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Arts Emergency
@artsemergency.bsky.social
We redistribute opportunity, information, and useful connections in culture.
https://www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved/
Thanks to our Bursars, in 2025 we matched 300 mentoring pairs.

We want to do it again - but we need 27 more people to step forward.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We still need to fund 27 of 300 places on our 2026 Mentoring Programme.

Each place = a young person supported for a full year of mentoring, coaching, training & industry connection.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🌟 This winter, we have a chance to make something extraordinary happen - and we’re looking for 27 people to help us do it. 🌟

Join our Bursar Club 👉 bit.ly/4p6Xqrw
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📢 JOB OPP: Head of Finance & Operations
Arts Emergency is looking for an inclusive & strategic leader with the ability to inspire & motivate others, & a strong understanding of charitable governance, finance & operations.
Deadline to apply: 14 Nov 2025
Find out more 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/jobs
October 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📻 Listen to The Emergency Room Podcast, an ongoing online event series where members of the Arts Emergency Youth Collective host open and honest conversations with professionals from across the creative world.
👉 www.arts-emergency.org/podcasts/the...
October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We're charity partners at The Other Art Fair in east London 9-12 Oct, where attendees will be able to get hold of our limited edition screen prints and badges!

If you can't make it to the fair, fear not! You can get your AE merch here 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/donate/merch...
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🚨🚨🚨 Applications to mentor in 2026 close at 23:59 TONIGHT!!! 🚨🚨🚨
We want to be able to match as many young people in London, Greater Manchester and Merseyside with a mentor as we can, so if you work in the creative or cultural industries, please apply now!
👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We're the charity partner for The Other Art Fair! 🖼️

From 9-12 Oct, we'll be at our booth spreading the word about our movement. Plus, we’ll be selling artwork donated by exhibiting artists & our merch, so come say hi 👋!

Get 20% off tickets with the code: 20ARTSEMERGENCY
👉 www.theotherartfair.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
⏰ Just 4 days left to register as an Arts Emergency mentor!

If you...

🧑‍🎨 work in the creative or cultural industries
💬 can spare just 1 hour a month to chat to an ambitious young person
🫶 believe in making the sector fairer for all

Please sign up today!
👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
September 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📢 EXCITING NEWS 📢
Lucy Newton will join Arts Emergency founder Neil Griffiths as Co-CEO to harness their individual strengths to deliver Arts Emergency’s mission: a future where every young person can contribute to the culture they live in.

Read more 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/noticeboard/...
September 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
There's 10 days left to register as a mentor for a young, talented, ambitious young person who's looking for advice and a connection to the creative industries.
As a mentor you'll get training and support throughout the programme.
Sign up today! www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
September 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Be generous. Now be more generous. Share your privilege.

We need creative professionals to step up & volunteer to mentor a young person who doesn't have the connections or financial backing to believe they could access a creative career.

Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

September 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We want to match as many curious, talented, and ambitious young people as possible with mentors in 2026, but we still NEED to recruit at least 100 more volunteers in the next couple of weeks to make this possible.

Apply now! 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Applications close 29 Sep 25
September 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you're aged 16-18 and are looking for help achieving your artistic, academic, or creative goals, the Arts Emergency mentoring programme might be exactly the opportunity you need!
More info 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Applications close 29 Sep 25
September 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
No matter where you are in your career, imposter syndrome can creep in but remember this: your experience and knowledge is valuable and sharing it with a young person with no connections could be game-changing!

Become a mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Deadline to apply 29 Sep 25
September 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mentoring works.
"The most significant thing that has changed within me has been my confidence [...] and also my networking and connections have grown. I couldn’t be anymore happy with my mentor." - Current mentee

Become an Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Apps close 29 Sep 25
September 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If you know a creative and curious young person who would benefit from having a mentor share our Get a Mentor information with them 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

If they meet our eligibility criteria, they could be paired with a mentor who can give them advice and industry insights.
September 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We NEED more volunteers from the creative and cultural industries to step up and sign up to mentor a curious, ambitious young person in 2026!

Find out more and apply 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Applications close 29 Sep 25
September 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
✨ Remember the first person who encouraged you when you were starting out?
You can be that person for a young person struggling to get access to opportunities that will help them pursue their creative ambitions.

Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
August 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Becoming a mentor isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up, sharing your story, & helping a young person see new possibilities for themselves. The impact you make could shape their next big step. 🚀

Apply to be a 2026 Arts Emergency mentor 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
August 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
"There is so much talent in the city but it’s been a terribly hard time and now more than ever young people need access to your networks, your opportunities, your support!”
-Neil Griffiths, Arts Emergency Co-Founder & CEO

Sign up to be an AE mentor today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
August 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We need more volunteer mentors who are working as ARCHITECTS ANIMATORS & ACTORS, to pass on their advice, insights and tips to under-resourced young people who want a future in the industries.

Could you mentor? Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
August 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Arts Emergency mentoring programme is simple, impactful and empowers young people to be their most aspirational selves.

Take a look at this graphic to see how it works!👇

Find out more 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
August 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's 2025 and young people from privileged backgrounds are STILL 4x more likely to make it into creative industries. This isn’t because of lack of talent, it's because of inequality and it NEEDS to change!
Sign up to mentor a creative, curious, young person today 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
August 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Merseyside has an amazing creative scene BUT every year we struggle to recruit enough mentors in the area for the number of young people who need one.

Sign up to mentor in 2026 so the next generation of artists can keep Merseyside buzzing with creativity! 🌟

👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
August 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM