Young Artist Opportunities at SVA
“I first started engaging with SVA when I was in my mid-teens, it has become one of the most important aspects of my life. SVA gave me confidence and space to explore my creative ambitions. Through music and art SVA provided opportunities for me to display my work and that of my peers.
One of the most inspiring things I found at SVA was it allowed me to engage with a diverse group of people, being able to meet artists of different ages and career points pushed me to pursue my own work further.
SVA provided a space free from judgement and hierarchy between different people which allowed a genuine form of collaboration and discussion, whether that took the form of a passing conversation or a large-scale event. The people working within and around SVA were always willing to give young people a chance to explore, share and develop their interests, which was incredibly valuable.
It was only when I moved away from Stroud to go to university, I realised how rare a space like this was and how valuable a space like SVA is in the development of a young artist.”
Oliver Offord - Former SVA Artist
Moin Moin in residence at SVA John St Gallery
Are you a young artist looking for space & support?
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SVA provides a unique, safe arts environment to over 500 young creatives per year to collectively produce music, visual arts and film public engagement projects. SVA’s young talent development programme offers creative support, facilities, performing and exhibition opportunities for young creatives per year at critical times in their formative years inspiring them to think big, achieve more and be a positive impact in the community.
Young Artist Residencies at SVA John St Gallery
SVA offer subsidised studio space to young artists alongside residencies and exhibitions in John Street gallery.
