Wandsworth Youth Mayor and Deputy Mayor at WAF2024

Young and Creative

Get stuck in with opportunities for 13-25 year-olds to be part of Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture year.

A core focus of our London Borough of Culture is to empower Wandsworth's next generation of creatives, offering opportunities for young people within the borough. By working closely with youth clubs and local youth services, we aim to strengthen pathways for young people from all backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to contribute to our borough’s vibrant culture and heritage.

Group of young people gathered around man reading newspaper (made from props) reaching towards him, on a stage

UPLIFT Festival

An exciting new youth theatre and performance festival created by and for young people across the borough of Wandsworth. 18-22 November.

Young and Creative? Get Involved

Get involved with these opportunities for young people

Story Catchers: Uncover Wandsworth's Hidden Heritage

Thu 18 Sep

Are you a young creative (18-25) with a passion for storytelling and community heritage? Apply to join the Story Catchers by Fri 31 October 2025.

Want to make something amazing happen in Roehampton?

Wed 8 Oct

Aged 18-25 and live in Roehampton? Our Trainee Producers Scheme will teach you to plan and deliver your own community art project. Apply by 3 Nov.

Become a Young Producer

Want the chance to produce a real-life Youth Theatre Festival? If you're 16-19 and live or go to school in Wandsworth, sign up by Mon 10 November.

Culture Micro-commissions

The Micro-commissions programme offers awards of up to £1000 to support Wandsworth-based creatives during the London Borough of Culture year to create new artworks. Deadline is rolling, every 8 weeks.

Young person holding microphone up to their face

Youth Club Micro-Commissions

Wandsworth-based youth clubs can apply for up to £1,000 to run a creative, cultural or heritage project, with and for their young people. Apply by Monday 17th November.

Young people kickstart creative careers with London Borough of Culture internships in Wandsworth

Thu 16 Oct

Nine young people are taking their first steps into creative careers with paid internships at Wandsworth arts and culture organisations.

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Chocolate Films Summer Filmmaking Programme 2025

Discover four new films created by fifteen young people from Nine Elms, in collaboration with Chocolate Films.

A Brightly Coloured Mural With Smiling Faces And Colourful London Skyline.By Garlic Designs

Bringing Colour and Culture to Future First Wandsworth

Fri 7 Mar

Garret Monahan from Garlic Designs shares an insight into his creative process and the inspiration for his new public mural In Battersea.

Creative Careers

Explore helpful online resources from creative organisations and discover different paths into a creative career through the Wandsworth Creative videos profiling local creatives.