Introducing Tom Whitson, photographer and videographer who has worked alongside Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Advisory Board for The Courts. Tom has since them exhibited with us and been an important part of The Courts documentation and Launch Festival. Read more
I’m Oona I’m an actor who is also interested in photography and filmmaking. I want to explore multiculturalism and identity. Read more
"I’ve learnt a lot through having a safe space to learn more about my own practice and still go on as a performer. That’s something that is great about Creative Youth Network, they allow people like me to see our progression and give us a stake in what they’re doing." Read more
"It was the accessibility of Creative Youth Network that has helped me the most. It’s allowed me to have conversations with professionals who have made a difference to Bristol. That makes me feel my work is valid and worth listening to." Read more
Over the years Creative Youth Network has supported some amazing young people to develop personally and professionally as they develop their skills as makers, creators, artists and professionals in the creative industries.
We're incredibly proud of our alumni and all they have achieved! If you are a young person who has taken part in our creative programmes and wish to appear here then please let us know!
Katie is strong minded about story telling. She feels 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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