Youth Ecology Art is a programme for 13 to 17 year-olds at Butler Gallery. It offers young people interested in art, ecology, biodiversity and sustainability, the opportunity to work with and learn from professional artists.

This is an excellent and unique opportunity for young people to creatively engage with the climate response while learning new skills and meeting like-minded young people and mentors. The programme is delivered with social inclusion at its core and all activities are free.

In 2025 Butler Gallery's Youth Ecology Art is looking to recruit a team of young people to programme a weekend Ecology Festival at Butler Gallery. The Young Festival Organising Team will put together two days of events, exhibitions, workshops and/or talks, curated by young people for everyone! No previous experience is necessary, just a keen interest in art and ecology. The Young Festival Organising Team will work with artists, ecologists and the YEA and Butler Gallery team and will take part in

• Developmental workshops with artists and ecologists.
• Talks and presentations from artists and ecologists.
• Visits to ecology/art projects.
• Festival meetings.

The project will run from June to October. We are looking for a dedicated team of young people, however you don't need to be available for all dates to take part. Get in touch to let us know you are interested and we'll keep you up to date on activities.

For more information you can contact Hannah at [email protected]