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Somerset House Studios goes digital

The commission series I Should Be Doing Something Else Right Now will be streamed online alongside peer-to-peer mentoring, artists-led workshops, and more

Various aspects of the Somerset House Studios programme have gone online.

Starting 28 April and continuing monthly 6–7pm until October, a series of new commissions from Studio artists responding to the provocation “I Should Be Doing Something Else Right Now” will be streamed live via the SHS website. The series takes its title from a recent Gallery 31 exhibition named after an existing work by studio artist Vivienne Griffin, who will launch the programme with a broadcast exploring themes of care, connection and commonality. Following that, Juliana Huxtable will perform for the May edition.

Also programmed are fortnightly digital sessions for young people aged 18–30 looking to work in the creative industries. Upgrade Yourself: Peer Exchange starts on 30 April midday–2pm with Maeve Brennan, followed by sessions with Evi Kalogiropoulou, Nabihah Iqbal and Akil Benjamin. In addition, a series of online workshops with Joanne Armitage, Dan Evans, Johann Diedrick and Jessica Ekomane will take place.

An open call for applicants to a digital residency called Sonic Terrains – which offers £3,000 and mentoring – has also been announced.

Full details of what's on can be found on the Somerset House Studios website.