I’m a young person

Arts Education Exchange is…

We offer visual arts and music to young people aged 11-25

  • “It’s helped me sort out my plans, now I have a clear vision of what I want to do’”

  • “I really enjoyed the studio sessions, it was really fun being able to bring our songs to life and learn more about recordings.”

  • “I feel like we have a community here”

  • “I have gained more confidence and will now start to have more confidence in trying lead guitar in live performances. It would have been better if we could do this forever”

What’s it like at AEE?

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Our space

Meet our visual arts and music leads

  • “Art is not about being good at drawing painting or getting things perfect. It's about giving yourself the chance to experiment, express yourself and what is important to you. It's about finding your voice and exploring different ways to communicate your ideas. I get so excited hearing what young people have to say about their lives and it's my job to help them explore how those ideas can be made into a reality.”

    - Cherelle, our Visual Arts Lead

  • “I value young people and place great importance in unlocking their potential, building confidence and widening aspirations.”

    - Joe, our Music Lead

Meet the rest of our team

What we offer

“In my opinion, everybody needs AEE in their lives. I cannot stress how much they have helped me over the years. Being able to make music really helps express my feelings and I can freely talk to any staff member about anything going on in my mind and they are always there to listen. It’s definitely one of my main safe spaces and I love being part of such a brilliant place. I wouldn’t have achieved so many things if it wasn’t for them.”

How do I get involved?

Our programmes are open to anyone aged 11-25, and you don't need any background in art or music. Signing up and accessing our programmes is completely free!

Sign up using our online form

After you’ve signed up we'll be in touch within 7 days.

What happens next?

  • Visit our space

    After signing up, we’ll be in touch to invite you to our space. We'll introduce ourselves, show you around the studio, and can answer any and all questions you may have.

  • Try a taster session

  • Start sessions

Frequently asked questions

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  • It doesn't matter where you live, as long as you’re able to travel to our studio in Margate (We can also cover travel costs on a case by case basis).

  • Sessions can last between 1 and 2 hours. You can come weekly, or every two weeks depending on what works for you. You can attend sessions with us for up to two years.