The programme has been made possible with support from Art Fund, with additional funding from Pinterest for the first project. We will provide the public platform for their work, facilitate introductions to collaborators and mentors, and meet regularly with the group to support and advise on all areas of successfully launching new cultural events. The programme intends to expand to incorporate a further six members in the coming year to work on future collaborative projects. Young Producers will stay with us for a maximum of two years, with the organisation hoping to recruit 12 each year.
The Young Producers’ first brief is a project inspired by Black history, heritage and culture, to be revealed in December 2020. The group will create a digital experience and on-site event, taking a fresh perspective on Somerset House’s history, specifically its role in Britain’s colonial past. They will collaborate with Somerset House Studios residents and design studio Comuzi, who typically work with a variety of clients to imagine and invent radical products, services and experiences, promoting new ways of thinking. Comuzi will guide the group to explore Black heritage and Somerset House’s history and co-create the digital content with them. This forms part of our recent Anti-Racism Pledge, which commits to updating what historical information is currently understood and making it widely available. All future projects will also enhance existing programming led by our team, offering additional output to our audiences.
