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.
Internal opportunities for Black Creatives
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Image: UAL Education Conference, 2025 | Photograph: Shaw Liu
Arts Temps job: Student Project Assistant (Language As Technology)
Provide logistical and administrative support for the Language As A Technology project, an initiative focused on digital literacy for Black students at UAL.
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Image credit: Future Play at London Tech Week | Photograph: Martin Andersen
Arts Temps paid job: Lead Videographer
Provide high-quality video documentation support for the Language As A Technology project, an initiative focused on digital literacy for Black students at UAL.
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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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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: 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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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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Get £5 Kojey Radical tickets
Musician, creative director, mixed media visual artist and UAL honorary Kojey Radical is offering dicounted tickets for his upcoming show at Royal Albert Hall on 20 May.
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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 credit: 2024 Undergraduate Show, London College of Fashion, UAL | Photograph: Ana Blumenkron
Free Renell Shaw Masterclass for emerging artists (18+)
During the day participants will reflect on their musical identity, gain insight into industry practices and creative responsibility and consider practical next steps towards a sustainable creative pathway.
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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: LCC Shows 2023: Design – Private View, London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Tim Boddy
Apply for the Desenio Art Awards
An art awards competition open world-wide for emerging artists, photographers and creatives.
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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 authors, poets, performers, facilitators, community groups and more to contribute 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
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 volunteering at this year's Black British Book Festival.
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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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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.
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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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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.