introducing
old jet
airspace
programme
Our aim
THE OLD JET AIRSPACE PROGRAMME IS A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AIMED AT HELPING NEW ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS ESTABLISH SELF-SUSTAINABLE CAREERS
Music Incubator
The first Airspace programme for musicians launched in 2023 and was backed by Youth Music and People’s Postcode Lottery. The programme supported three emerging artists to become industry-ready and learn how to develop sustainable professional freelance careers as artists, industry professionals or both.
Airspace artist Flores Blue said that “The Airspace programme is a shining light for grassroots artists like myself. Airspace has helped me develop as a musician by providing the tools and knowledge to deepen my understanding of production and composition, and the care and support to grow as an artist. It is incredible that it exists and I really hope that it continues to champion young creatives in the future.”
Visual Arts Incubator
The first Airspace opportunity for visual artists was launched in 2024 and was backed by Arts Council England. Three new visual artists worked with an MA tutor and international curator to develop their work, become industry-ready and learn what it takes to build sustainable careers in the artworld.
One of the participants said “I have learnt a mountain of new skills that have all been delivered within tutorials from highly knowledgeable artists, designers, writers, curators and many other creative practitioners. My goal of being a full time artist feels much closer, it feels within reach now.”
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BY CHOOSING TO SUPPORT THIS PIONEERING NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROGRAMME YOU WILL BE INVESTING IN THE FUTURES OF DOZENS OF DESERVING CREATIVE TALENTS OVER THE COMING YEARS WHILST ALSO HELPING TO AMPLIFY THE REGION’S STATUS AS A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO OUR COUNTRY’S ILLUSTRIOUS CREATIVE CULTURE.
HOW TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAMME AS AN ARTIST
Are you a new visual artist or musician with a BA or equivalent who is working towards establishing a professional artist career? If so, email oliver@oldjet.co.uk for details of how to apply to the programme.
ABOUT US
ROJA ARTS CIC is the not-for-profit arm of Old Jet and is responsible for managing the Airspace Programme. The CIC serves talented new and emerging artists who are working towards establishing their career in the arts. ROJA ARTS CIC provides its community with access to free studio space, equipment, mentoring, professional development activities and community integration at Old Jet.