Career Development

Our Career Development programmes offer a chance to work alongside our resident creative community, and are a resource to inspire and to assist emerging talent. Explore the creative sector through opportunities to engage, participate, collaborate, gather and grow.

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Upgrade Yourself Monthly

Unlock your creative potential with Upgrade Yourself Monthly Sessions!

From 7 MAY 2025

Upgrade Yourself (16–30)

Our Upgrade Yourself programme strives to engage, activate, and to remove barriers – to foster and grow our community – and to increase representation in the arts and creative sector, within our workforce and audience.

Black Business Residency

Helping early-stage Black entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and push boundaries, unlocking their full potential and allowing their creative enterprises to thrive.

Somerset House Exchange Bursaries

Exchange offers bursary memberships with up to 75% off rates to people who may face barriers in terms of access and opportunity in the creative and cultural sector.