Our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of local young people who help shape, steer, and co-create the projects we deliver at Blueprint Arts. By placing young voices at the centre of our work, the board ensures that our programmes remain relevant, inclusive, and meaningful to the communities we serve. Made up of passionate and creative young people from the local area, the board offers members the chance to get hands-on with the arts while gaining valuable experience in event-making, community engagement, and creative leadership.
A Community-Led Initiative
The YAB is more than an advisory body—it plays an active role in the governance and direction of our organisation. Members contribute ideas, take part in decision-making, and even help design and deliver projects. In return, they gain access to tailored work experience, opportunities to explore their own creative interests, and support to develop projects they want to lead.
Through the Youth Advisory Board, we are not only amplifying the voices of young people but also investing in the next generation of artists, leaders, and changemakers.
Four our latest event, Curious Garden, the Youth Advisory Board played a central role in making the event what it is. They:
Came up with the concept of a steampunk-themed event inspired by local heritage and Rosherville Pleasure Gardens
Collaborated with a local puppet maker Jonny Dixon to co-design and create Rosie the Bear, our larger-than-life puppet
Took part in steampunk costume workshops with a local artist Andy Hopton, designing and assembling their own character looks
Worked with a choreographer to develop their movement and performance style
Performed walkabout parades throughout the day, bringing character, colour and creativity to every corner of the event
We’re incredibly proud of the vision, commitment, and creativity they’ve brought to Curious Garden—and can’t wait for you to see their ideas in motion.
Interested in joining?
No experience is needed—just enthusiasm and a passion for creativity. Whether you’re interested in performance, visual arts, film, or simply want to have your voice heard, we’d love for you to join us.
By being part of the Youth Advisory Board, you’ll gain new skills, meet like-minded people, and help shape the cultural life of your community.
Interested in joining? Get in touch with us—we’d love to hear from you! email ella@blueprintarts.co.uk
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