YOUNG people in Richmond were able to take part in an event designed to showcase local creative industries and discuss career paths.

Children in their third year of senior school to those leaving sixth form, along with parents and carers, were invited to the Creative Industries Unmasked tour, at the Green Howards Museum last week.

A broad range of arts organisations and businesses representing the worlds of film, design, heritage, music, theatre and art were on hand to showcase their work, discuss personal experiences and explain various career routes open to young people.

Organisations included the Swaledale Festival, Purple Creative Studio, the Georgian Theatre Royal, the Station, the Green Howards Museum and the Arts Tarts Gallery.

NYMAZ, the youth music development charity, hosted the event along with partners Richmondshire District Council, Cape UK, North Yorkshire Music Hub and Richmond Cultural Education Partnership.

Heidi Johnson, director of NYMAZ, said: “The sector employs more than 1.5 million people in the UK and offers a wealth of career options – yet, it can often be difficult for young people to understand the range of job opportunities available or the skills and qualifications required.

“It was very exciting that Richmondshire’s thriving creative businesses and organisations were on hand to share their passion and industry expertise with the district’s young people.

“We hope it was an inspiring event to stimulates ideas and broadens horizons.”