Transformative Futures - Camden Art Centre

A free weekly collective for young people to discuss, explore and create art together. Transformative Futures brings young people together to explore different approaches to making art.

Led by a practicing contemporary artist each week, the sessions are a chance to try out processes and techniques used by artists living and working today – including drawing, video, sound art, assemblage and more.

Alongside the regular studio sessions this year we are collaborating with Ceci Nest Pas London on a series of photography walks around North London led by artists Sana Badri, Alisa Oleva and Adam Wiseman. These walks encourage participants to think differently about their environment, photos taken through these workshops will go towards an exhibition and publication.

Transformative Futures seeks to foster a supportive, inclusive and anti-racist environment where participants can be creative, work with new material and ideas, find out more about contemporary art and collaborate together.

Term One: 10 Oct - 12 Dec About our Youth Collective Contact us

“It's been such an amazing experience. I really enjoyed having a place to develop my art practice, it's not something I always had… I have learned to experiment and try new things without the pressure of the outcome, and let go of perfectionism.” Youth Collective Participant, 2025-6

Term One: 10 Oct - 12 Dec

In collaboration with Ceci N’est Pas London, full joining details will be shared with sign ups in advance.

Shepherd Manyika leads a session looking at constructing sculptural speakers inspired by soundsystem culture, bauhaus and more.

Shepherd Manyika leads a session looking at constructing sculptural speakers inspired by soundsystem culture, bauhaus and more.

This session will reflect on recent photography walks and look at designing publications with Enrico and Lorenzo from Ceci N’est Pas London.

Read through some frequently asked questions about Transformative Futures

This group is for 15-25 year olds with an interest in art, making and creativity. Anyone in this age range can join.

The sessions are particularly aimed at local young people (boroughs of Camden, Brent, Barnet and Harrow) not currently at university.

Participants are welcome to join a Transformative Futures session at any point during the term, just come along and try it out.

Participants are encouraged to join as many sessions as they can, but there is no expectation to attend every week.

No experience is necessary, just an interest in making art. All materials will be provided each week.

Transformative Futures will culminate in a takeover event in July 2026, produced by participants. Alongside the workshops additional opportunities such as residencies, open studios and development sessions are available through the year.

More info on each session is communicated to sign ups via a weekly email.

Contact us

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate get in touch with George and Stephanie at learning@camdenartcentre.org