Horizons is a creative industry mentoring and career development program for NSW regional youth. The project will run over 18 months and will support a total of 75 young people from across NSW.

Horizons is a state-wide regional project put together by the Regional Arts Network that aims to provide direct intensive support to young people wanting to pursue a career in the creative industries. The goal is to provide participants with new pathways to explore work and study opportunities in the creative industries.

Participants will be connected with an experienced mentor from their chosen field who is based in regional NSW. Each mentoring relationship will address the needs and interests of each individual and enable participants to connect into a network of peers to build strong state-wide networks early in their careers.

There are plans to share the experiences of the participants and mentors at the culmination of the project, highlighting the range of creative practices and industries represented.  The aim is to draw attention to the opportunities open to regional young people in the dynamic and evolving creative industries.  The form of this ‘showcase’ will be developed in partnership with the participants over the course of the program.

Arts North West is pleased to announce our five successful mentee participants selected as part of the Horizons program from the New England North West!

We are excited to welcome Jack Fuller (Narrabri), Sophie Rogers (Pallamallawa), Matilda Morse (Armidale), Belle Meyer (Armidale) and Thomas Burnett (Armidale) to the program! These creative individuals will be paired with an industry mentor for the duration of the 7-month program due to kick off in March.  

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR INDUSTRY MENTORS FOR THE
HORIZONS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CAREER LAUNCHPAD ARE NOW OPEN!

Interested in becoming a Mentor for this exciting Regional NSW Youth Project?

We’re looking for practicing artists based in regional NSW who have a passion for supporting the next generation of creatives.

Selected mentors will be expected to complete mandatory online training (scheduled for March 2024) with the mentoring program running from April to October of 2024 (approx. 7 months).

Download the Mentor EOI Info Pack here.

Mentor EOI applications closed Wednesday 21 February 2024

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MENTEE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE
HORIZONS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CAREER LAUNCHPAD

Arts North West is looking for regional young people aged between 16 to 27 to be involved in the Horizons project.

  • Participants will be paired with a mentor who is a practicing artist or creative industries person working in Regional NSW

  • Work with a mentor to co-design your program according to your needs and goals throughout  2024 

  • Participants will receive a stipend of $750 just for participating in this project. Approved travel expenses and associated material costs will also be covered.

  • The 75 participants from across NSW will have the opportunity to work on a collective showcase that addresses pressing issues for regional young people.

Download the Applicant Info Pack here.
Mentee Applications closed 10 November 2023

Do you require assistance or have any further questions regarding the Horizons Creative Industries Career Launchpad?
Please contact Arts North West’s Executive Director Lauren Mackley on 0493 316 463 or via rado@artsnw.com.au with your enquiry.

Horizons - Creative Industries Career Launchpad is funded by the Regional Youth Incentive Program of the Office of Regional Youth and the NSW Regional Arts Network.