V&A East Youth Engagement Event (Oct 2026)

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Interested in learning more about creative careers? Want to get involved with creative collaborations for young people in East London? Come and join V&A East in celebration of the past five years of the V&A East Youth Collective, and find out more about the next Youth Collective cohort. Recruitment for this will open on Friday 18th October. (Please read the blog post here for more information about the project and how to apply.)

Co-designed by previous V&A East Youth Collective members - this event is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of young East Londoners. Create your own prints on the Risograph printer; watch screenings of short films and explore an exhibition of creative work. Alongside this, you can expect to hear from representatives of creative organisations and Young East Londoners involved with V&A East projects speaking about the benefits of joining a Youth Collective.

Alongside the short film screenings and panel talks, previous members of Youth Engagement projects at V&A East will be leading on creative interactives, and will also be showcasing their creative work & career pathways. Come and network with likeminded individuals whilst creating your own artwork!

Visitors are encouraged to drop in throughout the film screenings, networking and, Creative Interactives. We do however advise booking your free ticket to the panel talks as ticket holders will be prioritised.