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Dance Syndrome - Growth & Development Director
This is an exciting time to be joining DanceSyndrome where inclusivity and equality create a vibrant energised connected ‘family’. We are looking for an exceptional, experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Growth & Development Director with a minimum of 10 years’ work experience to lead, manage and execute DanceSyndrome’s strategy: Vision 2030 with a specific focus in driving revenue into the organisation, and participation and audience engagement. Deadline: 5pm, 1st September 2026.
Lancashire County Council - Crowdfund Lancashire
Crowdfund Lancashire gives local communities and individuals a chance to create and support the projects which matter most to them. It will enable everyone to contribute towards their community - chipping in as little as £2 to help bring ideas to life. The Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund can contribute up to 40% of a project's crowdfunding target. Terms & Conditions apply. The Autumn 2026 Funding Round closes on 17th September funding pledges will be communicated in October. Successful project campaigns to be fully completed by 31 January 2027.
The Dukes - Open Call - Associate Artist Programme
The Dukes are looking for up to 5 theatre makers, companies or creatives from any artistic discipline - including writers, directors, designers, producers and performers-to join their 18-month Associate Artist programme. Associate Artists will receive tailored support to develop their practice and collaborate with The Dukes. To apply, send an EoI(maximum one side of A4) explaining why you’d like to be an Associate Artist, along with a CV or summary of your experience, to ask@dukeslancaster.org with the subject line "FAO: Emma Nixon – Associate Artist Application". Deadline: 17 August 2026.
The Old Electric - INCUBATE Professional Development Programme
INCUBATE is a new professional development programme from The Old Electric, designed to support creatives working in Blackpool through a series of paid workshops, skills-sharing sessions and mentoring opportunities to help develop creative practice and careers. Participants can apply for up to three paid sessions, with topics including theatre-making, funding, freelancing, budgeting, facilitation and festival arts. Applications open on Monday 3 August and close three weeks before each individual session. Sessions run from August 2026 to March 2027.
Lancaster Arts - Artist Open Call
DISSENT WORKS is an open call inviting artists from across North Lancashire to respond to Lancaster Arts’ 2026 annual theme, DISSENT. This year’s programme explores the many ways dissent can be expressed through artistic practice. It might be loud or quiet, public or personal, but at its heart is a willingness to question the status quo and imagine how things could be different. Lancaster Arts is seeking work that stands out through the strength of its ideas, the quality of its making, and its thoughtful response to the theme. Deadline: Mon 24 August 2026.
Arts Council England - Music Growth Fund
The Music Gowth Fund (MGF) is a new investment programme designed to support growth in new music (i.e. original music, live performance, sound recording or musical work) recently or newly created or performed by living, UK-based artists or music creators. It is open to music festivals, music managers, music promoters, music publishers, record labels, recording studios, rehearsal spaces and grassroots music venues as well as the established sector bodies and other sector support organisations that support them. The two strands of the Music Growth Fund have several rounds. Visit the website info
Culture Bury - Bury Culture Fund 2026
Bury Council (Culture Bury) is inviting applications for the Bury Culture Fund, a new £40,000 grants programme supporting community-led arts, culture, and heritage activities across the borough. Flexible grants of up to £5,000 are available, with funding awarded based on project need, to support a wide range of creative ideas and community initiatives. Projects must be delivered within Bury and be free for participants to access. Application deadline: 17 August 2026. Project delivery period: September 2026 to February 2027
The Whitaker - Exhibition Call Out for North West Creatives
We’re opening our gallery doors to celebrate the incredible breadth, originality, and diversity of contemporary art in our region. Whether you’re an emerging talent, an established practitioner, or returning to your practice, we want to see your work! From painting, sculpture, and photography to textiles, ceramics, moving image, and mixed media, all forms are welcome. No set theme, just pure contemporary creativity. Awards include a Paid Commission / Artwork Purchase, Art Materials Package and People's Choice Award. Submissions Delivery Dates: 1–4 October. Visit link for T&Cs.
Light Up The North - Illumine 2 - Open Call
A light art commissioning opportunity for UK Black and People of Colour (POC) artists. This open call is designed to address the underrepresentation of Black and POC artists at light festivals. We’re looking for an artist or collective to create a bold new light installation that will tour festivals across the North of England, bringing fresh perspectives and new voices to audiences across the region. Commission includes: £8,000 artist bursary, production budget between £40-£70K, mentoring and support from the Light Up The North network, touring opportunities. Deadline: Friday 11 September.
Doc North - Northern Doc Fund
Northern Doc Fund round 4 is open for applications! We're looking to support 2 emerging working-class documentary makers in the North of England. Each filmmaker is invited to pitch a short 10-min documentary on the theme of 'Recovery.' Five filmmakers will be invited to pitch in front of industry judges at the BAFTA & BIFA qualifying Bolton Film Festival on 1st October this year! Two winning filmmakers will receive a full package of support including £3K, 6 months mentoring, post production support, therapeutic sessions, cinema screening, and Sheffield Doc Fest pass. Deadline: 17 August 2026
Film Hub North - Film Exhibition Fund: Pitch Pot Fund
Our Pitch Pot fund provides organisations with quick-fire micro-grants for one-off events and short screening programmes. The Film Exhibition Fund: Pitch Pot is a flexible fund offering support of up to £3,000 for activity taking place between April 2026 and March 2027. Suitable for organisations looking to start a local screening programme, put on a special event, or enhance their existing programme with extra audience development work. This is a rolling fund so proposals can be made at any time up until 12th February 2027.
