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Somerset House
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
London’s working arts centre: groundbreaking arts and entertainment and home to the UK’s largest creative community.
About us
Somerset House is a new kind of arts centre in the heart of London, designed for today’s audiences and creatives. Offering a diverse and dynamic public programme of contemporary arts and culture, we are also a home to a large community of creative businesses, artists and makers, including Somerset House Studios. One of the city’s most spectacular and well-loved spaces, we are a place where art and culture is imagined, made and experienced by our 3 million visitors every year.
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http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
External link for Somerset House
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Tourist attraction, Historical place, Contemporary arts, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Film, Music, Ice rink, and Learning and events
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Strand
London, WC2R 1LA, GB
Employees at Somerset House
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Award-Winning Founder and CEO of Deya, Dramatherapist, Theatre and Film Director who talks about equity in the creative industries
On Tuesday I was fortunate enough to attend a dinner celebrating Mentor Black Business and Somerset House's Black Business Residency, sponsored by Morgan Stanley. I was part of their 2nd cohort in 2022 with my first baby Uproot Productions, and earlier in the year Deya was recognised with a £10K award for the growth we’ve undertaken since the programme. Programmes like this make all the difference for entrepreneurs like myself. Having this backing so early on defined our journey and inspired trust and subsequent support from other organisations. It was a joy to be surrounded by inspiring individuals such as Akil Benjamin, Sade Banks-Tubi, Aliyah Hasinah & AARON RAYBE, to name a few. And a special shoutout to Tatale for the mouthwatering 4-course meal! #SomersetHouse #BlackBusinessResidency #EntrepreneurshipJourney #GrowthMindset
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Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Somerset House, alongside our esteemed partners Morgan Stanley and The Courtauld Gallery, have been awarded The Arts & Culture Sponsorship prize at the Sponsorship Awards for a second year! This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations that support and enrich the arts community. We look forward to continuing to champion creativity and innovation together.
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CALLING FUTURE ARTISTS AGED 16-19! Dive into creativity at Everywhere Playground, a 5-day workshop for aspiring creatives led by artist Sam Williams. Experiment with various art forms, and craft your own project in a supportive studio environment at Somerset House Studios. Experience art movements, experimental making, and collaborative activities like never before! From collage to improvised sound, unleash your creativity alongside fellow young artists. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash artistic potential. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d_5AkWdf
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We're on the lookout for mentors for the Black Business Residency Programme, sponsored by Morgan Stanley! Do you have one or more of the following skills? ✔ Building an agency ✔ Building teams ✔ Proposal writing / winning work ✔ Delivering arts and culture ✔ Scaling a business Get involved and help support emerging Black Business. We only require 2 hours of your time a month and your willingness to support a business for a minimum of 6 months. Mentor benefits include: - Networking events at Somerset House - Access to some of our exhibitions - Free CPD accredited leadership training Interested? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dYnX5HU2
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🙌 There's still time to apply for this year's placements! https://lnkd.in/erfmE6hW).
It is hard to believe that I started on the Upgrade Yourself: Creative Industry Placements over a year ago now! My time at Somerset House has been incredible and completely changed the course of my career. I also met some brilliant friends in Fynley Dobson, Ailinn Santos, Ekam Hundal and Joseph Browning. Applications are now open for the next year of the programme for underrepresented young people looking to break into the arts. I'm so excited that the Live Events team who I worked for as part of my second placement are hosting a young person again. They are an incredible group of people and it is a role which taught me so much about the events industry, teamwork and myself. If anyone is thinking of applying and has any questions about the Production Assistant position or the programme more broadly, please do get in touch with me! Thanks to Sophie Harley for managing this programme so brilliantly 💚 Information about all the placements and how to apply can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eaUF2NMU
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Venue of the Month: Somerset House Nestled in the heart of London, our venue spotlight this month is on none other than the iconic Somerset House! We've shared countless memorable moments with Somerset House over the years, from transforming its spaces into a fashion haven during London Fashion Week for Uniqlo, to our joint collaboration with The Macallan Whisky and visionary designer David Carson, guiding guests through the captivating maturation journey of their landmark ‘Colours Collection’. Most recently, we joined forces for an engaging panel on brand activation, showcasing our shared commitment to innovation and creativity. Here's to the many memories made and the remarkable collaborations yet to come at Somerset House! #VenueOfTheMonth #SomersetHouse #LondonEvents #LondonVenues
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A workplace like no other 🏛️ Is your creative business looking for a new office? Work from Somerset House and join a thriving community, based in an iconic cultural landmark. https://bit.ly/3uTpuaP
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𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓾𝓽𝓮 🎀 Watch a video essay unpacking the lure and sinister nature of cuteness on Channel, our online curated platform: https://bit.ly/3OvjPhB To coincide with our current exhibition CUTE, participating artists Ed Fornieles, Ram Han, Rachel Maclean, Hattie Stewart, Alake Shilling, Chris Zhongtian Yuan and Hello Kitty Collector Amy-Louise Allen discuss the concept of cuteness and its extraordinary and complex power dynamic.
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Our clothes tell stories, not only of ourselves but also those of the makers and artists who conceived and made them. Hear from Bianca Saunders in conversation with Ozwald Boateng and Andrew Ibi as they unpack what’s woven into the fabric of what we wear. Recipient of the career-defining ANDAM Award 2021, Bianca Saunders graduated at The Royal College of Art in Menswear in 2017, launching her Eponymous brand. Her work explores modern masculinity and flavouring related to her British Jamaican heritage, with garments designed to give an individual experience to each wearer. Click to watch: https://lnkd.in/exaacpx5 Somerset House is delighted to be working with Morgan Stanley on The Missing Thread.