At the heart of everything we do at Future Creators is the belief that young people’s voices must be heard and valued. Empowering young people to express their ideas, perspectives, and experiences is crucial in shaping the creative industries of tomorrow.
By amplifying their voices and catering to their unique needs with a bottom-up approach, we ensure that their experiences and challenges are acknowledged in the creation of opportunities and solutions. We place young people at the forefront of our decision-making, ensuring that we cater directly to the problem, which is highlighted by their unique insights, challenges and needs. We value and want to push a young person’s ability to make decisions about what opportunities come to their area which strengthens their sense of ownership and investment.
Listening to young people not only fosters their personal growth and confidence but also ensures that the programs and initiatives we design are relevant, inclusive, and tailored to support their aspirations. By placing young people at the forefront, we build a more resilient, innovative, and diverse creative community for all.
Join Our Youth Board: Shape the Future of Creative Careers
At Coastal Catalyst, we are committed to putting young people at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re excited to offer young people the chance to join our Youth Board
We’re looking for passionate, creative young people to join our Central Youth Board and play an active role in shaping the future of the creative industries.
As a member of the Coastal Catalyst Central Youth Board, you will have the opportunity to:
- Network with like-minded young creatives across Sussex.
- Decide how funding will be used to improve creative opportunities for young people in your area.
- Develop ideas and create events to encourage other young people to get involved in the creative sector.
- Access creative spaces across Sussex, receiving discounts and opportunities to meet professionals in galleries, museums, and other creative venues.
- Gain valuable skills in areas such as social media, networking, event planning, project assistance, and more—skills that can help you in future career opportunities.