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Join our Artist Development Team to play a pivotal role in curating and delivering a year-long programme of development opportunities for artists and creatives working in visual art and film. To apply, submit by email an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than 2 A4 pages. Alternatively, the supporting statement can be provided as a short video/audio response no more than 10 minutes. Download the Recruitment Pack for further information. Application Deadline: Fri 10 April at 12:00 noon. Interviews in person: Monday 20th April 2026
Liverpool Biennial - Assistant Curators x 2
We are recruiting for two Assistant Curator roles - one with a focus on Production and one with a focus on Public Programme. The Assistant Curator roles, support the Programme Team in all aspects of the research, preparation, delivery, production, installation, maintenance and de-installation of the Biennial exhibitions and year-round programme of projects, talks, events, publishing and research. £27,837-£29,229 dependent on experience. Fixed Term, full-time until 31 October 2027. Deadline: Sunday 19th April, 11.59pm.
Lancaster Arts - Lancaster Arts Advisory Board Chair
Lancaster Arts is very excited to be recruiting a new Chair for our Advisory Board. We are looking for someone who is curious and enthusiastic about working alongside us to champion an arts organisation who presents and supports high quality artwork outside urban environments and help us to navigate the intersection of higher education and the arts. Deadline: 17 May 2026
Lightpool - Open Call - Artist Opportunities
Lightpool have four new paid opportunities to produce light art for their upcoming Lightpool Festival (21-31 October 2026). There is an Artist open call, the Lucent initiative, the Blackpool Tower projection and the Wedding Chapel projection. Applications deadlines throughout the early part of May 2026.
Liverpool Biennial - Deputy Director
The Deputy Director will work both internally with the team and Board and also act as a key representative of the Biennial with local, national and international funders and stakeholders, so we are looking for a confident and personable advocate. The Deputy Director role provides strategic and operational oversight across the whole organisation including finance, IT, HR and governance. Full-time, permanent role, £51-£54K. Deadline: 3rd May 2026.
National Festival of Making - Open Call - Maker's Market Applications
Curated by Hopeful & Glorious, the Makers Market is a vibrant celebration of art, craft, and design from across the region. Set within the stunning Blackburn Cathedral, at the heart of the National Festival of Making, the market brings together stalls from some of the UK’s most exciting independent makers. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
Preston City Council - General Manager
The Guild Lounge is Preston’s newest entertainment venue, a 350 seater and 500 standing capacity venue in the heart of the city centre. The Guild Lounge programme boasts a range of commercial touring shows including comedy, live music and theatre, local performance groups, and family content. All whilst delivering a quality visit to the theatre, with a full bar overlooking the historic Harris. Preston City Council’s Cultural Service now has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic General Manager with excellent leadership skills to join the Senior Management Team at the Guild Lounge.
Preston City Council - Technical Manager
The Guild Lounge is Preston’s newest entertainment venue, a 350 seater and 500 standing capacity venue in the heart of the city centre. The Guild Lounge programme boasts a range of commercial touring shows including comedy, live music and theatre, local performance groups, and family content. All whilst delivering a quality visit to the theatre, with a full bar overlooking the historic Harris and Crown Courts. Preston City Council’s Cultural Service now has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Technical Manager with excellent stage technical skills and experience.
Preston City Council - Technical Assistant
The Guild Lounge is Preston’s newest entertainment venue, a 350 seater and 500 standing capacity venue in the heart of the city centre. The Guild Lounge programme boasts a range of commercial touring shows including comedy, live music and theatre, local performance groups, and family content. All whilst delivering a quality visit to the theatre, with a full bar overlooking the historic Harris and Crown Courts. Preston City Council’s Cultural Service now has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Technical Assistant with excellent stage technical skills and experience.
Preston City Council - Marketing Assistant
The Guild Lounge is Preston’s newest entertainment venue, a 350 seater and 500 standing capacity venue in the heart of the city centre. The Guild Lounge programme boasts a range of commercial touring shows including comedy, live music and theatre, local performance groups, and family content. All whilst delivering a quality visit to the theatre, with a full bar overlooking the historic Harris and Crown Courts. Preston City Council’s Cultural Service now has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Marketing Assistant with excellent stage technical skills and experience.
North West Independent Film Festival - 2026 Open Call for Short Film Submissions
NWIFF is a celebration of British short films from all over the UK, with a curated programme of screenings taking place in June 2026 in Preston, Lancashire. Two submission categories: Short Film (Fiction) or Short Film (Documentary). Short fiction films can be of any genre (Drama, Comedy, Horror etc.). Animations are eligible to be submitted in this category. The maximum runtime for both categories is 15 mins (including credits). Application deadline: 30 April 2026.
Jwllrs - night☾ school ≈ RE/CONGNITION
three month artist support programme w/ Dr. Kwasu Tembo how does contemporary digital culture inform our connection to the world? across 6 sessions, we will look into the role of re/cognition in digital culture, the information age, and AI. from considering comprehension and information in the age of slop; into the role of experimentation and play through glitch and quanta; to the impact of internationally connected culture/s on the IRL/local. working across [but not limited to] sound, music, video, text, performance, image making Alternate Thursdays 19:00–22:00 in Morecambe
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