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Horse +Bamboo - Trustee

Horse and Bamboo are looking for new Trustees! If you are interested in supporting Arts and Culture in Waterfoot, Rossendale and the surrounding area this is the role for you! Please send an email to info@horseandbamboo.org explaining why you are interested in being a Trustee and outline what skills and experience you could bring to the role. We would also be happy to organise a meeting to speak to your further about what being a Trustee at H&B entails. Deadline: 1st March 2025

Blaze Arts - Co-Director Roles x2

Blaze's Board of Trustees are looking to hire two* inspirational and inclusive individuals to lead us through the next phase of our work. The two roles on offer are: Strategic Director and Engagement Director. While we are primarily looking to hire two part-time roles for Co-Directors, we also welcome applications from people who feel they have the skills and experience to combine both roles. Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 2 March. Shortlisting completed and candidates notified: Week commencing 17 March. Interviews: Week commencing 24 March. Download the recruitment pack.

Great Northern Events NW Ltd/ Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fairs - Call for Applications: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Manchester, NEW FAIR Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Newcastle & GNCCFonline Gift Edition 2025

Sell Your Work at the Most Respected Contemporary Craft Fairs in the North! We’re looking for established designer-makers, emerging talent, and recent graduates working to the highest standards in disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, leather, wood, interior textiles, fashion design & accessories, mixed media, basket-making, product design, furniture, lighting, print-making, and more. For all our fairs, we welcome applications from diverse and talented makers from the UK and abroad, whatever their background or professional qualifications.

LeftCoast - Artist Commission: The Fabric of Revoe

We are looking to commission an artist to work with us to develop a flag making project that will map the social identity of Revoe. The aim of this commission is to work with us to explore how we can make the connections and hidden identities of Revoe visible. Budget: 13 days x £200 per day – Total £2,600. Materials budget – Up to £1000. Timeframe: March – June 2025. Download job pack. Application deadline: 12pm, 13th February 2025.

LeftCoast - Artist in Residence Call Out

We are looking to commission an artist in residence to collaborate with the people of Revoe to creatively take up space. The artist will collaborate with existing community groups, surrounding residents, and develop new relationships through their processes. The residency will align with our Revoe Public Square project. Total Budget £6,000 (=27 days x £200 per day = £5,400 inclusive of travel expenses, with upp to £600 for materials). Time frame: March - August 2025. Download the job pack. Deadline for applications 12pm 13th February

Government Communications Headquarters - Cyber Specialist Development Programme

On our new Cyber Specialist Development Programme, you’ll receive all the training, support, and experience needed to launch a rewarding career in cyber security. Are you fascinated by technology? Do you have a passion for problem-solving? You don’t need any previous tech experience or formal STEM qualifications to join this programme. This programme will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to join our Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) team and help keep the UK safe. Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025.

Prism Contemporary - Open Call - Solo Exhibition

Submit your artwork for a solo exhibition at Prism Contemporary! Conditions: Work must be ready to hang for the week of the 17th of February. You must be an artist based in the North West of England. Applications must include a PDF with images of your works, relevant contextual text and sizes of each work. Supporting links are welcome (website & instagram). Any theme & medium is welcome, please submit your body of work to prismcontemporary@gmail.com by the 6th of February at 12pm.

Escape2Make - Call Out - Paid Opportunity for Artists

Escape2make (E2M) are looking for artists to collaborate with for their Summer 2025 project… A Heritage Festival! The E2M Heritage Festival will be a celebration of Lancaster & Morecambe’s rich history in all manner of things, such as: lino printing, chocolate/sweet making, furniture making and more! But everything will have a creative twist. Young people will have the chance to learn about the history of the local area by engaging in creative practices they wouldn’t get to do in school. Deadline to apply: 31st January 2025

Contemporary Glass Society - Open Call - Glasswork Submissions for Mirage Exhibition 2025

The Contemporary Glass Society invite glass artists from across UK and abroad to submit your most captivating and innovative pieces that push the boundaries of the visual illusions that can be achieved through the incredible medium of glass for their Mirage Exhibition in collaboration with London Glassblowing. Deadline to apply: 31st March 2025.

The Whickers - Film & TV Funding Award

The Film & TV Funding Award is awarded annually to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary which fulfils the core criteria detailed below. With a main award worth £100,000 and a development award for the runner-up of £20,000, The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is one of the most significant documentary awards in the world. Apply by 31st January 2025..

KinoFilm - Poster Graphics Competition

KINOFILM is inviting entries for a poster & graphics design competition for the 20th edition of the festival which will take place in May 2025. Have your design take over the 20th edition of KINOFILM Manchester Short Film Festival aesthetics, which will be used throughout our 2025 campaign – in print, on our web site, on the festival trailer and across our social media channels. Conditions apply. Digital submissions only. More information on our website. Submission deadline: 28 February 2025

KinoFilm - Volunteers - Festival Organiser Roles

Would you like to be part of the 20th edition of Kinofilm Manchester Short Film Festival 2025? Kinofilm™ & Manchester International Film Festival ® is currently looking for volunteers with various interests and skills. As we are a non-profit film festival, we would not be able to keep our unique reputation for showcasing some of the best international short films and animation without the dedicated commitment and enthusiasm of our team of Festival volunteers. We are looking for keen volunteers to get involved in the general planning and running of the festival from now onwards.

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