MA Open Events
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is hosting two open events for its new part-time MA in Black British
CONNECTING YOU TO THE BEST OF
PIONEERING BLACK ARTS AND HERITAGE
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage’s mission is to centre perspectives from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora by embedding them in cultural experiences for all. The programme includes the flagship dance festival, Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF), Black History Month Leicester (BHM) and the annual Windrush Day Lecture. Through this programme Serendipity has established a legacy: hosting the Living Archive; documenting Black arts; heritage and culture; publishing the voices of Black artists and community activists; nurturing artists to create high quality new work; and mentoring young people as they navigate the industry.
Serendipity’s strength as a Black-led organisation is in working in partnership with artists, venues, educational institutions, museums, producers, directors, promoters, media companies and agencies, both in the UK and across international forums.
Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil
Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 Launch
To celebrate International Dance Day and the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 (LDIF26), Serendipity Institute for Black Arts
MA Open Events
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is hosting two open events for its new part-time MA in Black British
Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil
Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 Launch
To celebrate International Dance Day and the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 (LDIF26), Serendipity Institute for Black Arts
MA Open Events
Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is hosting two open events for its new part-time MA in Black British
Scrap It, Revamp It: 100 Years of Black History Commemorations (1926 – 2026)
In the early twentieth century, Black communities in America had begun marking the February birthdays of social reformer and civil
Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 Launch
To celebrate International Dance Day and the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2026 (LDIF26), Serendipity Institute for Black Arts
Opportunities
Head of Heritage and Collections
Serendipity is seeking an exceptional Head of Heritage and Collections to lead the strategic development, management and interpretation of one of the UK’s leading collections dedicated to the histories, cultures and artistic contributions of Britain’s African and African Caribbean communities.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping Serendipity’s heritage vision and ensuring that its collections, archives, exhibitions, publications, research and public programmes continue to set national standards for excellence, scholarship and community engagement.
Deadline: 10 August 2026
Emerging Professionals Programme
The Emerging Professionals Programme, led by Serendipity, has been established to create meaningful, paid employment opportunities for early-career professionals seeking to build sustainable careers within the arts, heritage and cultural sectors.
The programme recognises the increasing challenges faced by graduates and emerging practitioners in securing relevant employment, the programme provides a structured and supportive pathway from education into professional practice.Â
Deadline: 20 August 2026
New Publications
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Scrap It, Revamp It: Do We Still Need Black History Month?
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Black Heritage Voices: The Importance of Black Archives in Preserving Historical Memory
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Intersection: Diasporic Dialogues
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The Forensic Ballerina
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