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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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    Image credit: 'Queendom,' Bukola Dagiloke 2020 BA (Hons) Information and Interface Design, London College of Communication, UAL

    Be featured in the first UAL Black creatives colouring book

    A opportunity for students and recent graduates to have their illustrations featured in the first-ever UAL Black Creatives adult colouring collection, old online and in-store at not just a shop.

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    Image credit: Henrie Kwushue

    Calling UAL Black Creatives: design an outfit for Henrie Kwushue

    An exciting opportunity for a winning student or recent graduate to design and create an outfit for DJ, radio and TV presenter Henrie Kwushue to wear at the 2027 MOBO Awards.

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    UAL Arts Temps, Made by Temps Campaign | Photograph: Ayushi Channawar

    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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    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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    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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    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.

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    Image: Courtesy of UAL

    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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    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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    Image credit: Arts SU website

    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.

External opportunities for Black Creatives

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    Image: Suzannah Gabriel, 2021 MA Fashion Photography, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Complimentary Headshot Sessions  

    Kin Portraits are offering a limited number of complimentary headshot sessions for actors, creatives and professionals looking for natural, cinematic images with presence.

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

    H&M Design Award 2026  

    Supporting emerging designers with funding, mentorship and global exposure. Winner receives €150,000, mentorship and global H&M retail and 8 finalists receive €10,000 each.

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

    The Artists's Collecting Society Studio Prize  

    Offering students and recent graduates the chance to win £6,000 to contribute to the cost of an artist’s studio.

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    Image credit: Black Creatives Hub Anniversary, at LCF East Bank, 2025, UAL | Photograph: Tessy Cooper

    Black graduate careers conference  

    A free event on Friday 26 June at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus designed to empower Black students and graduates to connect with employers, enhance their career skills, explore postgraduate opportunities, and discover pathways in STEM and business.

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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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    Image credit: 10000 interns programme

    10,000 Interns Network  

    Join the 10,000 Black Interns programme where students and graduates can receive paid internships across a range of UK industries.

  • black and white writing standing for The Black Artists Grant (BAG) offered by Creative Debuts
    Image credit: The Black Artists Grant (BAG) offered by Creative Debuts

    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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    Image credit: Creatives like us podcast

    Creatives Like Us Podcast  

    Apply to be a guest on a podcast, dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented Black and Brown creatives.

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    Image credit: The Catalyst Collective Instagram

    Become a Catalyst mentor  

    If you’re a Black woman passionate about helping Black girls in Years 11–13 build confidence and realise their potential, apply to mentor with The Catalyst Collective.

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    Image: The Tab website

    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.