The Affinity festival itself was a huge success, lots of people came and the performers and workshops went amazingly!

Throughout the week we had been working on making decorations for our area of the festival, the Space. Having spent weeks coming up with design ideas and sourcing materials, now was the time to put it into reality. Ola, myself and Leila had all been part of the same team working on this area.

The weekend before last a very exciting festival was held at Nottingham Contemporary for 15-25 year olds. Affinity Festival was a huge success, starting on Friday at 12pm and ending Saturday at 12am.

The future is close, but not here yet

In today's society, we've come so far with technology – smartphones are a necessity, laptops are at our fingertips, and the internet is basically our lifeline. But is it really worth it?

This week I was given the opportunity to represent the Youth Network and sit on the panel to make decisions on applications for an Access Fund through Arts Award.

We're approaching the time when many students have left school or university, who may not have yet made plans or found a job. What do they do?

If you read my first post, then you'll known that I have the privilege of managing the Arts Award Youth Network. We run events and activities to support young people interested in the arts and Arts Award.

OK so I will give you a run down of my arts story, but the prevailing point I want to make is that everybody is unique. You will have your own experiences, your own opportunities, and can master your own arts story.

Outreach programmes and 'making art accessible' are not about belittling it, relying on 'amateur' work, or squeezing it into strange places.

Defining popular culture is an interesting feat. Here's my interpretation and how it helps you achieve Gold.

I consider film to be one of the most useful arts mediums that can be used by any artist. Why?