On a warm summer evening in June, the Art School became alive with animated conversations as pupils met with creative industry professionals to practice networking in an informal setting.

The event was well supported by 26 alumni and parents from across the spectrum of creative professions including photographers, broadcasters, journalists, artists, musicians, interior and garden designers, representing industries such as fashion, film, marketing, advertising, communications, TV and cosmetics.

FIRSTLY, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO HOST THIS EVENT. I HAVE BEEN TRULY IMPRESSED BY THE CURIOSITY AND THOUGHTFULNESS OF THE PUPILS PRESENT THIS EVENING.

Current Parent

THANKS SO MUCH FOR ORGANISING SUCH A BRILLIANT EVENT, I WOULD HAVE LOVED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THESE SORTS OF THINGS WHEN I WAS A STUDENT AND I JUST KNOW EVERYONE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH

Lulu Parry Clarke (I 11-15)

The event was also eagerly attended by Y10 and Y12 pupils studying Film, Photography, History of Art, Design, Drama, Business, Music, and English as well as other pupils interested in learning about these professions.

Pupil feedback for the event was overwhelmingly positive with pupils delighted to have a networking opportunity tailored to their specific area of interest and to have so many different professions represented to choose from.

Once the pupils had largely dispersed the professionals enjoyed the opportunity to do some networking of their own over nibbles and drinks.

A huge thank you to all the professionals who attended and made the event a success. We look forward to hosting this event again next year.

If you are interested in supporting a future event of this nature or offering, for example, help with interviews and CV writing do considering being involved with our Horizons team.

Please complete the Be Involved with Horizons form to register your interest and if you would like to chat with someone about the
opportunities available please email horizons@bradfieldcollege.org.uk