{"id":93118,"date":"2026-02-19T11:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/?p=93118"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:10:54","slug":"young-creatives-collective-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/young-creatives-collective-applications-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Creatives Collective: Applications Now Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you 16-18? Want to meet other creative young people and work on exciting arts projects together? Curious to know more about opportunities both close to home and across the UK?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Modern Art Oxford<\/strong> <\/a>is now inviting applications for the Young Creatives Collective<\/strong> a free, year-long opportunity for 16\u201318 year olds living in Oxfordshire. Applicants are asked to commit to a minimum of 6 months on the programme<\/strong> (meaning individuals starting University in the Autumn of 2026 can still participate for 6 months before they move onto campus!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Young Creatives Collective is a small, supportive group of young people who come together to experiment, collaborate, and shape creative projects with artists and arts professionals. No previous art experience is needed. Just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to work together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get a better sense of exactly what this programme offers, check out what alumnae Thea has been up to since graduating from the group.<\/a><\/strong> Thea explains, ‘the [Young Creatives Collective] gave me the self-esteem to pursue art seriously and fuel my decision to study Fine Art at Arts University Bournemouth , where I graduated with a First. Since then, I\u2019ve exhibited work in group shows in both Bournemouth and London.’<\/p>\n\n\n

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Thea, Young Creative Collective 2021 Alumna, Pictured 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is the Young Creatives Collective & When Do Sessions Happen?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Young Creatives Collective meets monthly with sessions taking place on the third Saturday of each month<\/strong>, starting in April 2026<\/strong> and running through to March 2027<\/strong>. Working closely with artists and the Modern Art Oxford team across the year, you\u2019ll help shape creative projects and co-curate a mini-programme<\/strong>, including a public event at Modern Art Oxford<\/strong>. You’ll even have the chance to help design original merchandise for the gallery shop!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the way, you\u2019ll get hands-on experience of how a contemporary art organisation works, from developing ideas to bringing them to life for real audiences. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Art by Young Creatives at a Young Creatives Social event, 2025, Photograph by Mills Brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What<\/strong>‘s in it for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As part of the Young Creatives Collective, you\u2019ll have the chance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n