Hi pals!
Some really exciting ones on the list this week - I hope there’s something here for you! Sorry for the short intros lately, still going through quite an intense time in life and work, but I’m sure I’ll be back to the usual rants and celebrations in a few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy the opps!
Big love x
Happy Opportunity Tuesday!
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 artists interested in making outdoor work:
Without Walls are inviting artists to submit ideas for ambitious and exciting new outdoor arts projects to tour to festivals. Proposals for work should be adaptable in scale, suitable for daytime and or evening presentation, and may also include promenade or processional based elements. You can apply for up to £60,000 to cover creation and development costs for the work.
DEADLINE: 18 JUL
For actors who want to work with communities:
20 Stories High are looking for 4 artists aged 18+ to join their Actors Lab programme! You’ll get free access to weekly training sessions from September – December, and then a paid rehearsal period and tour, Jan to March, of new show Wobble-Bass Frequencies written by Keith Saha.
DEADLINE: 1 JUL
For female BIPOC playwrights:
Hepburn Hooks Theatre Company are looking for stories from Black and Brown women. Your play may be set in any era, and may tackle whatever subject you desire. One play will be presented with the Public's Award and receive a stipend, and runners up will be offered a free year-long subscription to Play Submissions Helper.
DEADLINE: 24 SEP
For artists, creatives & musicians:
Ferens Art Gallery in Hull is looking for an artist or collective to respond to the themes in an upcoming exhibition - Sirens: Women and the Sea. Create a contemporary 'siren call' in response to Herbert James Draper's painting. £10,000 available to cover fees, transport, materials and equipment.
DEADLINE: 3 JUL
For Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent artists, and disabled-led arts organisations:
Apply to be part of the 10th annual I Am Festival with A New Direction! Work with a school to deliver an activity or engagement piece, curated through planning sessions with teachers and in-school workshops with students. Up to £5,300 available including fees, material costs and other expenses.
DEADLINE: 21 JUN
For Black artists based in Yorkshire:
Barnsley Libraries are commissioning an artist to creatively respond to the theme of this year's Black History Month 'Reclaiming Narratives'. You could host an exhibition, an open mic night, creative workshops or another creative idea. £2,000 fee.
EVENT: 8 JUL
For audio artists:
ARCADE are looking for an audio artist or collective who is experienced in podcasting with young people, to inspire and work with their Young Producers at The Barn Tadcaster. Paid £90 per session, plus planning/editing fee and travel.
DEADLINE: 9 JUL
For physical performers:
The Paper Birds, a social & political theatre company, are looking for 3 performer/facilitators to reprise roles in Feel Me and join their pool of freelancers to lead participation workshops across the country. Paid £150 per day or £573 per week.
DEADLINE: 28 JUN
For artists interested in climate change and health:
The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum are commissioning an artwork responding to health and the climate emergency, which will form part of a public exhibition and event series opening in November 2024. Paid £2,000 plus up to £500 for materials.
DEADLINE: 9 JUL
For musical directors:
London Video Game Orchestra are looking for a new Musical Director for their 2024/25 season! Paid £100 per rehearsal and £220 per performance.
DEADLINE: 8 JUL
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 it 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!