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So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts

By Creative Youth

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast produced by Creative Youth charity, created to discuss key topics which affect the arts industry, alongside practical sessions which cover a range of advice about different arts sectors.

In 2022, we have introduced So You Wanna Change the Arts which primarily focuses on how young people can influence the future of the arts and cultural sectors.

The series is part of Creative Youth's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.
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From Actor to Producer

So You Wanna Work in/Change the ArtsAug 05, 2021

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Making Your Own Work & Finding Opportunities as a Performer

Making Your Own Work & Finding Opportunities as a Performer

Tips and tricks aimed at early-career actors on being proactive and making own work.

Hosted by Amy Lever, a member of our Young Creative Panel.
Includes a brief introduction of themselves and her work, how to find opportunities as an actor, getting started as a writer/performer, approaching opportunities to showcase own work e.g. fringe festivals, signposting organisations/resources and ending with a free-writing exercise. Please visit our website to access the presentation that was used as part of this session.


This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth as part of FUSE International 2023, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.


So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.


About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.
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Jul 04, 202301:11:36
Oral Histories & Music Heritage

Oral Histories & Music Heritage

Join us in this webinar where Jarek, Rib and Tim delve into all things oral histories and how this intertwines with the world of music heritage.

Chair:

  • Jarek Zaba (Middle)

Panelists:

  • Rib Davis (Left)
  • Tim Harrison (Right)

Jarek has worked with Creative Youth since its founding in 2008. He has volunteered at the festival and helped to coordinate a Press Team of young volunteers. Most recently he has worked as a heritage researcher on its Kingston RPM and AMP Kingston projects, exploring music history in the Kingston borough. Outside of heritage, Jarek is an audio production specialist, working on podcasts, radio, and audio drama.

Rib has been actively involved in the collection and dissemination of oral history for over 40 years, on projects ranging from books to exhibitions to websites to plays. As a freelancer he has worked with many organisations, including Age Exchange, Living Archive, The Lightbox and the BBC. He has also had over 60 scripts performed on radio, stage and television, 13 of which have been large-scale community documentary plays based upon oral histories. Rib Davis now spends much of his time training others, mainly on behalf of the British Library and the Oral History Society.

Tim has been a journalist all of his working life, writing for newspapers and magazines. He has also written several books, most recently 'Hello Tolworth, I'm Ziggy' - The Story of David Bowie and the history of the pub where it was staged. Tim also worked on the BBC's Question Time programme for 18 years and, for the past 11 years, have edited Surbiton's community newspaper, The Good Life.

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.  

creativeyouthcharity.org  

Recorded: 16 February 2022.

Feb 17, 202356:41
Climate Change and the Arts

Climate Change and the Arts

A one hour session with a panel of artists from different disciplines, led by Robin Lyons the Artistic Director of Ergon Theatre, one of the UK’s leading companies making climate theatre.  

In this session we will discuss: 

- The main areas we need to consider to reduce carbon footprints.

- The importance of making sustainable work VS platforming the climate crisis.

- How we can have influence as individuals and collectives.

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

creativeyouthcharity.org  

Filmed in July 2022 as part of FUSE International.

Aug 17, 202252:58
The History & World of Drag

The History & World of Drag

Join us in this webinar where we discuss the world and history of drag, the misconceptions about drag, gender and share advice for people interested in exploring their gender presentation in a fun way.   

Panelists: 

- Dorian T Fisk  

- Jordy Deelight   

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

creativeyouthcharity.org  

Recorded in July 2022 as part of FUSE International 2022.

Aug 17, 202201:00:06
Body Positivity and the Arts

Body Positivity and the Arts

In this webinar we talk all things body positivity, bad representation and dismantling the restrictive beauty standards and ideologies that healthy = skinny that permeate our daily lives.   

Chair: 

- Andy Hudeková  

Panelists: 

- Elise Gilbert  

- Niamh Buckland   

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

creativeyouthcharity.org  

Recorded in July 2022 as part of FUSE International.

Aug 17, 202201:06:46
Demystifying the Artist & Producer Relationship

Demystifying the Artist & Producer Relationship

No two artist-producer relationships are the same, some are project based, some are more long-term. Sometimes independent producers take the risk together with the artists to make work, sometimes artists effectively “employs” a producer to make their work happen.    

In this session, Theatre Artist Max Percy and Producer Natalie Chan will share how they navigate all of this, some of the things you can expect to be covered:

- How to maintain a long-term, sustainable working relationship, prioritise time & resources, whilst both doing other jobs.

- How to work through disagreements/problem-solve. 

- How to find transparent ways of working together, in particular during pre-funding stages.   

-  Ways to test out/things to think about whether the working relationship is right for you.

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.  

creativeyouthcharity.org 

Recorded in July 2022 as part of FUSE International.

Aug 17, 202253:37
So You Wanna Work in Art Therapy?

So You Wanna Work in Art Therapy?

In an ever-changing society where therapy is welcomed more and more we look at how the arts can help and also how yourself could be part of this type of Therapy. We talk to Dramatic Recovery and Racheal all about this.   

Chair: 

- Emily Suzanne Lloyd  

Panelists: 

- Anna Griffith (Dramatic Recovery) 

- Megan Peet (Dramatic Recovery)  

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

creativeyouthcharity.org  

Recorded in July 2022 as part of FUSE International 2022.

Aug 17, 202242:34
So You Wanna Work in Costume?

So You Wanna Work in Costume?

Have you got an eye for detail? Love designing and sewing? If you've ever wondered how to get into the costume industry, then this talk is for you. We are joined by Natasha & Kathryn to open up the conversation about all things costume.  

Chair: 

- Emily Suzanne Lloyd  

Panelists:  

- Natasha Bowles 

- Kathryn Walker  

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.  

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.  

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.  

creativeyouthcharity.org

Recorded in July 2022 as part of FUSE International.

Aug 17, 202239:01
Community and the Arts

Community and the Arts

A look at why and how we should make work for communities including how to access those not in typical ‘reach’ of the arts.

Recorded in May 2022.  

Panelists: 

- Archie O'Neill (Creative Youth & Freelancer) 

- Himali Patil (The Community Brain) 

- Johannes Gonani (Pachesdu)

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast & webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

creativeyouthcharity.org

Aug 17, 202243:09
Neurodiversity and accessibility in the arts

Neurodiversity and accessibility in the arts

Join us for a discussion about the barriers experienced by actors, performance artists and creatives who are neurodivergent and how we can all implement change to broaden access.

Welcome to our second 'So You Wanna Change the Arts' session which is an addition to our pre-existing free webinar programme allowing you to be involved in discussions relating specifically to participation and change within the industry.

PANEL:

Chair - Michelle Payne
Panelist - Ushiku Crisafulli
Panelist - Emy Parsons
Panelist - Tabby Lamb

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast/webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

Mar 23, 202258:09
How can the arts influence environmental change?

How can the arts influence environmental change?

It’s true that we are all aware of the threat of our climate emergency and how it is essential that action needs to be taken at a global level. Industry panelists discuss the role of the arts in drawing attention to climate change, and how as an industry we can position the arts in a place that can lead by example in regards to sustainability.

Welcome to our very first 'So You Wanna Change the Arts' session which is an addition to our pre-existing free webinar programme allowing you to be involved in discussions relating specifically to participation and change within the industry.

PANEL:

Chair - Laura Sedgwick
Panelist - Robin Lyons (Ergon Theatre)
Panelist - Megan Willett (The Knot)
Panelist - Josephine Owens (The Knot)

This webinar is part of a free series by Creative Youth, called So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts, discussing key arts industry topics. Visit our page on Anchor to listen to our full archive of webinar sessions.

So You Wanna Work in/Change the Arts is a podcast/webinar series produced by Creative Youth Charity. This series is part of CY's wider Creative Talent Programme which offers artistic, strategic and business support to young emerging artists. Generously supported by Arts Council England.

About Creative Youth Charity: Creative Youth aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the arts. We believe every young person has a right to access the arts and creativity and should be encouraged to take initiatives, risks and push boundaries in a safe, inclusive environment.

Jan 26, 202201:01:60
So You Wanna Perform At A Festival?
Aug 05, 202157:48
So You Wanna Work In Performance Capture?
Aug 05, 202156:56
Working with Movement & Text
Aug 05, 202157:41
Using Your Mobile Phone to Its Full Potential
Aug 05, 202153:15
So You Wanna Do Comedy Writing?
Aug 05, 202158:15
Being Disabled in the Arts
Aug 05, 202149:19
From Actor to Producer
Aug 05, 202151:15
Asian Representation in TV, Film and Theatre
Apr 26, 202101:00:42
How local theatres can help the next generation
Apr 14, 202159:16
Celebrating history, identity and the arts

Celebrating history, identity and the arts

Our panel explore how the arts and heritage can go hand in hand, how we can explore our cultural identities and the benefits of integrating the heritage and arts worlds. The panel will be highlighting some of their creative projects and other organisations which incorporate these themes in their work.


Resources 


Featuring panellists: 

Vincente Canas
Vincente is a Heritage Apprentice with Kingston Heritage Service.  Vincente is also part of Kingston Museum Young Person’s Collective, a group of young people in Kingston, who work together on different Heritage projects to do with Kingston.  Vincente's interests are History, Geography and Conservation.


Graeme Daniel Baker
Graeme is a member of the Youth Board for Kingston Museum. Graeme is a graduate of University of Kent, with a Bachelor’s Degree in War Studies and a Masters in Modern History. Graeme has organised and participated in a number of volunteer heritage projects around Kingston upon Thames, from Sounds of Kingston through the centuries, to walks around historic areas of Kingston.


Robin Moran
Robin works for Kingston Heritage Service at Kingston Council as the Development and Promotions Officer for Kingston Museum and Kingston History Centre. Her role is constantly evolving but includes responsibilities such as project management, events programming, partnership development, marketing, and income generation. Robin is an artist and creative freelancer alongside her regular position previously working with cultural arts charities such as the Southbank Centre and B-side as well as in a spectrum of industries such as travel, fashion, festivals and more.


Ruth Odewale
Ruth is 16-year-old BFI alumni and one of the members of Creative Youth's Young Creatives panel. Since the age of three, Ruth has been acting and dancing and even won the British Arts Awards for best acting duet. From the age of ten, Ruth had the privilege to work with performers such as Linda Gray, Verne Troyer, Matthew Kelly, Arlene Philips, Wayne Sleep, Jo Brand, Tim vine and the dance group Flawless during four years of pantomime at The New Wimbledon Theatre. Which included; Aladdin (2014), Cinderella (2015), Peter Pan (2016) and Dick Whittington (2017).


Kathryn Woodvine
Kathryn has worked in a variety of creative environments in the design, communication and publishing industries and latterly as an arts commissioner within local government. She is committed to supporting the development of a thriving arts and culture sector working with individuals, communities, funders and policy makers to develop creative opportunities with meaningful outcomes for all ages and abilities.


Molly Freeman
Molly is one of the co-artistic directors of award-winning puppetry and visual theatre company, Smoking Apples. They create innovative shows about complex subject matter and their work often has a research or heritage element to it. Previous examples of this include The Death of King Cholera at Seething Wells in Surbiton and their new show, Kinder, which is about the Czech Kindertransport trains. Molly also has extensive experience as a creative producer/project manager and has worked with Creative Youth to create and deliver a number of heritage projects that bring art and heritage together. This includes Kingston RPM, a music heritage project. 

Feb 26, 202159:04
A Post-Brexit Arts World
Jan 21, 202158:44
What I Didn’t Learn In School! Black British History

What I Didn’t Learn In School! Black British History

Join a panel of young creatives to discuss the Black British History that isn’t taught in schools, from The Empire Windrush to historical figures like Mary Seacole.

What does this lack of representation in British history mean to contemporary generations and what is the impact of being taught such a brief part of Black History?

Organised by Creative Youth with Kingston Council’s Arts Service, panellists Kayla Cadence, Gemma Orleans-Thompson, Iyata Golding and Myles Cameron will discuss how the arts can be a useful tool in supporting, inspiring and educating future generations.

Oct 28, 202057:07
Digital Revolution in the Arts

Digital Revolution in the Arts

The arts are heading into a digital revolution and this podcast focuses on what we can expect in the future and how we can start to prepare for the digital age in the arts.

Featuring Haydn Corrodus, Gudrun Soley Sigurdardottir, Jim Unwin and Charlotte Levy.

Part of International Youth Arts Festival Digifest 2020

Jul 05, 202041:25
Mental health and Wellbeing in the Arts

Mental health and Wellbeing in the Arts

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a strain on everyone’s mental health and this panel discussion will provide an honest and open forum to explore what people have been doing to stay productive, creative and healthy during a challenging time. 

The session will include coping mechanisms and tips about how to look after yourself.  The webinar will feature Freya Jackson, Gregg Arundell and Luke Adamson.  

Part of International Youth Arts Festival Digifest

Jul 05, 202043:39
So You Wanna Get Funding

So You Wanna Get Funding

Does the Arts Council England application baffle you?

There are many challenges facing freelance artists and companies and we are aware that now more than ever, there is the need for advice when it comes to funding and fundraising for projects. This session will provide a step–by–step guide on how to tackle funding for yourself or your company and will talk through the specific Arts Council application process.

This session will be run by Emma Kendall and Maya Ellis.

Part of International Youth Arts Festival: Digifest 2020

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MEET THE PANELLISTS

Emma Kendall
Emma is an arts fundraiser, currently working as Development Manager at Clean Break. She previously worked in fundraising at the Orange Tree Theatre, and as a freelance Producer and Assistant Producer. She is passionate about championing new work; the social impact of arts engagement and cultural learning; and representation on and off stage. She is a Trustee of NSDF and Creative Youth.

Maya Ellis
Maya Ellis is a theatre producer. Her credits include In My Lungs The Ocean Swells (Vaults – Origins Award Winner), Kill Climate Deniers and Ali and Dahlia (The Pleasance), Whalebone (Edinburgh Festival Fringe), Moonfleece (The Pleasance), How The Vote Was Won (The Bunker), Byron: Angel and Outcast (Cadogan Hall with Simon Russel Beale and Kazakhstan tour), and Stop and Search (Arcola). She has also worked at multiple venues including Arcola Theatre and Finborough Theatre. Maya Ellis currently works for SummerHall in Edinburgh, no more superheroes and Clean Break.
Jul 03, 202050:17
So You Wanna Be A Woman in Stand-Up

So You Wanna Be A Woman in Stand-Up

A panel discussion exploring the challenges and benefits of being a woman in stand–up. Three brilliant comedians share their experiences from the world of comedy.

The panel will include Ellen Lilley, Maisie Adams and Thanyia Moore.

Part of International Youth Arts Festival: Digifest 2020

Jul 03, 202047:37
Life After and During Coronavirus

Life After and During Coronavirus

The arts industry is entering a new world due to COVID-19 and this panel will discuss the challenges facing the industry exploring how we must adapt to survive and how the arts can lead the way when it comes to emergence from lockdown.

Life during and after Coronavirus is a live webinar held on Zoom, featuring panellists Stephanie Perry, Boudicca and Jack Hart.

Part of International Youth Arts Festival: Digifest 2020

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MEET THE PANELLISTS

Jack Hart 
Jack Hart is an emerging playwright, actor and singer songwriter from Bolton. Jack’s debut play ‘Man Down’ premiered at The Actors Centre in Covent Garden in July 2019, produced by Exploding Whale Theatre.

Jack is a queer, working class artist with a passion for cracking open conversations about mental illness and getting rid of the stigma.

Twitter/Instagram - @jackidybean

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Stephanie Perry
Stephanie Perry is an actor, the Artistic Director or Glass Half Full Theatre and a New Writing Producer at Actor Awareness.

Twitter - @steffieegg12

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Boudicca
Boudicca campaigns for equality, climate justice and to support women in the male-dominated music industry. Her debut album ‘Pushing Up Daisies’ came out on Collective Mind Records earlier this year. Boudicca is currently in the studio with Jimmy Day (who produced Massive Attack) working on her next single ‘Party Like The World is Ending’.

Instagram @boudicca_music

Jul 03, 202039:53