This year Create Sheffield are curating a series of events for young people all about Creative Careers in Sheffield and beyond. As part of national Discover! Creative Careers month, we are bringing 11-25s and industry professionals together for activities, presentations and conversations focussed on what it’s like to work in a creative field.
Scroll down and click on the events below to find out more about each one and for free booking.
Young People - Join us for a series of events all about Creative Careers in Sheffield and beyond…hear what it’s really like to work in the creative industries and get ideas to help plan your future! For further info and to book your free tickets click on the individual event listings below. You can also download the flyer here.
Teachers - Want to recommend an event to your students or pre-book to bring a school group? Click on the individual event listings below for booking links. Download a two page overview of the Discover Creative Careers Sheffield 2025 event series specifically for teachers here.
Professionals - Help us inspire the next generation of artists and arts and cultural professionals - share your experience, knowledge and top tips with young people interested in a career in the creative industries! Click on the individual event listings below for booking links. Download a two page overview of the Discover Creative Careers Sheffield 2025 event series specifically for professionals here.
This event is supported by Sheffield City Council, funded by the UK Government via the shared prosperity fund.
College and University Routes into Creative Careers
Info for young people: Learn about creative courses and career routes via further and higher education. Meet students, tutors, and ambassadors from Sheffield Hallam University and local colleges. Tickets are free but you need to book - follow the link below to secure your spot on our Eventbrite page. Download our event series flyer here.
What: Hosted by Sheffield Creative Industries Institute (SCII) this event will focus on routes into creative careers via further and higher education and what creative courses are on offer. Young people will hear presentations from the SHU Careers and Employability team and creative alumni, and have the chance to browse stands with ambassadors, Student Recruitment and tutors from Sheffield Hallam and local colleges such as Water Bear: The Music College, Sheffield College and Longley Park.
Where: Sheffield Creative Industries Institute, Head Post Office, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BG
Who: This event is for any young person aged 11-25 who is interested in finding out more about the creative industries. You can come by yourself or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.
To book: Young people, book your free ticket here.
Creative Organisations Showcase + Behind the Scenes Experience at Sheffield Theatres
Info for young people: Learn what it’s like to work in an iconic venue like the Crucible Theatre or one of Sheffield’s larger arts and cultural organisations. Take part in hands on workshops including public speaking, technical theatre, costume design and writing for stage, and get tips at career themed stalls. Drop in between 5pm and 7pm. Tickets are free but you need to book directly with Sheffield Theatres - check back here for the link. Download our event series flyer here.
What: Hosted by Sheffield Theatres, this event will focus on what it’s like to work for a larger arts organisation as well as offering an exciting behind the scenes experience of this iconic venue. The programme involves a theatre tour plus workshops covering lighting and sound for stage, costume design, public speaking, writing for stage and visitor experience. Young people will also have the chance to meet a range of other professionals working for creative organisations at career themed stalls. Afternoon session (for school groups only): 11.30am - 2.45pm. Evening session (drop in for young people): 5pm-7pm.
Where: Sheffield Theatres, 55 Norfolk Street S1 1DA
Who: Daytime: Each school can bring up to 20 students from Y7 to Y13; Evening: Young people aged 16-25 - you can come by yourself or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.
To book: Young people, book directly with Sheffield Theatres for the evening session. Check back here for the link, coming shortly.
Teachers, book your school group in here. Download a full breakdown of the event here. For an overview of the event series, download our info sheet here.
Professionals wanting to join, please register your interest here. Any questions or for a chat about what’s involved please email zelda@createsheffield.co.uk. Download our info sheet for professionals here.
Creative Industries Freelancer and Professional Showcase
Info for young people: Discover what it’s like to work independently in the creative industries. Take part in friendly speed networking with a variety of professionals and learn how to turn your creativity into a career. Drop in between 3.15pm and 5pm. Tickets are free but you need to book - follow the link below to secure your spot on our Eventbrite page. Download our event series flyer here.
What: Hosted by Sheffield Futures, this event will focus on what it’s like to work freelance in a creative field. Following a brief introduction, young people can take part in speed networking with artists and other professionals who work as freelancers, sole traders or generally more independently in the arts and cultural sectors. Pre-booked school groups can attend at 1pm or 2pm and young people can drop in from 3.15pm.
Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Free WIFI. Available plug sockets for charging devices.
Where: Sheffield Futures, Star House, Division Street, S1 4GE
There is wheelchair access via Division Street (to the right of the main door). The ground floor is fully accessible, including disabled toilet.
Who: One hour timed slots at 1pm and 2pm - Y7 upwards with their teacher as part of a group. 3.15pm-5pm - young people aged 11-25 can come by themselves or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.
To book:
Young people wanting to come to the drop in from 3.15pm, book your free ticket here.
Teachers, please pre-book for your school group at 1pm or 2om here. For an overview of the event series, download our info sheet here.
Professionals wanting to join, please register your interest here. Any questions or for a chat about what’s involved please email zelda@createsheffield.co.uk. Download our info sheet for professionals here.