Reconnecting young people in Thanet with their creative potential

We believe creativity is a driving force for change and helps young people to imagine and create the lives they want to live.

What we do

1:1 and small group creative learning programmes, after school and holiday projects.

Part time education placements for young people, who require alternative provision.

Collaborative partnerships with local organisations.

VOTCY: Voices of the Creative Youth

VOTCY are a youth-led collective, established through AEE’s aim to find more and better ways to involve young people in our decision making processes.

In their words VOTCY aim to:

Tell their stories creatively

Raise awareness of issues that matter to them

Build a community of care and support for young people experiencing challenges

Tonetic Records is a new youth-led record label brought to you from Arts Education Exchange. The label has developed a creative music community that amplifies young voices. They provide an inclusive space for artists to: develop music skills, gain performance experience, connect with others, and access vital industry knowledge.

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News and Opportunities

News and Opportunities
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We Are Hiring!
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Introducing AEE’s Youth Board!
Introducing AEE’s Youth Board!
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We’re looking for a Treasurer!
We’re looking for a Treasurer!
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Jenson’s AEE Journey
Jenson’s AEE Journey
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What people say about us

  • "AEE is a valuable organisation in Margate and offers something uniques and important to local young people. It has been a joy to link up and we look forward to thinking of further ways we can do this in 2022."

    Open School East

  • "It has been so excellent to find a place that values the role of creativity in a person's development. As an occupational therapist this service meets so many needs, providing a safe space to explore identity and communication as well as developing skills"

    Occupational Therapist (referrer)

  • "The warm and compassionate space you’ve provided for him has given him a great start to finding his voice and figuring out who he is and what he likes"

    Foster Carer of young person

  • “I feel like we have a community here”

    Young Person

  • “I really enjoyed the studio sessions, it was really fun being able to bring our songs to life and learn more about recordings. I don’t know what more we could have asked for. Thank you very much”

    Young Person

  • “Culture in any city depends on people stepping up to provide a space for it to happen in, to give it a home. That’s exactly what the Arts Education Exchange are doing in Margate and I couldn’t be more supportive.”

    Frank Turner (Musician)

  • "We have worked with AEE and have found them to be, professional and supportive. I like their can do approach and that they are willing to engage with all young people in the district."

    Justin Wanstall - Quarterdeck Youth Hub Delivery Manager

  • "Arts Exchange is a fantastic organisation that works with pupils and meets their individual needs."

    Micheala Clay - Executive Headteacher
    The Enterprise Learning Alliance

Proudly funded by…

Public funding from Arts Council England (Lottery funded)
Lottery community fund
Garfield Weston Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Youth Music