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Light Up The North - Illumine 2 - Open Call
A light art commissioning opportunity for UK Black and People of Colour (POC) artists. This open call is designed to address the underrepresentation of Black and POC artists at light festivals. We’re looking for an artist or collective to create a bold new light installation that will tour festivals across the North of England, bringing fresh perspectives and new voices to audiences across the region. Commission includes: £8,000 artist bursary, production budget between £40-£70K, mentoring and support from the Light Up The North network, touring opportunities. Deadline: Friday 11 September.
Doc North - Northern Doc Fund
Northern Doc Fund round 4 is open for applications! We're looking to support 2 emerging working-class documentary makers in the North of England. Each filmmaker is invited to pitch a short 10-min documentary on the theme of 'Recovery.' Five filmmakers will be invited to pitch in front of industry judges at the BAFTA & BIFA qualifying Bolton Film Festival on 1st October this year! Two winning filmmakers will receive a full package of support including £3K, 6 months mentoring, post production support, therapeutic sessions, cinema screening, and Sheffield Doc Fest pass. Deadline: 17 August 2026
Peter Reed - Apprentice Embroiderer
An exciting apprenticeship opportunity to join a dedicated team of highly skilled craftspeople and learn the full embroidery process from the ground up, working 4 days per week. Founded in 1861 in Pendle, Lancashire, Peter Reed is one of Britain’s most established luxury linen houses, renowned for its heritage craftsmanship and exceptional attention to detail. Today, that legacy continues through a commitment to specialist skills and the nurturing of the next generation of makers through its apprenticeship programme. You will learn new skills and gain understanding of every production stage.
Arts Council England - Creative Foundations Fund
Creative Foundations Fund (CFF): Applicant guidance is now available for Round 2 which opens in June and July 2026. With up to £76.8 million available from DCMS, the fund will support organisations to improve their buildings and equipment – helping them create great work, strengthen resilience, and serve audiences for years to come. The fund is split into two strands: Strand 1: Grants from £100,000 up to and including £1 million. Strand 2: Grants above £1 million up to and including £10 million. EOI deadlines: Strand 1: opens 13 July (closes 7 Aug); Strand 2: opens 22 June (closes 17 July).
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.
