It was an absolute delight to be invited onto the assessment panel for the 2023 Agency presentations at Battersea Arts Centre.
The young Agents, aged 15 to 25, presented ideas for their communities, and the presentations were nothing short of impressive. They showed a deep understanding of local needs and a real commitment to making a difference.
Choosing just three projects for the second cycle was a tough decision, and a testament to the quality of the ideas and the enthusiasm of these young visionaries. I left inspired and hopeful about the impact their projects will have. Read about The Agency’s work →
My fellow panellists: Jade Morgan (Arts and Events Manager, Winstanley and York Road Estates), Ushi Bagga (Head of Programme, Individuals, Paul Hamlyn Foundation), Tonya Nelson (Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation, Arts Council England), Julian Overton (Solicitor and Managing Partner, TV Edwards LLP) and Tarek Iskander (Artistic Director and CEO, Battersea Arts Centre).