Young people

Under 26? Get involved in free events, creative workshops, and festivals for young people. Explore new skills, meet likeminded creatives, and gain an insight into the creative industries. 

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Students and Student Art Pass cardholders get discounted rates on paid exhibitions.

Events for young people

What we do

We provide workshops, events, and courses, led by artists and designers in a range of creative disciplines including art, design, fashion, digital media, performance and architecture. This includes a variety of creative activities for ages 13-26.

V&A Youth Collective

Applications for our next V&A Youth Collective are now open.

The V&A Youth Collective is a group of young people aged 18 – 24 who help shape V&A events and content, whilst gaining inspiring insight into creative careers, the museum sector, and skills development opportunities. We are looking for 12 young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, who are interested in any area of art, design, or performance, and in pursuing a creative career.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, your eligibility, or access related queries please email: youngpeople@vam.ac.uk.

Applications close at 22.00 on Tuesday 1 September 2026

Projects inspired by the Collection

We regularly produce new film projects made in collaboration with young creatives, inspired by the V&A Collection. You can watch these films on our YouTube playlist:

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