Support

As knowledge and awareness of ENYAN and youth arts grows, we will be posting messages of support from leading figures in the arts, political and entertainment arenas in this section of the site.

David Lammy MP, Minister for Culture:

“What I want to say is that this particular initiative, ENYAN, is vitally important… I want you guys to be networked, I want you to grow as a sector, and I want in that coming together for the sector to be a powerful force – and that’s what I think ENYAN can achieve. That coordination, that ever greater stride for professionalisation, and that ability to advocate for young people yes, but for the arts for young people across the country.”

Chris Smith, Lord of Finsbury, Director of the Clore Leadership Programme and Patron of ENYAN:

“There are few things more inspiring than ensuring that all young people get the best possible opportunities to engage in and enjoy the arts. Not only does ENYAN help directly in this process, but also serves to encourage the rest of us to remember how important this objective is.”

David Lepper MP, Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament, Brighton Pavillion:

“I welcome the work that ENYAN is doing to raise the profile of the arts for young people and created by young people.”

Yen Yau, Stategic Partnerships Manager, First Light (Chair of the ENYAN National Steering Group)

“I support ENYAN because it provides a network within networks to enable young people to realise their creative potential. Creativity in all its forms enables young people to develop important skills necessary to them to reach their potential in life.”

ENYAN Members Voices:

“ENYAN have been very supportive to me in my quest to work in the youth arts sector. It is important to have a national lobbying body for the youth arts sector to raise the profile of the creative arts with young people at risk or disadvantage; to tackle health and well-being; as career development for those who want to get into the arts sector; and as a networking body.”

“A valuable network which I am sure will expand and develop.”

“Thank you for being there”.

“Keep doing what you’re doing it’s great!”

“Keep up the good work!”