In 2023, the Foundation for Future London has awarded a grant to Magic Me for its project “Artworks” to help talented young people from ethnic minority and working-class backgrounds in Tower Hamlets to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to access careers in the arts sector, through our Large Grant Scheme.
The Large Grant Scheme is part of our Westfield East Bank Creative Futures Fund, funded by Westfield Stratford City.
Artworks is a paid Community Arts Trainee Programme supporting talented young people from ethnic minority and working-class backgrounds to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to access careers in the arts sector.
Designed to address inequalities to accessing arts careers, the programme provides on-the-job training and support for young people aged 18-30 from Magic Me’s home borough of Tower Hamlets.
Artworks will bring together two cohorts of young people who will work closely with Magic Me staff and artists to deliver an intergenerational arts project in their community, learning the skills needed to coordinate and execute this. The programme has a strong emphasis on learning through skills development workshops, mentoring from industry professionals and guest speakers to support trainees to identify their strengths and goals for the future.
“I really discovered my passions and dislikes and I’m grateful for the doors it’s opened for me, it’s really given me that head start I needed for my journey in the arts.”
To take part, email info@magicme.co.uk, call 020 3222 6064 or see magicme.co.uk/project/artworks-community-arts-trainee-programme.
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