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
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.
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.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and eager individual who works well as part of a team and wants to learn. Development, feedback and training opportunities are available to help you progress or step-up into this role. Some evidence of previous marketing experience is expected when applying. For more information, head to our website to download the job pack. 39 hours per week. £25,459 per annum Deadline: 4th May 2026
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
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.
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 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 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 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.