ACCESSIBILITY and support
For anyone potentially working with us or attending our sessions, we understand that everyone’s access needs are individual. We have funds for some personal access costs which may include travel and assistance.
For personal access requests, please contact: queeryouthartcollective@gmail.com
Or send a text or voice note to Fred on: (+44)078 35 260 552.
All our sessions are free to attend and require no advanced booking. We pay all artist facilitators and mentors above the London Living Wage.
For personal access requests, please contact: queeryouthartcollective@gmail.com
Or send a text or voice note to Fred on: (+44)078 35 260 552.
All our sessions are free to attend and require no advanced booking. We pay all artist facilitators and mentors above the London Living Wage.
Online:
For any specific access requirements including Closed Captions or BSL, please get in touch with as much notice as possible and we will do our best to meet your needs.Who can join?
Queer Youth Art Collective offers weekly ONLINE workshops and SOCIAL SPACE over ZOOM.All you need to join is to sign up to our mailing list.
Our ONLINE sessions are open to all LGBTQIA+ people aged 18-28.
Do I have to live in the UK to join?
No! We welcome all people from anywhere in the world. Just make sure you can adapt to the UK time zone.Workshops are adapted so that you can join online without the need of specific materials. A pen and some paper is usually all you need.
Offline:
Wheelchair accessible venue with an accessible toilet. Travel Support:
We also offer travel support for low income participants in the form of OYSTER card top ups and cab services. Email us queeryouthartcollective@gmail.com for more informationMaterial bursary
Anything you buy to support your practice can be reimbursed by our bursary fund up to £50. This can include materials, sketchbooks, reference books, tickets to see exhibitions, or costs for printing artwork. To find out more send us an email (please note: you will need to know your bank details and have the receipts for your purchases)1 on 1 creative support:
You can request a 1 on 1 check in with our team of experienced facilitators. We are here to help you with anything from getting out of a creative block, to questions around pricing artwork. If you cannot attend Sundays you can also request a mid week check in with our staff.Young Artist Commission:
Each term we offer 1-2 paid commissions for our members to host a workshop of their own. This is a perfect opportunity for those new to workshop facilitation. We will be there to help guide you.To apply, simply email to say you’re interested. Feel free to send as much or as little of an idea as you have so far. All selection is done using a random lottery.
The artists’ fee of £400 is the exact same rate as all our staff are paid.