A panel discussion on what work in the creative sector might look like in the next 3 to 5 years.

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Held in February 2022, this online panel discussion chaired by writer Louisa Buck discussed the future of work in the creative industries.

In the context of Brexit, COVID-19 and the climate crisis, we asked what working in the creative sector might look like in the next 3 to 5 years. Informed by Artquest’s AWP Hybrid Internships pilot programme, the panel discussed how we can make working practices more flexible and inclusive, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts.

The Sutton Trust’s 2018 report revealed that 86% of internships in the creative sector are unpaid. It’s increasingly hard for young people who don’t come from relatively wealthy backgrounds and social connections to get a foothold in the creative industries.

The panel