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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.
Enjoy the Show - Call Out - #EdFringe & WIP Previews
We are looking for theatre, stand-up, spoken word, comedy and contemporary performance shows. Shows can be WIPs or complete performances. We’ve spent a decade pushing marketing and promotion to make Preston a successful destination for performers. If you’re going to this summer’s Edinburgh Fringe and are looking for warm-up gigs – come to Preston, Lancashire. You get to perform your show to an enthusiastic audience. All gigs are expected to be programmed in May, June and July, 2026. Complete the Google Form on the Enjoy the Show website to apply by end of April.
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)
HOME MCR - Artist Development Programme Manager
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.
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
Film Hub North - Bursary Fund
Our Bursary Fund helps film exhibitors access training opportunities, improve their skills, and boost confidence. If your organisation has training needs or specific development ambitions, our Bursary Fund could help you realise them. Once you find an event or training scheme that works for you, apply for support from us to cover your travel, ticket, and accommodation expenses. Up to £500 per organisation, per annum. Support for in-person and online opportunities. Rolling fund, apply at any time. Submit requests 2 weeks in advance.
