We're looking to commission an artist to produce a run of artworks for our 10 year anniversary to celebrate the communities and artists we have worked with over the last ten years and reference the landscape and heritage of this 20 mile stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool canal from Blackburn to Pendle. To be produced in multiples of up to 250 within the production budget. The overall budget for development of the work is £1,000. Budget for production is £1,000. Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 13th December
Rossend delighted to share two exciting commission opportunities for artists across all mediums to create public art pieces in Waterfoot: 1) Microgrant Scheme – Offering up to £5,000 for multiple small-scale projects. and 2) Signage and Wayfinding Scheme Commission – Providing up to £24,999 for one larger-scale signage project. Both commissions require artists to collaborate with local residents throughout the design process, ensuring the final pieces reflect the character and spirit of Waterfoot. The deadline for applications is Friday 13th December 2024.
DanceSyndrome has an exciting and unique maternity cover opportunity for a Dance Team Director to join our team in Lancashire. We are looking for an accomplished and exemplary Dance Team Director to join DanceSyndrome in 2025 to cover a maternity leave for our existing Artistic Director (who’s current remit is much broader than a typical Artistic Director within an Arts organisation). You will be an ambitious, inspirational, and visionary individual who is an artistic and people leader with substantial dance and programme management experience. Apply by Thursday 19th December 2024.
Showtown is looking for a Video Content Creator to create digital content for a Laughter App. This commission requires a creative individual or company to plan, record and edit 10 two-minute films for our Laughter App that will explore Blackpool’s entertainment and comedic history and link to Blackpool’s famous Comedy Carpet. The content will showcase different comedians and their connection to Blackpool. Contract dates: December 2024 - March 2025. Apply by Monday 9 December 2024.
For Female Founders with early-stage Screen Businesses. This transformative initiative is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs leading screen-based businesses. Through expert-led workshops, personalized mentoring, and a strong peer network, the programme equips participants with the confidence, skills, and tools needed to scale their businesses and achieve their ambitions. Apply by 5pm on 13 January 2025.
Tailored for very early-stage screen businesses, this intensive programme provides a mix of hands-on workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and actionable insights to help emerging entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for sustainable growth. Creative Enterprise Foundations is a dynamic and immersive business development programme tailored specifically for very early-stage screen businesses across film and TV, games, animation, immersive media, and createch. Apply by 5pm, 13 January 2025.
The University of Central Lancashire seeks to work with a number of agencies across an array of creative service requirements as outlined in Lots 1 – 5 from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027 (with an option to extend for 24 months). Appointed agencies would be expected to work collaboratively with each other and with our existing contracted suppliers for media planning and buying, as well as working closely with our in-house design and video teams. The requirement is divided into lots covering Creative / Concept Design, Photography, Videography, Copywritting, and Design. Apply by: 17 January 2025
Vacancy – Freelance Distribution Support. Lancaster Arts is looking for a confident and creative freelancer with a love of the arts to become an advocate for their work across Lancaster, Morecambe and beyond, through conversations with the public and the distribution of print marketing materials. This is a freelance position for 5 days work over six months beginning in January 2025. Please look at the Lancaster Arts website to learn about our programme, who we are and what we do and read through the Job Description & Person Specification on our Jobs & Opportunities page. Apply by 8th December.
The Dukes is seeking to recruit some enthusiastic, committed and passionate individuals to join their Board of Trustees. Our trustees are non- executive volunteers who meet regularly to set the organisation’s vision; make decisions about our plans, budgets and policies; and evaluate how the Dukes is meeting its objectives. If this interests you, we'd love to hear from you. Please head to our website for the full recruitment pack and details of our open day on 3rd December. Deadline to apply: noon, 20th January 2025
We are are seeking a colleague with volunteer management experience to support The Whitaker on its next stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enabling The Whitaker to deliver its ambitions, by: Leading on recruitment, training and management of the volunteer team; Actively engage with our communities to increase volunteer numbers; Ensure the volunteer team is diverse and reflective of our communities and that they are supported to carry out their roles in a safe and supported way and provide excellent customer service. Closing date: 1pm, 6 December 2024
A 10 week fully-funded programme designed in consultation with the cultural sector, including Arts Lancashire. Cohort 2 starts 9th January-15th March 2025 (Thursdays 8.30-10.am) at University Centre Campus in Blackpool The course is fully funded for talented individuals, volunteers and the self-employed creatives who span our great county, and all welcome to join! Places are limited, please contact Philip Lawrinson-Chettoe, OFS Cultural Skills Bootcamp Programme, E: pch@blackpool.ac.uk, M: 07368217442 asap.
Hyndburn Council has successfully received initial support for Market Chambers through a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. There are invitations to tender for various opportunities on the project, including: Business Plan and Governance Consultant, Evaluation Consultant, Interpretation Plan tender, Exhibition design specialist, Architect-led Design Team, and QS Cost Consultant. Closing dates for applications vary from early December 2024 to January 2025. Find out more and download the information packs for each tender on their Accrington Town Square website.