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Current opportunities

Welcome to the UAL Black Creative Hub opportunities page.

Here, you'll find a curated selection of the latest internal and external opportunities designed to support and elevate Black creatives across various fields.

Whether you're looking for funding, workshops, internships, or collaboration projects, this is your go-to resource for unlocking new possibilities and advancing your creative journey.

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Black Creatives Hub | Design direction: Brand and Creative, UAL

Internal opportunities for Black Creatives

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    Join Creative Shift  

    Access diverse creative communities, industry contacts and exciting opportunities to best support your creative journeys and progression within the creative industries.

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    Arts Temps

    We provide UAL students and alumni with exciting paid job opportunities at UAL and in London's creative industries.

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    Angelica Ellis, 2021 (Hons) BA Fashion: Fashion Print, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Maria Maleh | Producer: Roanne Toosy | Make-up Artist: Sofia Paradis |Model: Jade Byfield

    UAL Student Content Creators  

    We're looking for content creators to work with the Marketing Team at UAL. This is a great opportunity to show your experience of UAL and provide insight for others interested in studying here.

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    Angelica Ellis, Ashaana Bheir and Memunatu Barrie, BA (Hons) Textile Design, Central Saint Martins © Alys Tomlinson

    Alumni of Colour Association: Call out for collaborators  

    We’re looking for inspiring voices to share their stories, experience, and insights at upcoming alumni events.

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    Arts SU Research Insiders programme  

    Research Insiders is Arts SU’s student research panel, a network of UAL students who take part in research, surveys, focus groups and more. In return you'll receive access to paid opportunities, receive vouchers, or win prizes.

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    not just a shop products 2021. Photo by Yeshen Venema

    Sell your design products and artwork

    An opportunity for UAL students and graduates to sell their design products and artwork in not just a shop.

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    'NOESIS', Baichen Jin, 2025 BA (Hons) Immersive Media and Mixed Reality, London College of Communication, UAL

    Paid opportunity to share your creative journey with Generative AI

    Present your ideas, projects and reflections on how you are creating, critiquing and evaluating the use of Generative AI in your creative practice.

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    Image: Chloe Nantongo, 2025 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, UAL School of Pre-degree Studies

    Feature your work in the Black Creatives Hub newsletter

    We want to celebrate you and the work that you're doing. Get in touch If you would like to be considered for an Artist Spotlight feature in our Black Creatives Hub newsletter.

External opportunities for Black Creatives

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    NO TRACE BAME Initiative  

    No Trace run an initiative to support and develop BAME careers in the advertising production industry.

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    Black British Artist Grant  

    Dr. Samuel Ross MBE’s Black British Artist Grants Programme by SR_A.

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    Black Artist Grant (BAG): Creative Debuts  

    The Black Artists Grant is £1,500 given out monthly to black artists in the UK, with each artist selected receiving £500 each.

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    10,000 Interns Network  

    Learn more about how to join the 10,000 Black Interns programme where students and graduates can receive paid internships across a range of UK industries.

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    Creatives Like Us Podcast  

    Apply to be a guest on the Creatives Like Us podcast hosted by graphic designer Angela Lyons. It is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented Black and Brown creatives.

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    Banff International Curatorial Institute

    Banff International Curatorial Institute: Curating While Black  

    Apply for a research-based residency for Black curators.

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    Become a Catalyst mentor  

    If you identify as a Black woman and would like to support Black girls in Years 11-13 build confidence in themselves and see their potential, apply to become a mentor with The Catalyst Collective.

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    Volunteer Podcast Editor & Sound Designer opportunity  

    The African Women’s Art Podcast is seeking a student or emerging creative for a volunteer Podcast Editor & Sound Designer role to help shape powerful stories about women artists across Africa and the diaspora.

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    Journalism opportunity for students  

    The London Tab is looking for new student writers to join their team and publish articles that reach thousands of students.

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    Landscape Artist of the Year  

    A major television art series is seeking landscape artists to take part in a nationwide filmed competition. 10 artists will be selected, paid £500 per episode with expenses covered. The overall winner will receive a £10,000 commission.

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    Bridal Production Intern  

    3-month placement for a skilled sewing intern. They will support the construction and finishing of bespoke bridal and occasion wear garments for a bridal design studio.

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    Image: 2024 Postgraduate Show, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron

    Black British Book Festival 2026: programme and talent expression of interest  

    Inviting chairs, moderators, authors, poets, performers, illustrators, workshop facilitators, children’s programming providers and community groups and more to express interest in contributing to this year's Black British Book Festival programme.

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    Image: 'Danny's Farm', Eva Sykes, 2025 MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Paul Cochrane

    Black British Book Festival 2026: Join the creator list  

    If your content connects to books, culture, storytelling, lifestyle or community apply to join a private list of creators for premium cultural experiences, collaborations and advance proof drops.

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    Image: Cassia Clarke, 2024 BA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Ben Turner

    Black British Book Festival 2026: volunteer expression of interest  

    Submit your interest in voluntering at this year's Black British Book Festival to help create a welcoming, joyful and well-run festival that celebrates Black literature, storytelling and culture.