Talent 25 Award
Awarded the Talent 25 award with Somerset House and Yinka Ilori, 2025
Talent 25 expands upon Somerset House’s existing commitment to investing in creative potential and developing cultural talents of the future, with a firm emphasis on those who are underrepresented in the creative industries. The existing talent pathways offer a unique approach for artists, makers, creative enterprises and entrepreneurs to develop their skills, practice and networks. The Talent25 scheme spotlights innovative game-changers from its creative community, providing them with a bursary and professional developmental support.
Throughout 2025, Somerset House will platform their practice and work across multiple outlets and audiences will have an opportunity to see the work of the Talent 25 creatives as part of Somerset House’s Step Inside 25 weekend in September: a free, open-to-all invitation for audiences to celebrate Somerset House’s milestone year and role as the home of cultural innovators as the entire building opens up for audiences to discover and explore. Visionary photographer Jennie Baptiste, who has her own exhibition as part of Somerset House’s 25th birthday programme, will shoot the portraits of the recipients as part of their award, showcasing the creative connection and diverse creativity that is fostered at Somerset House.
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Talent 25 expands upon Somerset House’s existing commitment to investing in creative potential and developing cultural talents of the future, with a firm emphasis on those who are underrepresented in the creative industries. The existing talent pathways offer a unique approach for artists, makers, creative enterprises and entrepreneurs to develop their skills, practice and networks. The Talent25 scheme spotlights innovative game-changers from its creative community, providing them with a bursary and professional developmental support.
Throughout 2025, Somerset House will platform their practice and work across multiple outlets and audiences will have an opportunity to see the work of the Talent 25 creatives as part of Somerset House’s Step Inside 25 weekend in September: a free, open-to-all invitation for audiences to celebrate Somerset House’s milestone year and role as the home of cultural innovators as the entire building opens up for audiences to discover and explore. Visionary photographer Jennie Baptiste, who has her own exhibition as part of Somerset House’s 25th birthday programme, will shoot the portraits of the recipients as part of their award, showcasing the creative connection and diverse creativity that is fostered at Somerset House.
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Photo by Jenny Baptise