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This group aims to promote young artists between the ages of 16-25 only, the reason for the age limit is not to discriminate but because of funding issues, if you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
All members have the right to organise a group meeting to discuss any issues they may have as long as all members are present at all meetings, no final decisions can be made without all members voting and having their say in what ever matter it may be.
This website was set up to promote young artists around wales, if you become a member we are willing to show your work on the website along with some information about you and your work, we are also willing to update your information and images when ever you wish, if you want to do this then contact us via e-mail or messenger and we can get you started.
The reason we do not let people create their blogs freely to make sure that everything presented is within the rules and is formatted in its best possible way.
If you have any questions you can also contact us on windows live messenger at Y.S.A@live.co.uk a member of the group will be online most evenings from 5pm to 8pm, alternatively you can e-mail us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you have any issues that require an imediate response then please contact Mark Sorensen only ring from 5pm - 8pm on (01792) 523 502
Your Future, Your Choice, Your Action
STUDENTS from Swansea College have teamed up with a former Olympian athlete for a recession busting campaign.
Holly Clarke and Mark Sorenson set up the Young Swansea Artists group to promote creative skills.
Art and design students from the college have joined forces with athlete Colin Jackson to support the Your Future Your Choice Your Action scheme to encourage young people to learn new skills.
Holly Clarke, aged 18, and Mark Sorensen, aged 19, were instrumental in setting up the Young Swansea Artists group to promote the creative skills of young people in the city aged 11 to 25.
The duo are backing the latest skills drive, which is part funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, which they say will enable young people to secure jobs they will enjoy.
Mark said: "I would like to teach sculpture, while Holly wants to teach ceramics and we both want to continue producing our own work. Without skills we could both end up in jobs that we both hate."
Colin Jackson said the recession had made life more difficult for everyone but young people could take positive action to improve their futures.
He said: "When I retired from professional sport I had to learn a whole new set of skills to develop my career.
"I hope my story will inspire others to pursue their chosen career with passion and enthusiasm."
Education Minister Leighton Andrews said developing new skills was the key to a brighter future.
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He said: "Holly, Mark and Colin are great examples of people who have done this.
"Despite the recession there are many opportunities here in Wales and I would encourage people to make 2010 the year in which they take control of their future."
For more information on the skills campaign visit www.yourfuturechoiceaction.org.uk
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