FutureEverything is looking for a Greater Manchester-based artist or artist collective to co-create a site-specific digital artwork with communities in Stockport! This will be the second artistic commission under the Stockport Creative Campus initiative, supported by CDF and GMCA Spirit Funding. We are inviting artists to respond to two key questions. The opportunity includes the delivery of participatory workshops delivered with community groups in Stockport during the development and realisation of the artwork. Total budget: £30,000. Application Deadline: 5pm on 19th May
Call out for Artists, creatives and graphic novelists to help us bring research stories to life. The Reimagining Research Practices project at Lancaster University is commissioning a graphic novel to visually capture key findings on sustainability, ethics, and inclusion in research. Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing relevant work and a CV highlighting their qualifications and experiences by noon on 7 May 2025. For further information about this call, please contact reimagining@lancaster.ac.uk
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: working in arts and culture, legal matters, media and marketing, management, advocacy skills, fundraising, HR, who are excited to join our board. imitating the dog make cutting edge theatre, site-specific digital projection and engagement projects. The company is based in the Northwest and receives regular funding from Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.
Manchester Craft & Design Centre is pleased to announce that we are recruiting for the newly created role of General Manager. This key leadership role will drive the next phase of the Centre’s evolution, staying true to its core values and character while being open to fresh ideas and new ways of working. The deadline for applications is 12pm on 6 May 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 15 May 2025.
The Deputy Director of Strategy of Achates will play a key role in the development of organisational and regional strategies as well as related contracts with cultural organisations across the UK and internationally, supporting the business in achieving its strategic and ethical goals. Remote. £63K per year. Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Lancashire County Council is on the lookout for our county’s best landscape artists. We want to see paintings, sketches or collages depicting a Lancashire vista in either spring, summer, autumn or winter. Our panel of judges will pick their favourites from each season and create a shortlist. The shortlisted artworks will then be open to an online public vote. Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025.
The Dukes is seeking to recruit some enthusiastic, committed and passionate individuals to join their Board of Trustees. We are looking for new Trustees and a Chair to join us. If this interests you, please take a look at our job pack on our website. Apply by 5th May 2025
The BID's Special Projects Fund is open for applications! For any Preston city centre businesses, working with others, that have an idea, campaign, event or initiative that needs support? The fund is open to any business or partnership group that wishes to apply for matched funding. It can be applied to for the costs associated with an initiative that will have a proven, direct benefit to the City Centre and the business community operating within it. Take a look to see if you fit the criteria, and if so, submit an application.
The National Festival of Making will return to Blackburn town centre, Lancashire, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of July 2025! Each year we look for volunteers to help MAKE the National Festival of Making weekend. There are lots of benefits to volunteering. If you're interested in all things 'making' then help support our programme and events across the weekend. Register your interest for our 2025 festival.
Creative Producer Lab is back for 2024 for its 6th year, to help develop a new wave of emerging producers in the North and Midlands. Running from mid-September through October, culminating at Aesthetica in November, the Lab takes 8 early-career filmmakers from the North and 8 from the Midlands through a 6-week online training programme. The ideal Creative Producer Lab candidate will have good communication skills, a commitment to storytelling and the ability to work collaboratively. Applications close Friday 16th August 2024.
Achates Community is a leadership and personal development programme for cultural sector professionals responsible for income generation. Designed for fundraisers, income innovation professionals, producers, artists, Executive Directors, and CEOs, Achates Community offers a holistic, purpose-led and audience-informed approach to all of the elements needed to support successful income generation - from audience consultation to programme design and evaluation, working with Boards, best practice approaches to all of the areas of contributed income as well as new income sources.. Deadline 31 July.
The Public Relations & Communications Association are launching a bespoke coaching programme to connect small business owners with experienced PR practitioners within the PRCA network. We will be offering surgery style sessions with small business owners to offer free guidance and help educate them about effective PR and communications. The programme starts in April 2021 and runs until October 2021.