attRAct

Online programme for ages 15 – 19

attRAct

Young Artists' Summer Show

Are you aged 15 – 19? Do you want to take part in online creative workshops and group discussions led by art professionals? Then attRAct is the programme for you!

- Applications are open
  
  attRAct is a series of free online workshops for people aged 15-19. If you’re interested in learning more about art, architecture, and other creative industries alongside like-minded young people, then you’re in the right place.
  
  The monthly workshops are led by professional artists, architects, and other creatives. In practical sessions, group discussions, tutorials, career advice, and portfolio reviews, you’ll be supported to develop your creative thinking, artistic practice and learn about what it means to pursue further education and a career in the cultural sector.
  
  The whole series lasts a year. You can come to as many events as you like. The more sessions you join, the more likely you are to benefit from the programme! See examples of work by previous attRAct cohorts on our Instagram @attract_ra.
  
  If you have any questions about the programme, please email us.
  
  Applications for attRAct have now closed. Interviews will be held on November 4th.
  
  Applications for the 2025 programme will open in September 2024.
  
  Response made by attRAct student Will during an online workshop, March 2022.

These workshops have helped me learn and grow into a more thoughtful and open-minded artist. I have been able to be more sceptical of my work as there is always room for improvement, as well as acknowledge the ideas and thoughts behind the work of others. I have enjoyed this year long journey and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

attRAct participant, 2022

- attRAct Summer School 2023
  
  In addition to the monthly online workshops, there are other opportunities for attRAct students to get involved at the Royal Academy. In 2023, we hosted two students for a work experience placement in the Architecture Department and we welcomed twenty-two students to an intensive week long drawing summer school. Sign up to our Young People’s programme newsletter to discover ways to get involved.
  
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Art activities for young people: considering galleries and museums

Design your own art gallery

Your challenge is to design your very own art gallery or museum—your institution. Design your own art gallery

Making a green gallery

Learn more about what sustainability can mean and design your own green gallery. Making a green gallery

Art activities for young people: exploring different approaches to making

Storytelling

The history of words and art is long and intermingled. Inspired by artists, start exploring art through writing. Download

Self-portraiture

Throughout history, artists have made likenesses of rulers, friends, strangers, lovers, and themselves. Find out more and create your own imagined self-portrait. Download

Found objects

Royal Academicians like Eileen Agar and Cornelia Parker are well known for their use of found objects. Try using found objects in your own art work. Download

Borrowing

The culture of learning from the work of other artists has a long history. Learn how to appropriate, quote, sample, and copy in your compositions. Download

- Young Artists' Summer Show online
  
  From sausage dogs to human sardines, beating hearts and blooming books, the Young Artists’ Summer Show always features an array of artwork. Made by students aged 4–19 across the UK, this exhibition is a showcase and celebration of the imagination and creativity of young artists.
  
  Take a look