Conversations between UAL students, graduates, and arts professionals on navigating barriers faced by people under-represented in the sector.
In 2019 Artquest commissioned conversations between AWP Internships alumni, host organisations, and new graduates. These conversations explored the current pressures on entry into arts careers, particularly faced by those under-represented in the arts.
1. Becky Buckman and Natasha Tebbs
AWP internship alumna and London-based artist, designer and administrator Becky Buckman spoke with Natasha Tebbs from The Showroom, who hosted her internship, to set the scene. This interview introduced the thinking behind the AWP internship and some of the fundamental issues around diversity within the sector.
2. Annie-Marie Akusah and Hansi Momodu-Gordon
Annie-Marie Akussah talks to Hansi Momodu-Gordon about the opportunities that have shaped her career, obstacles internal and external that people of colour often encounter.