CREATE
CREATE is a social impact programme aiming to widen access to the exclusive arts and culture industry in the UK. Having 8 development tracks across the creative sector, including Art, Fashion, Film/TV, Architecture, Publishing, Music, Advertising and Museums/Heritage, this 6-month programme aims to prepare aspiring creators from disadvantaged background for a creative career via masterclasses, workshops, 1:1 mentorship, panel discussion series, and secured placements.
Target Group
Aspiring creators aged 16-23 from diverse backgrounds with passion to join the creative sector in the UK
Short-term Objective
Provide inspirations, skills training, and hands-on work experiences to aspiring creators from diverse backgrounds, helping them to curate their creative portfolio—a prerequisite to land most jobs in the creative sector
Long-term Objective
Widen access to the highly exclusive creative sector in the UK, possibly bringing transformative impact to the sector by enhancing its diversity and inclusion
Expected Outputs
Masterclasses: monthly 1-hour sessions delivered by industrial leaders exploring how they find their inspirations and curate their creative career.
Skills Workshop: monthly 2-hour workshops focusing on transferrable skills (e.g., photography, InDesign, filming) to be demonstrated in the aspiring creators’ creative portfolio.
Panel Series: panel discussions to be joined by industrial leaders discussing interdisciplinary issues, such as sustainability and DEI, within the creative sector.1:1
Mentoring: individualised path-finding and skill-building session tailored to the aspiring creators’ unique personal development needs.
Secured Placements: work experiences hosted by leading institutions and organisations within the creative sector.
Key milestone achieved so far In process to secure 10+ world-renowned artists onboard as mentors / panel / masterclass curators.
Looking forward The first CREATE cohort is expected to join the 6-month programme in Q1 2025.
