Orleans House Gallery seeks young creatives for its first Youth Collective
15 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham is inviting young people aged 14 to 17 to join its first ever Youth Collective — a free, fortnightly programme designed to give teenagers a genuine voice in how the gallery operates.
Members will help shape gallery activities, contribute ideas and take on a behind-the-scenes role alongside artists and staff. The programme is also intended to build creative confidence and leadership skills, and to show participants what a career in the arts and cultural sector might look like — all without a formal application or selection process. Anyone in the right age group is welcome.
A launch event on Thursday 22 October, from 3.30 to 5.30pm, gives interested young people a chance to meet the team, talk to artists and take part in creative activities before committing to anything. It is a low-pressure way to find out whether the collective is a good fit.
For Barnes families, the gallery is a short bus or bike ride away — the 33 and 337 both serve the Twickenham area — making this an accessible extracurricular option for local teenagers with an interest in the arts.
Full details are on the Richmond Council news page.