John Hansard Gallery Discover Creative Careers: Explore careers in the Arts

Join the artists at John Hansard Gallery for an in-person work experience placement in Southampton, where you will spend six after-school sessions exploring careers in the arts and contemporary gallery work. The placement offers a practical look at how a creative organisation operates and gives participants the chance to build experience in a real arts environment.

Across the sessions, you will have a go at curating exhibitions, making artwork, working with practising artists and developing your own portfolio. You will also explore careers in the creative industries, different art forms and techniques, and take part in a project that may be displayed or presented at the gallery.

The programme is designed to help you build confidence, teamwork and transferable skills while collaborating with like-minded peers. To complete the placement and receive a certificate from the Futures For All Work Experience programme, you need to attend a minimum of 8 hours.