Happy Opportunity Tuesday!
...On Wednesday this week, sorry! 15 March 2023
I am having a CHAOS WEEK, so apologies that this is on Wednesday not Tuesday! Also just a short intro from me today, including 3 cheeky plugs (I hope you don’t mind):
Plug number one: my little arts and community organisation RivelinCo in Sheffield is currently recruiting. We’re looking for a Youth Engagement Coordinator to help us co-design and launch a new youth club for ages 12+. It should be a lot of fun! All details here, if you’re interested.
Plug number two: I also wanted to give a little shout out to another fab Sheffield company, who recently got NPO and are now recruiting some awesome roles including an Exec Producer, Exec Assistant, and a Marketing/Comms role. Check them out here if that’s your bag!
Plug number three: I’m doing a talk for Clore Leadership next Wednesday, as part of their new Tees Valley cultural leadership programme. If that’s where you’re based, join us! I’m going to be speaking very honestly and openly about my experiences of leadership, the challenges, the joys, the highs and lows…all of it.
Now here are your artist opps for this week! x
Happy Opportunity Tuesday!
(…On Wednesday this week, sorry!)
Every Tuesday I share 10 #artsopps, commissions, residencies, open calls and applications closing soon.
Always PAID (or free/cheap for training) and for a range of artists: emerging to mid-career, from 16 to 80+.
Here are this week’s…
For writers, or artists working with audio or film:
The Evening Standard are searching for fresh new voices in their free-to-enter Stories competition, encouraging anyone with a story to share their piece in written word, audio or film. Win mentorship, access to workshops and events, and the chance to be published across ES platforms.
DEADLINE: 12 APR
For aspiring and early career directors:
Exciting opportunity to join the Royal Court Theatre as Trainee Director! Support and assist throughout rehearsals and productions, working closely with the artistic team to support writers, develop plays and deliver projects. Paid £24,856pa.
DEADLINE: 3 APR
For artists of migrant heritage:
Create a workshop, performance or installation for £500 as part of Mafwa Theatre’s Flourish 2023 in East Leeds!
DEADLINE: 29 MAR
For artists, collectives and curators:
The Swiss Church in London's Covent Garden is seeking an Artist-in-Residence for 2023, paid £1500. There is no expectation to produce a final piece of work, but if you like you can put on an exhibition from in September.
DEADLINE: 25 APR
For female artists of all disciplines:
Sick! Festival are looking for artists to deliver creative workshops and/or facilitated conversations to participants referred to them through mental health services. Paid £200 per event/workshop.
DEADLINE: 11 APR
For early career producers:
Stage One’s Bridge The Gap is a year-long development programme that supports 10 producers each year. Get monthly bespoke workshops, a mentor, personal coaching sessions, networking opportunities, access to the BTG Kick Start Grant (up to £5k), tickets to shows and more!
DEADLINE: 11 APR
For dance artists and choreographers:
KIN Collective are looking for a guest contemporary dance choreographer to collaborate on new work with. Paid £30 per hour.
DEADLINE: 29 MAR
For neurodiverse artists:
Pier Projects Art Agency are looking to commission an artist to work as an ‘Artist-in Residence’ - to challenge what they do, who it is for and how they do it. Paid £2500 (approx £250 per day).
DEADLINE: 14 APR
For performers and companies who want to test new work:
Applications for Rural Arts’ scratch night are now open! Four 20-minute performance slots are available for theatre, comedy, music, dance and spoken word. The night takes place on Friday 23rd June at Rural Arts' base, The Courthouse, and those selected will receive a fee of £100 plus free rehearsal spaceand feedback from a live audience.
DEADLINE: 26 MAR
For artists and companies with a Liverpool postcode:
Apply for Unity Theatre’s open call to get up to £1500 to support your work: a new show, work-in-progress, exhibition, community project, audio performance or digital production!
DEADLINE: 13 APR
That’s it for this week!
Really hope it’s useful. It’s a tough time for artists (and, well, everyone) at the mo so please look after each other out there. Let me know if you’re successful with your applications - I love hearing from you! And as always if you enjoy Opportunity Tuesday please share to help us reach the folks who need it most. I started it to try to level the playing field a bit, and every little helps.
Opportunity Tuesday will always be free to access, but if you can afford to chip in a little something to support me to keep it going, that would be hugely appreciated - just click the button below to support with £1 per week. (I’m freelance too!)
Thank you for your support, and I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Good luck!
P.S. The part you’ve all been waiting for - Mabel says hi
Please note: Inclusion in #OpportunityTuesday is not endorsement. I look far and wide for the most interesting and exciting paid opportunities I can find, and though I do my best to make sure they’re legit, I don’t always know the organisations well. If you have an issue with something on the list, please get in touch with the relevant organisation. You are very welcome to send me opportunities to include, but please note I will not be able to respond to every request, and I do not guarantee inclusion in the list - each week is curated to be varied and relevant. I don’t normally share ‘traditional’ salaried roles such as marketing, development, finance etc as they are often not relevant for artists. Thanks!