I am thrilled and delighted to be part of tbC’s collaborative arts practice. I am a creative student studying visual communication and graphic design and hoping to embark on a career in the design industry. The fact that tbC honours, celebrates and recognises the contributions made by young creative individuals is very rare to find. tbC challenges the pre-conception that young people are not artists. I feel nurtured by the way tbC considers me a valuable collaborator. Being part of tbC has certainly built my confidence and allowed me to extend my creative thinking skills. Most importantly, I feel that my artistic contribution is appreciated. I love being part of tbC’s collaborative arts practice, a practice that offers young artists the chance to exchange ideas and to engage with other creatives. Being part of tbC’s collaborative arts environment has also encouraged me to pursue bigger ideas of my own.