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Lancaster University Library - Library Open Call Exhibition
We're excited to announce our very first Library Open Call Exhibition! Whether you are a professional artist, amateur or a complete beginner we want to see your work! The exhibition is open to submissions from North West based artists of any age to help us celebrate Lancaster University Library’s 60th Anniversary. Artists are invited to respond to the theme ‘How does the library inspire you?’ Entry is FREE and we have a fantastic selection of prizes available! To find out more please visit our website or contact apply@libraryopencall.co.uk
Tracks4Crafts - Videos4Crafts Contest
A video contest to showcase the remarkable excellence within the handicrafts sector with a €500 Euro prize. Do you have a passion for textiles? Do you appreciate the artistry, innovation, and cultural significance of craftsmanship in the textiles sector? Showcase your creativity and storytelling: submit your video! This year's theme is: Celebrate Craftsmanship's Innovation or Cultural Significance in the Textiles Sector. The contest is open to anyone who is interested in the handicrafts world and wants to give a contribution to this theme and sector. Submission deadline: 30th August 2024
QEST - Emerging Maker Grants
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000 for the training and education of talented craftspeople at an early stage in their career. The Emerging Maker Grant is a new funding opportunity for talented early-career craftspeople. The grant provides funding of up to £10,000 to committed makers who have been practising professionally for four years or less and who have a strong connection to materials, technical skills and processes. Deadline to apply: Monday 12th August 2024.
Heritage Crafts - Training Bursaries
Heritage Crafts in partnership with several sponsors are offering training bursaries for those experiencing financial hardship. Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills. You could be just starting out on your journey in craft or at the point where you want to turn a hobby into a career, or you could already be an early-career maker who is looking to further develop your heritage craft skills. The bursary cannot be used for general living expenses, trainee salary, research, promotional activities, etc. Deadline: 5pm Friday 2nd August 2024
QEST - Apprenticeships
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers apprenticeship funding of up to £12,000 over three years (up to a maximum of £6000 per year) for the training and education of aspiring craftspeople. We provide these opportunities to maintain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and advance the quality of craftsmanship in the United Kingdom. Apprenticeship funding of up to £12,000 over two to three years, up to a maximum of £6000 per year. Applications are now open for our Autumn funding round, closing on Monday August 12 at 5pm.
QEST - Scholarships
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Scholarships of up to £18,000 for the training and education of talented craftspeople. We want to sustain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and contribute to excellence in the British craft industry. This programme supports the advanced skill development of craft professionals through the funding of craft training. The training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one training with a master craftspApplications are now open for our Autumn funding round, closing on Monday August 12 at 5pm.
Film Hub North - Creative Producer Lab
Creative Producer Lab is back for 2024 for its 6th year, to help develop a new wave of emerging producers in the North and Midlands. Running from mid-September through October, culminating at Aesthetica in November, the Lab takes 8 early-career filmmakers from the North and 8 from the Midlands through a 6-week online training programme. The ideal Creative Producer Lab candidate will have good communication skills, a commitment to storytelling and the ability to work collaboratively. Applications close Friday 16th August 2024.
Achates - Community Bursary Programme
Achates Community is a leadership and personal development programme for cultural sector professionals responsible for income generation. Designed for fundraisers, income innovation professionals, producers, artists, Executive Directors, and CEOs, Achates Community offers a holistic, purpose-led and audience-informed approach to all of the elements needed to support successful income generation - from audience consultation to programme design and evaluation, working with Boards, best practice approaches to all of the areas of contributed income as well as new income sources.. Deadline 31 July.
Manchester Jazz Festival - Open Call - Jazz Artist Submissions
Artists’ Submissions for mjf2025 are now open! Apply today and you could be part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for Manchester’s longest-running music festival. Please fill in the form below to apply. Whilst we cannot provide individual feedback on your music and its suitability for the festival programme, should you require any further assistance with your application, please email festival@manchesterjazz.com and a member of the team will be in touch. Applications close 10am, Friday 20th September 2024.
Light Up The North - ILLUMINE 2024 - Open Call Commission for Black & POC Artists
Light Up The North (LUTN) is excited to launch ILLUMINE, an ambitious light art commissioning opportunity for Black and POC artists. This is a positive action that recognises and responds to the lack of artist diversity at festivals of light art. The opportunity is to create a new, striking light art installation that will tour to multiple light art festivals in the north of England, be seen by more than 1 million people and capture the hearts and minds of audiences. Deadline: 5pm, Friday 6th September 2024
The Dukes Playhouse Ltd - Marketing and Communications Officer
We are seeking a passionate, motivated and eager individual to work well as part of our Marketing and Communications 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. Deadline 31st July 2024
PRCA - Small Business Coaching Programme
The Public Relations & Communications Association are launching a bespoke coaching programme to connect small business owners with experienced PR practitioners within the PRCA network. We will be offering surgery style sessions with small business owners to offer free guidance and help educate them about effective PR and communications. The programme starts in April 2021 and runs until October 2021.
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