Join the South London Gallery’s youth collective, the Art Assassins, to take part in workshops with artists, network with other creatives, explore your own practice and get experience working with a contemporary art gallery.
You’ll be supported by artists, SLG staff, and local industry experts, to explore new ideas and develop skills. Join our small and social group of young people in south London.
Along the way you’ll meet new people, get exclusive access behind the scenes at arts institutions and artist studios, learn about creative careers, and have fun!
ABOUT YOU
You must be aged 16-21 living, working or studying in south London. Priority will be given to young people living in Southwark.
You don’t need to have any experience, but enthusiasm, eagerness to work in a team, and passion is a must!
IMPORTANT DATES
Meetings: Fortnightly on Tuesdays 5-7pm at the South London Gallery, or another location in London. Artist workshops confirmed for 13 June, 20 June and 4 July.
HOW TO APPLY?
Complete this form with your personal details:
WHAT WILL YOU GET?
- New creative skills, find out about filmmaking, photography and much more!
- Skills and experience in teamwork, event planning and communication.
- Exclusive access to artists through workshops and regular meetings.
- Make new friends and develop your confidence.
- Learn about careers in the creative industry and the visual arts.
- Create a network to celebrate the culture(s) you love.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
Work closely with SLG to plan and deliver events.
We will also be working with artists and industry partners, including:
- Behind the scenes at art gallery Hauser & Wirth
- Artist talk and workshop with Michelle Williams Gamaker
- Photography workshop with artist Christopher Obuh
- And more… watch this space!
Previous partners include:
- GALA Festival
- House of Vans
- Balamii
- Resonance FM
WHAT ARE PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS UP TO NOW?
Past participants of the South London Gallery’s youth programme have gone on to:
- Part-time paid work in the South London Gallery in the front of house team
- Opportunity to produce a public event, Who’s On It, at the South London Gallery in March 2023
- Freelance paid work for arts organisations across London including, South London Gallery and the Drawing room.
- Work as freelancer graphic designer
- Exhibiting artwork in Bloomberg New Contemporaries
- Self-publishing their own zines and creating events
- Study at leading universities such as University of the Arts London, The Ruskin School of Art and Kings College, University of London
MORE INFORMATION
For more information or assistance, please email artassassins@southlondongallery.org
Who’s On It, 2023. Photo: Lucien Ebongue.
Photo: Sam Nightingale