How it started.
After starting his journey in the creative industry managing artists, Amos wanted to create a pathway through events and experiences for fellow under-represented creatives from ethnic minority and lower socio-economic groups in his community to access insights and opportunities they weren’t being exposed to. But he wanted to do things differently. Representation is important more ways than one, realising that large scale networking events lend themselves well to more extroverts, he wanted to create an inclusive space for introverted creatives.
So prioritising access became our main goal. Listening to creatives, we realised access to ‘education & insights’, ‘networks’ and ‘work opportunities’ was lacking for creatives from ethnic minority and lower-socio economic backgrounds, so this became our foundation. Adopting the ethos of ‘curated for introverts and accessible for extroverts’. Our curated experiences have led to diverse creatives landing full-time roles at reputable creative employers, securing mentorship from the best-in-class industry specialists, and getting signed to world-renowned production companies or talent agents.
We serve the underserved. We connect and support ethnic minority, and lower socio-economic groups in Fashion, Film, Television & Print Media.
Mission
Improve access and career potential for ethnic minority, and lower socio-economic groups in the creative media industry through curated experiences and opportunities.
IMPROVE ACCESS.
GROW NETWORKS.
ADDRESS DIVERSITY.
Our Core Pillars
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We host a range of intimate experiences with the intention of equipping our creatives with the tools and insights to succeed in their industries through masterclasses and portfolio reviews, mentoring, and other curated experiences.
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Curating supportive spaces through our membership - The Kusp Club. Connecting industry with our diverse creatives through social mixers and showcases.
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Streamlining the pathway for industry clients to access and vetted, and under-represented, creatives through talent job posts.
About The Kusp
“Who you know influences the opportunities that you have access to, so those in privileged circles regularly excel.”
We are a UK-based not-for-profit social enterprise building a diverse community of upskilled creatives from under-represented communities to access opportunities, and excel, within creative media industries - fashion, film, television, and print media.
Partnering and collaborating with the best brands and professionals to deliver masterclasses, portfolio reviews, mentorship schemes, and more. While supporting the creative industries with sourcing under-represented talent.
Focusing on social impact at our core, we target two UN Sustainable Development Goals - ‘Decent Work & Economic Growth’ (8.5 and 8.6), and ‘Reducing Inequalities’ (10.2). Click the icons below for more info.
