purpose for womxn. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Victoria Bussey

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  • I saw the air fly | Exhibition at The Station

    I saw the air fly | Exhibition at The Station

    I Saw The Air Fly is an exhibition of photographs taken by children and young people who’re seeking asylum from war torn countries. Supported by Sirkane Darkroom in Turkey, those involved have used photography to capture their lives and surroundings, documenting their experiences and helping to express themselves.

  • Drag & Disco: Pride Party

    Drag & Disco: Pride Party

    In support of Creative Youth Network's own LGBT+ groups across the city and Bristol Pride, Creative Youth Network will be hosting their first ever rave fundraiser at The Station. UK Drag Race star Davina de Campo will be providing a show stopping performance, with Music supplied by Bristol's own Alfresco Disco.

  • We are looking for a Software Developer

    We are looking for a Software Developer

    As a bigger organisation our IT needs have increased, with many more members of the team using our database and different projects running concurrently, we are looking for a new versatile database recording system that is flexible in its approach, user friendly, accessible on any device, with technical support and customer service support throughout the year and our working day, and future proven to cope with increasing amount of data and users.

  • Activism Through the Lens - Open Call

    Activism Through the Lens - Open Call

    Creative Youth Network are holding an open call for photographers aged 11 – 25 who have photographic work that is a form of activism. The work will form a month long exhibition at Creative Youth Network’s venue, The Station, in Bristol.
    Deadline to apply: 9th June 2022

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  • What we do

    What we do

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

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    Contact us

    Get in touch with us to find out more about our youth centres, arts programmes, or services. Creative Youth Network: 0117 9477948

  • Jobs & Opportunities

    Jobs & Opportunities

    We exist to empower young people to reach their own potential and live a fulfilling life. The people who work for us make that happen. You could become part of an inspiring team who make a real difference to the 5000+ young people that we work with every year.

  • One to One Support in Bristol

    One to One Support in Bristol

    Get personal advice and one to one support. Our youth workers are here to help you.

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol, in the South West of England. We are youth workers, professional artists, freelancers, volunteers and campaigners. We help all young people to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives, by building secure, positive relationships with them based on the unique needs of each person.

  • The Station

    The Station

    The Station is Bristol's Central Youth Hub. Come and learn new skills, hang out with friends in the evenings, and get support - all in a relaxed, creative environment.

  • Refer a young person

    Refer a young person

    Find out how to refer a young person on to our creative courses, one to one advice service and job coaching programme.

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    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.

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    Refer a young person

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    One to one careers advice | West of England Works

    We'll give you one-to-one career support and job coaching advice to help you get into the education, employment or training you want.

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