tbC is a youth-driven, adult and peer mentored artist-run initiative. While the focus at tbC is primarily on artistic practice and presentation, social engagement and informal learning flourishes. tbC members are attracted to this informal learning environment, which is strikingly different to formal classroom and teacher/student models. There is no predetermined structure or curriculum at tbC, and young member artists are encouraged to drive creative practices and outcomes. This means the model is responsive to ever-changing group dynamics, membership and creative interests. The relaxed and socially welcoming space of the studio makes this informal learning environment even more attractive.
Despite the differences in age, experience and expertise of tbC members, an unusually non-hierarchical power structure has developed. Young member artists naturally take on peer mentoring roles and actively shape the conceptual direction of tbC and its creative outcomes. Members mainly attribute this non-hierarchical power structure to the project being initiated by a group of young artists with a clear artistic vision and a desire to pursue creative pathways, as well as a desire to challenge artworld stereotypes associated with the status of youth arts.
You can read more about tbC’s founding artistic vision here.
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