Somerset House

Next year, we celebrate our 25th birthday, marking an extraordinary transformation to one of London’s best loved cultural spaces and home to one of the largest creative communities in the UK. To mark this milestone, we’re proud to present a year of artistic innovation featuring genre-defying exhibitions, new commissions and events bringing audiences closer to the range of cross-disciplinary work from Somerset House’s unrivalled resident creative community, cementing Somerset House as a leading international arts destination.   Our 2025 programme highlights include:  23 Jan – 13 Apr 2025: The landmark exhibition SOIL: The World At Our Feet, celebrating the wonder of soil and its unbreakable bond to all life on Earth      20 Feb – 27 Apr 2025: A new multi-dimensional project Salt Cosmologies, exploring the complex weave of histories and myths around Britain’s imperial salt monopoly in India. By Hylozoic/Desires, the cross-disciplinary collective of Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser.  10 - 20 July 2025: Premiere of Somerset House Studios resident Akinola Davies Jr’s new film accompanied by live music as part of the Summer Series gigs.     23 Jul –  21 Sept 2025: Terrace Rooms exhibition Virtual Beauty, exploring the impact of digital technologies on the traditional concept of beauty 8 Aug - 25 Sept 2025: Large-scale courtyard sculpture by Tai Shani, Turner prize winning artist and Somerset House Studios resident 24 Oct 2025 – 22 Feb 2026: The first ever exhibition exploring the polymath practice of acclaimed choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor.      Oct 2025 – Jan 2026: The first solo show of Jennie Baptiste, renowned British photographer known for her portraits capturing the essence of youth culture, music, fashion, and urban life of the Black British diaspora in the 1990s and beyond. And so much more to enjoy – visit our website to explore the full 2025 programme: https://lnkd.in/dT9KCkgF

The Future Artists Programme is back - we're looking for aspiring creatives from underrepresented backgrounds, aged 16-19 to join us for 5-day of immersive workshops. Led by artist and musician Raheel Khan, the group will experiment with radical ways of experiencing sound while exploring themes and ideas of protest music in the UK, in response to upcoming exhibition Imran Perretta: A Riot in Three Acts.⁠ Please share! This project will encourage curiosity, inviting participants to develop new ways of thinking, and amplify their unique artistic voice. ⁠ To apply: https://lnkd.in/dqUHbeg8.

Exciting News! The Black Business Residency at Somerset House has been nominated for the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards, Charity of the Year. And our very own superstar Jeffrey Oyinlola, has been nominated for 2 awards: Entrepreneur of the Year, and his business Pick Up The Mic Ltd has been nominated for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion. Please help The Black Business Residency and Jeffrey win by voting here: https://lnkd.in/gnRzuS4 Voting closes on Wednesday 7th August 

Join the Somerset House Studios team as an Exhibitions and Special Projects Manager. Applications close Monday 29 July! https://lnkd.in/d6uFxUga

Thank you to everyone that joined us for ‘Our House, Our Home’ last month! We enjoyed a brilliant evening celebrating the achievements of the fourth cohort of the Black Business Residency, a programme sponsored by Morgan Stanley. Residency businesses Stories We Cherish and Enspire Management (Founded by Eunice O.) spearheaded the curation a 2-day exhibition that shone a light on the amazing creative businesses that have found a home at Somerset House over the last 12 months. This included immersive installations, engaging panel talks and an evening of fun, food and music. We look forward to seeing what they do next! Congratulations to those involved including: Adna Ahmed Jeffrey Oyinlola Akil Benjamin Amy Warner Diana Spiegelberg Artcha Series Command Stick Everyone's A Singer Kassandra Lauren Gordon Mateko Resortwear MEYI Ńkiere Nzunzu Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co. our Maison Piece of Cake Productions The Plain Shop POoR Collective Remi Harris MBE Soft Stuff THE FASHION BLUEPRINT Untld Project   Supported by M&C Saatchi Group in partnership with Does

The Future Plate, the House of African Caribbean cuisine, join the Somerset House community of Cultural Innovators. At the forefront of innovation within the culinary industry, The Future Plate is the UK’s largest collective of African and Caribbean chefs, all of whom are experts in luxury catering. Their high-tech kitchen in the West Wing, will be the first permanent home for the business since launching in 2021 by Julian George Somerset House are proud to support The Future Plate and its Resident community, nurturing creative talent from those who are underrepresented and underserved in the cultural sector: https://bit.ly/3XOhLqC

⁠Want to find out more about Somerset House's history? Join us for one of our Historical Highlights tours!⁠ https://bit.ly/3ONrtU ⁠ It's a great opportunity to discover the building's rich and complex history of art, science and pioneering figures who have shaped our society and came to define its identity as the home of cultural innovators.⁠ ⁠ Tours take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays & select Thursdays all summer.

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

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.

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