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Bristol Museums – Young Collective

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Are you passionate about arts and culture?

Bristol Museum is looking for 5 young people who are passionate about making culture more inclusive to become a paid member of our youth advisory board. Applications from those from Global Majority ethnicity groups, low income households and who are Disabled or Neurodivergent are welcome.

Who can apply:

  • 18-25 year olds, or 18-30 year olds with a Learning Difficulty or Disability living in the Bristol City Council area

The details:

  • Deadline for applications – 9am Wednesday 15th April 2026
  • First session – 6-8pm Wednesday 6th May 2026
  • We will meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm, at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery or M Shed
  • We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months and will review places after 1 year
  • Participants will be paid £13.90 per hour for their time (£166.80 for 6 months of two hour meetings)
  • Participants will need to be set up as a freelancer in order to be paid (we can support you with this)

What to expect:

  • Collaborate with a range of departments at Bristol Museums to bring a fresh perspective and create new narratives
  • Work with Bristol Museums to ensure representation in exhibitions, events and new projects to make it more inclusive, engaging, authentic and real for young people
  • Inspire other young people across Bristol to engage with Bristol Museums through acting as ambassadors through outreach and projects
  • Behind the scenes out of hours access to the museum and gallery collections
  • Additional opportunities such as one off engagement projects or sitting on a Bristol Museum steering group

To apply:

For more information or to apply please contact Annette:

Email – annette.dodd-johns@bristol.gov.uk

Call/text/WhatsApp – 07741 099 367

 

Application Form: Young Collective Info Application 2026

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