Who is art for? How can art spaces better reflect and serve the needs and realities of young audiences?

The ICA is introducing a new 6-month programme that provides paid opportunities for young people aged 16 – 30. We are looking for 5 members to work with us on the ICA Creative Youth Forum, a programme designed to make more space for youth voices in arts institutions. Members will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute towards decision-making processes here at the ICA. We recognise that young communities are often excluded from the arts, especially in decision-making capacities. Together with Forum members, we will create a vision for the ICA that improves young people’s access and seeks justice in the arts.

The ICA Creative Forum will work closely with artist Kiz-Ayton Green and different teams at the ICA, meeting the Director and senior members of staff to get to know the behind the scenes of the ICA. Collectively, we will explore the question ‘Who is art for?’ and ‘How can art spaces better reflect and serve the needs and realities of young audiences?’



This is a paid role with a fee of £500.

The programme will run over 10 sessions (2 hours per session) from January – June 2024 and will involve attending a board meeting, making a set of recommendations for ICA to take forward, a public event to showcase learning and share best practice.

No prior experience is necessary, and we are looking for passionate people who are interested in expressing opinions, working with others, and creating change in the art world.

•  Session 1 (Saturday 27 Jan), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 2 (Satuday 3 Feb), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 3 (Saturday 10 Feb), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 4 (Saturday 24 Feb), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 5 (Saturday 9 Mar), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 6 (Saturday 23 Mar), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 7 (Saturday 6 Apr), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 8 (Saturday 20 Apr), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 9 (Saturday 4 May), 1 – 3pm

•  Session 10 (Saturday 18 May), 1 – 3pm