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Got a spark for art? Maybe music makes your soul sing? Or perhaps you’re a wordsmith, a photography whiz, a filmmaking fanatic, or a performance pro in the making? Whatever your creative passion, Future Creatives is your place to shine!
Future Creatives is a vibrant community of young, creative minds aged 13-18 (and up to 25 for those with special education needs and/or disabilities) right here in Sunderland – and we want you to join us.
As part of our Future Creatives community, you’ll unlock a world of creative opportunities, events and insights into Sunderland’s buzzing creative scene. We’ll keep you in the loop with email and social media updates and you can choose to sign up for anything that sparks your interest.
The best part? Being a part of Future Creatives is free! We believe that everyone deserves a chance to explore their creativity. No memberships, no hidden costs – just a load of creative opportunities at your finger tips.


What’s in it for you?
Level up your skills
Enjoy free workshops and masterclasses led by awesome artists and get hands-on training through creative skills bootcamps.
Connect & Collab
Find other creatives mates at meet up events and create something special with collaborative projects.
Showcase your genius
Get your work seen and heard with exhibition and performance opportunities.
Make a Difference
Gain experience through volunteering opportunities.
Hear from the heroes
Be inspired by honest chats with artists and learn the ropes from our creative mentors.
Fuel your dreams
Find out about bursary and funding opportunities to support your projects.
Get real-world experience
Score work experience and volunteering opportunities in the creative industries.
Explore your world
Check our free cultural visits to museums, galleries and theatres.


Ready to sign up?
Fill out our registration form to be added to our mailing list today.
No matter what your creative interests are, if you’re aged 13-18 (up to 25 with SEND) and living in Sunderland you can join.
Some of our opportunities may have eligibility criteria, but we will make sure that you know all the details for everything that comes up!
Contact
If you have any questions about the Future Creatives network, please get in touch.
Phone/Whatsapp: 07395 105 806
Email: futurecreatives@sunderlandculture.org.uk

Future Creatives is part of Culture Start, a programme led by Sunderland Culture, dedicated to helping young people in Sunderland access free creative and cultural experiences.





