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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

12 Nov - 11 Feb 2025 | Unloc | Unloc Changemaker Studios | CreaitveEducationFunFutureWork Experience

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Verizon & Unloc Enterprise Course

From Tuesday the 12th of November, Unloc are launching an enterprise course in collaboration with Verizon Business at our changemaker studios in Maida Vale. The enterprise course is open & free for up to 30 young people who live or go to an educational institution in Westminster between the ages of 14-19.

Participants will develop their creative & entrepreneurial mindset over a course that lasts for 12 weeks. Young people will explore the key skills and knowledge associated with starting a business, with learning geared towards creating their very own businesses, projects or charity concepts. They will also get the opportunity to connect with volunteers from Verizon business.

Theme Callout Creative Collective 2025

29 Oct - 5 Jan 2025 | City Lions | | ArtCreativeExhibitionsProgramme

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Theme Callout - Creative Collective 2025

The Westminster Creative Collective was established to showcase Westminster's young artists. The main aim was to encourage people to express their thoughts and feelings through art in response to things that matter to YOU.

It is that time again! Have your say on what our themes are for 2025 Creative Collective. You can suggest more than one theme, have a think on what is important to you..

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19 Nov - 23 Nov 2024 | Somerset House | | CreativeFree FoodTalksWorkshops

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Upgrade Yourself Festival

Upgrade Yourself Festival is back, connecting emerging creatives ages 16 to 30 with trailblazing creatives and industry experts. Join Somerset House for inspiring talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions plus music and performances!

Across both days enjoy:

Our Upgrade Yourself Networking Activation
Free headshots by fashion photographer Kwame Dapaa
Free food and drink provided by Clement Worrall
Live DJ sets from Hub 16 djs
Dream the Check Workshop with Run the Check

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27 Jun - 31 Dec 2025 | City Lions | Online | ArtCreativityExhibitionsGalleryVideo

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2024 Creative Collective Virtual Gallery

Click here to see all the amazing submissions we have received for this years Creative Collective.

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11 Sep - 15 May 2025 | | Royal Opera House | BalletDancingDressing UpOperaSinging

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Family Sundays at The Royal Opera House

Family Sundays at The Royal Opera House which include a mixture of different activities for children and young people running from 10.00-12.30pm and 1.30 – 4.00pm. The aim is to offer an opportunity to discover opera, ballet with fun-packed creative activities suitable for all ages in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment.

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