Empowering diverse creative talents, Lighthouse’s youth development programmes nurture innovation, collaboration, and leadership. From young creatives exploring the arts to future leaders advancing equitable opportunities, our work aims to build a resilient and vibrant cultural ecosystem.
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Situation
Young creatives in Sussex (aged 16–30), face barriers like low income, unstable housing, poor mental health, and discrimination tied to gender, ethnicity, or disability. Brighton’s arts scene is in crisis, with 87% of public spaces closed or scaled back post-pandemic. Opportunities for young creatives are vanishing as only commercial galleries and NPOs survive. Lighthouse Project Space, Brighton’s only youth-led arts venue, is vital to amplify voices and sustain creative inclusion.
Solution
Lighthouse supports young people in Sussex through three programmes: Future Creative Leaders, Lighthouse Young Creatives, and our youth-led Lighthouse Project Space. Developing skills, confidence and networks we support young creatives to reclaim and re-imagine cultural spaces. By addressing gaps in accessible spaces and resources, we empower young people to overcome barriers, sustain their creative practices, and lead a more equitable cultural future.
