A vibrant and inclusive exhibition showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of interns from Bournemouth’s multi award-winning SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship) charity, Many Hands, Many Visions opens on Tuesday 7 October.
The exhibition features original work by participants in the SAMEE Supported Self-Employment Internship programme, a pioneering initiative designed to equip disabled, neurodivergent or young people with long-term health conditions with the skills and confidence to launch their own businesses.
Visitors can expect an eclectic mix of art, fashion, jewellery, culinary creations, video content, and even ventriloquism — all created from the interns’ unique business ideas. From designing promotional materials to producing the creative content on display, each intern has been hands-on in curating the event. Their journey is supported by the UK’s first co-created Level 1 qualification in self-employment skills for disadvantaged young people: Steps Into Self Employment.
Rob Amey, SAMEE Young Person Lead, said: “The SAMEE team are excited and incredibly proud of this monumental step for the interns, particularly as they have been fully involved with planning the exhibition from the outset by organising publicity and promotion material as well as creating the artworks, photography and creative pieces for the event.
“This exhibition is more than a showcase – it’s a testament to the transformative power of creativity, mentorship, and inclusive opportunity.”
The exhibition is free and the SAMEE charity looks forward to welcoming visitors to the Top Floor Gallery at Lighthouse from 10am Tues-Sat.
