Over the past 5 years, our Young Arts Project has transformed from a weekly forum into a multi-stranded programme which addresses issues experienced by many young people in London. Problems faced by these young people include: • Lack of access to work experience and skills • Youth unemployment/ underemployment • Economic & social barriers to arts careers and higher education • Government budget cuts to arts education • Low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of positive role models

By ensuring the South London Gallery continues to provide young people in Camberwell and Peckham, and across London, with an innovative and far-reaching programme of digital and gallery-based activities which: - inspires their interest in contemporary art - offers opportunities for participants to enhance personal and social skills - provides access to real-life work experience, training and career pathways - increases young people’s aspirations and ambitions