YOUNG people aged 16 to 24 in Bromsgrove and Redditch are being invited to become creative producers and help shape the future of arts and culture in their communities.
The opportunity is part of ReNEW’s Sharing Stories, Shaping Futures programme, which is recruiting participants to work alongside arts organisations and influence local creative projects.
Participants will work with Trigger – Performing Arts, Overhear – Digital Arts and INSTAR – Visual Arts.
They will help develop activities that reflect local communities, celebrate their stories and represent the interests of young people.
The programme will give participants the chance to meet like-minded people, gain practical experience and develop leadership and decision-making skills.
They will work directly with experienced arts professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Creative producers will gain an insight into how arts projects are planned and delivered.
The experience could support future education, employment and volunteering opportunities.
Lauren, one of the programme’s creative producers, said she hoped to become a theatre director and writer and valued the chance to gain experience behind the scenes.
She said the project showed young people they did not need to live in Birmingham or London to access creative opportunities.
Cllr Shirley Webb, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, leisure and culture, said: "We want to empower young people to share their ideas, build connections and help shape the future of creative activity in their area.
"Through the support of arts professionals and organisations, participants have the fantastic opportunity to gain new experiences, develop their confidence, and make a real difference to cultural life across Bromsgrove.”
The programme aims to provide a welcoming space where participants can develop their creative interests and have their voices heard.
Only 10 places are available for each project and applications are now open.
More information and application details are available online via: https://linktr.ee/renewcreative
Applications can also be made by emailing renewinfo@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
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