Mentorship 

Tailored creative mentorship for young people in Dumfries & Galloway.

 

Up Yer Airts offers rolling, bespoke mentorship sessions designed specifically around the individual needs and goals of young people aged 15–25 living in Dumfries and Galloway.

Whether you’re developing your creative practice, exploring new ideas, or working on a project, we’ll connect you with an experienced mentor who can support you in a way that suits you best — whether that’s one-to-one, small groups, workshops, or something unique.

If you are a local cultural organisation and think this mentorship fund could support the young people you work with or help your projects, please get in touch. We want to collaborate and find ways to make this resource work for the community.

 

What we offer:

 

  • Mentorship tailored to your creative interests and needs
  • Support to build skills, confidence, ideas, and projects
  • Flexible formats designed with you in mind

 

Who can apply:

 

  • Young people aged 15–25, living in Dumfries and Galloway
  • Local cultural organisations interested in partnership or supporting young creatives

 

How to apply or get involved:

Email hello@upyerairts.com with:

 

  • Your name, age, and location (or organisation details)
  • What kind of mentoring support you’re looking for
  • What you hope to develop or achieve

Applications and enquiries are welcome at any time and reviewed on a rolling basis.