Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people.

YAK is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.

Our aims are:

• To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards

• To showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic 

• To develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations

• To provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people

This groups offers a supportive environment which can assist young people in gaining experience, confidence and learning new skills through volunteering, leading workshops, training opportunities and artistic development. 

YAK is open to anyone aged 15 – 25. To join us or find out more, please email Beth at [email protected]

YAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm