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Are you aged from 13 to 16 and living in Westminster?

You can get exclusive access to Westminster’s most inspiring cultural organisations and get the chance to boost your CV by taking part in talks, workshops and work placements with some of the biggest names in the creative industry.

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We were previously taught that art is a paintbrush and paper but today has shown us that art is a huge world. City Lions is a good thing to do as it provides really good opportunities to visit places like this (Somerset House).

Ayad, Year 9 pupil at St Marylebone School and City Lion

Upcoming Events

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22 May - 31 Dec 2026 | City Lions | | ArtDisplayDrawingGallery

FREE

Creative Collective Virtual Gallery 2025

View the artworks submitted to this years Creative Collective!

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5 Sep - 21 Oct 2025 | Westminster City Council | Westminster | ActivitiesBalletDance

Free

Dance Westminster 2025: Let’s Get Moving!

Dance Westminster is back for its 6th spectacular year – and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with energy!

This free and inclusive dance programme is open to disabled people aged 11 and over who live, work, or study in Westminster. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love to move, it’s all about getting active and having fun!

Join a workshop near you:
• 5 Sept, 2–3.30pm – Forrester Court (ages 50+)
• 10 Sept, 10am–12pm – College Park School (ages 11–17)
• 23 Sept, 10am–12pm – North Paddington Youth Club (ages 18+)

Finalists will take centre stage at the Grand Final on 21 Oct, performing alongside professional dancers in front of a celebrity judging panel – and the audience will crown the People’s Champion!

Ada Open Evening October 2nd 2025

8 Sep - 30 Sep 2025 | | | Open EveningSixth FormStudents

Free

Sixth Form Open Evening

We're excited to share that ADA is having their first Sixth Form Open Evening, an invaluable opportunity for you to explore their offerings and meet their staff and students.

Open Evening Details:
· When: Thursday, October 2nd, 4 to 7:30 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
· Where: 1 Sutherland Street, SW1V 4LD, London (nearest stations: London Victoria and Pimlico)
· What: Students and parents can learn about our specialised curriculum, meet our team, and hear about the career opportunities in the tech industry.

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15 Sep - 29 Sep 2025 | Natural History Museum | | AICareerDesign Science

Free

Career Connections: Find Your Future

Are you aged 14–15 living in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea or Hammersmith and Fulham? Are you wondering what you might want to do when you’re older? Come to the Natural History Museum for an evening of inspiration!  

Meet real scientists and curators working on cutting-edge research and collections. Discover the wide range of technical careers behind the scenes, from 2D and 3D production to AI, and hear from creatives working in design and architecture.  

You’ll have the chance to ask questions, take part in hands-on activities and try our job matching and Dragon’s Den style games. Uncover all the exciting jobs and unexpected career journeys you never knew existed!  

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16 Sep - 2 Oct 2025 | V&A | South Kensington

Free

Make and Meet

The event includes Free Exhibition Tickets, Aromatherapy pouch making, Live Drawing, Photography workshops and film screenings, and free food for young people ages 14-26.

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