Cultivating Careers in Creativity Q&A hosted by the Mayor of Camden on Tuesday 3rd February.
HvH Arts is proud to be hosted by the Mayor of Camden in the council chambers with our CEO Debbi Clark and our Youth Ambassador Guest Speaker, Sienna Rackal in celebrating 20 young people’s achievements in the arts.
We were joined by our funders CAMDEN COUNCIL being represented by Mike Candler and Jemima Sam-Russel and our corporate sponsors Jon Gray from COMPANY3, Kevin O’Connor and Roseanne Craig from DURKAN, Spider J – Music Director at HvH ARTS, and Steven Robertson from Steven Robertson Art Gallery
About
Twenty beneficiaries embarked on a six-month journey to build a career trajectory in creativity. The beneficiaries are based in Camden aged 14-18 from social housing estates and schools around Queens Crescent Camden (10% most-deprived LSOAs who have an established interest in the Arts & Media.
The Cultivating Careers in Creativity program covered five disciplines: Art, Performing Arts (Drama Theatre, Spoken Word, Music, Performance, Music Production), Fashion Design, and Sewing. There was also masterclasses provided in Photography, Film, Engineering, and Computer Science Architecture. Support was provided by mentors and professionals through weekly or bi-weekly mentoring sessions, workshops, and masterclasses.
The Impact and Gains of the Cultivating Careers in Creativity Program
Participants became more aware of professional opportunities in the creative industry. Specifically, they were able to explore individual career interests through creative mini-courses. They developed artistic, digital employability, and entrepreneurial skills. Furthermore, they gained access to meeting professionals, joined a network in various creative and engineering fields, and unlocked industry pathways.
Important skills were gained such as interview skills and confidence in writing CV’s and applications. This program was important as each participant now has material (portfolios, short films, etc.) to promote their chosen field. Furthermore, it provided a platform for self-expression, empowering young people to explore identities and develop confidence.
Key Activities of the Cultivating Careers in Creativity Program:
CV writing sessions were held every Friday, including professional advice from Steven Robertson on what employees expect and how to talk about practice. Interview practice was also provided.
A very special opportunity was also presented to our beneficiaries which involved a Q&A session at Camden Town Hall with the Mayor of Camden.
We would like to thank @CamdenCouncil @LoveCamden supporting our work with the funding on this project. We would also like to thank @eddiehanson The Mayor of Camden for hosting our Q&A session at Camden Town Hall and for his passion and support in our work at HvH ARTS.
Scroll to watch a video of our beneficiaries and The Mayor of Camden at the Q&A session.
Careers in Creativity Q&A Session
