We're back In The Arena this week with freelance packaging designer Paul O’Brien, who talks to us about working with his dream clients, putting yourself out there on LinkedIn and the ups and downs flying solo. thearena.org.uk/in-the-arena-w…

📣 Design Future empowers designers to be creative change makers and right now there’s £30k - £150k to support your idea up for grabs... Read more at: thearena.org.uk/news/design-fu…

From Norfolk to East London via Leeds, interdisciplinary designer Rosie Rackham talks to the team about experimenting with mediums, self-belief and changing lanes. Read more at: thearena.org.uk/in-the-arena-w…

The Arena mentoring scheme is back! Our collective of mentors are ready to listen, guide and inspire the next generation of creative talent. Today we’re reopening our virtual doors for our third intake of mentees looking for an industry friend. Apply now: thearena.org.uk/mentoring

Excited to announce I will be mentoring with The Arena! Head over to their website to sign up if you're looking for a mentor within the arts (lots of disciplines included!) 😊👋 #mentorship #mentoring #illustrationmentor

Excited to be a part of The Arena Mentorship scheme this year! ✨ The Arena have opened the doors today for anyone less than 2 years into industry looking for a mentor. There's an absolute cracking list of mentors and I'm super proud to be a part of it. bit.ly/3tCKCNL

Excited to be helping emerging talent as an The Arena mentor! Although don’t worry, I won’t make you carry me in a rucksack around an alien swamp planet... More info here: thearena.org.uk/meet-the-mento…

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be mentoring to share my experience and growing journey with photography with @thearenauk See more here instagram.com/reel/Ca-x4orDr…♥️💫 #photography #femalementor #mentoring #creative #southasian #tamilartist #photography #thearena #femalecreatives

Opps Board 🔑 The Arena is reopening its virtual doors for a third intake of emerging creatives looking for a mentor - applications open to anyone based in the UK, no age limit! > bit.ly/3q2hkHk

The freelance photographer with an infectious attitude towards attracting opportunities and taking important risks. This week we're in The Arena with... Mathushaa Sagthidas 📸 thearena.org.uk/in-the-arena-w…

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Wow, what an incredible meeting with my mentor Ari Liloan ! So much valuable advice and such a fun chat. Thanks so much Ari. Thanks to The Arena for making this possible. So full of inspiration and enthusiasm to get going! #Mentor #illustration #Illustrator #Mentee

It’s about damn time 💥 In The Arena with pickleillustration just landed on our website 😍 In the interview, we spoke to the Birmingham-based illustration duo, known for transforming public spaces with fantastic foxes and masterful murals 🦊 Go check it out 🌟 thearena.org.uk/in-the-arena-w…

ALRIGHTY, this is the week for Birmingham Design Festival who is around? We will be pottering around on all three days with The Arena and instagram.com/headlessgreg/ also! ✨

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Let’s goooo 🚀 now open to applications for our fourth cohort of mentees ✨ apply here: thearena.org.uk/mentoring

Opps Board 🔑 Calling all emerging designers and illustrators – applications are open for The Arena’s mentoring scheme! > bit.ly/3LZrBQI