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National Festival of Making - Open Call - Art in Manufacturing Artist Residencies
The National Festival of Making invites applications for two paid artist residencies with manufacturers in Lancashire as part of their Art in Manufacturing commissioning programme. The residencies offer the opportunity to develop new work through research & collaboration within a distinctive manufacturing setting. Residencies at Crown Paints & Fox Burton Companies run between January & June 2027, completed work presented at the National Festival of Making, Blackburn (25-27 June 2027), marking ten years since the festival’s founding. Commission budget: £8,000. Deadline: 23 November 2026
Jwllrs - night☾ school ≈ RETURN TO HEART
Morecambe’s heritage was built around performance and cinema. what became known as “time based media” has influenced almost all of contemporary life, with philosophical arguments questioning: is immediacy and distancelessness impacting what it means to be human in the digital age? This programme considers the histories/politics/practices/identities/poetics of experimental time based practitioners experiencing and responding to significant works through a series of weekly briefs free six week postgraduate-equivalent cohort 05/11/26 ≈ 12/11/26 ≈ 19/11/26 26/11/26 ≈ 03/12/26 ≈ 10/12/26
Building Bridges Burnley - Programme Manager
After a successful first year of our NLHF Roots & Horizons project our Programme Manager is moving into an organisational development role with us, leaving the role vacant. This is a significant lead role in the management & development of the programme which will run over the next two years and includes three key areas; saving heritage, community engagement and organisational development. The programme of work will explore, celebrate and sustain the heritage of Building Bridges in Burnley. Submit your CV and Cover letter to admin@buildingbridgesburnley.com. D/line: 12pm, 8 November.
Arts Council England - National Portfolio: Application Support Webinars
Are you considering applying to the National Portfolio Investment Programme 2028-33? Arts Council England are running a series of information webinars for different groups of prospective applicants covering important information you should know including sessions about key dates, how to prepare your application, how to apply, and the stages you will navigate through as part of the application process. They will also answer your questions in the sessions. Webinars run from 13 October to 10th November. Visit the website for more information and to book your place.
BFI & Film Hub North - Grant Funding: Early Development Fund
The BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund supports writers in the North of England developing their debut feature, from the initial stages of development for debut long-form projects to support with funding for writer & producer allowances. Apply for funding from £3,000 - £5,000. Applications re-open October 2026. Film Hub North are offering an online roundtable info session, and one of the 1-2-1 sessions about the Fund in October.
Liverpool Biennial - Assistant Curator (Registrar & Logistics)
The Assistant Curator (Registrar & Logistics) has particular responsibility for artwork logistics and care, including loans, condition checking, shipping, insurance and artwork records. They are a key staff member within the Programme Team, providing organisational and administrative support across the delivery of Liverpool Biennial 2027. Deadline to apply: 8 November 2026, 11.59pm
Lancashire County Council - Culture Hacks - Young volunteers in Lancashire Libraries and Archives
Aged 11-24 and looking for an inspiring volunteer opportunity? Culture Hacks are young volunteers in Lancashire’s libraries and Lancashire Archives. Help make fun and creative activities happen. • Lego, coding and science-based sessions • Displays and exhibitions • Children’s activities and reading programmes • Creative projects History and heritage projects • Develop new skills • Receive awards and certificates • Valuable experience to add to your CV • Meet new people • Create your own projects Find Culture Hack opportunities via the link
IN4 Group - Modern Leader Training: Workforce AI & Data Upskilling
Are you an employer looking to upskill your workforce to apply AI and Data technology across your business to improve productivity and profitability? IN4 Group’s workforce AI and Data technology training offer is a practical, business‑focused solution that enables employers to apply AI and Data technology across functions, build workforce capability, and deliver measurable gains in productivity, performance, and profitability at scale. The AI Practitioner and Modern Leader with AI apprenticeships have a roll on / roll off start date. Opportunities for levy gifting and fully funded programmes.
Culturapedia - Open Call - Artists & Makers in Blackpool & Darwen
We’re offering a FREE 4-week exhibition opportunity in Lancashire’s newest (and smallest!) art gallery, situated in the heart of Blackburn Market. It’s a fantastic way to get your work seen by thousands of people. We’re seeking all and any art forms that will fit our space: Paintings & Drawings, Photography, Textiles, Prints and more! Whether you create wall-mounted pieces or small 3D objects, we’d love to see your work. No application fee. Keep 100% of your sales (we take zero commission!). A high-visibility space in a busy market. Limited number of 4-week slots available through the year.
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.
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
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.
