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National Museums Liverpool - Lead Projects Coordinator (Estates)

We’re after a Lead Projects Coordinator (Estates) to help us keep a proper handle on a busy capital programme across some brilliant, complex, and very well-loved buildings. The role is working with the busy estates team to manage projects and look after our buildings, making sure the basics are done well so the visitor experience holds up. You’ll be working across sites, with different teams, juggling a few things at a fast pace. Fixed-term role (18 months), Liverpool-based with hybrid working. Deadline: 28 May 2026.

Contact MCR - Commercial Services Coordinator

We are looking for a driven, organised and resourceful coordinator to assist with event planning & delivery, business development, sales and administrative support so that we may continue to offer an exceptional range of commercial services at Contact. Temporary 3-month contract with possibility of extension. Apply on our website. Applications close Wednesday 13th May midnight.

The Dukes Playhouse Ltd - VISITOR EXPERIENCE ASSISTANT

Hours variable. £12.71 per hour (min wage) We are seeking some energetic, customer-focused and hardworking individuals to join our Front of House team at The Dukes! For more information, head to our website and download the job pack. Deadline to apply: 24th May 2026.

Bolton Council - Museums & Heritage Manager

Bolton Libraries, Museums and Culture are recruiting an experienced Museums and Heritage Manager to lead and manage a team delivering services across Bolton’s museums, archives, aquarium and heritage spaces. The role will oversee collections development and play a lead role in planning and delivering our extensive programme of exhibitions and events. Salary- £41,771 to £46,142, pay award pending. Deadline: 17 May 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.

Creative Blackpool - Artist Call Out: Community Commission

We are looking for a talented, ambitious creative/s who would like to use their creativity to make a difference to the residents of Claremont, Blackpool. Creative Blackpool are working with a collective of local charities (Magic Club, Claremont First Step, Claremont Park Community Centre) who want to explore and strengthen Claremont’s identity by working with residents to reflect on what they value and feel proud of in their community. Open to all UK-based creatives who meet eligibility requirements. Creatives need to be available to work in Blackpool May-July 2026. Deadline: 19 May 2026.

Jwllrs - night☾ school ≈ AS WE ARE

free three month postgraduate- equivalent artist support programme together, we pay attention to y/our own practices. as a collective enquiry into the work we make, and what this says about the worlds we are living in. Thursdays 19:00-22:00 in Morecambe: 21/05/26 04/06/26 18/06/26 02/07/26 16/07/26 30/07/26 apply online at jwllrs.net by 15/05/26

Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair - Artist Open Call: Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair

Applications are now open to apply to exhibit and sell at the new Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair inside Southport's historic Wayfarers Arcade, 16-18 July 2026, when the town is set to receive a quarter of a million international visitors for the Royal Birkdale Open Golf. We're seeking applications from artists, makers, artist collectives and galleries whose work demonstrates quality and originality, including fine arts, craft, design-led products, homeware, textiles, and thoughtfully produced food and drink. Apply through the website. Deadline: 1st June 2026.

Fluxus Arts - Call for Applications - International Arts Residencies

Now in their fifth year, the Magnetic residencies are organised on a tandem basis, pairing a French region with a UK nation. The call for applications is aimed at professional artists working in the field of visual arts who have already presented their work in several professional venues identified by contemporary art networks. Artists can only apply for the residency paired with their region or nation. Please consult the tandems list on the Fluxus site to find out which residency you are eligible for, and for information on how to apply. Submit applications by Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

Lancaster Arts - Curator

Lancaster Arts is looking for a curator to be at the centre of our artistic programme. The curator will be someone highly committed to developing collaborative practices and new partnerships that build on our working values and the support of new artistic practices. They will be responsible for the visual arts programme, in the Peter Scott Gallery, on campus, and in Lancaster and Morecambe, and also collaborate with regional, national, and international partners. Full time, 12 months Fixed Term. Deadline: Sunday 17 May 2026 (Interview: 4 June)

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.

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