Happy Opportunity Tuesday!

...on Wednesday this week, sorry!

Hi team!

I got back from London late last night after some training, so sorry this is a day late! I’d recommend scrolling all the way down to the photo this week…it’s glorious.

Enjoy! x

Happy Opportunity Tuesday!

Every Tuesday (well, almost) 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 LGBTQ+ creatives:

Bold Mellon Collective are commissioning 4 artists to share multidisciplinary performance work at Rich Mix - you’ll get a paid performance slot, dramaturgy and producing mentorship, and photography/film of your performance.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 17 FEB

For theatre artists and companies:

Nonsuch Studios in Nottingham are commissioning a new piece of work, suitable for schools touring, which responds to themes local young people said they’d love to see on stage. Get up to £5,000 commission fee, plus performance and workshop fees of up to £1,000 per day, technical support, co-creation support and more.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 25 FEB

For digital and sound/film artists:

Creative People and Places Hounslow are looking for a facilitator for a new weekly or bi-weekly group focused on video making and podcast skills. Paid £50 per hour plus planning time.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 28 FEB

For writers:

Submit your stage play, radio play, screenplay or novel to the Oxford/42 New Writing Prize to win £1,500 plus professional representation by 42, in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 30 APR

For solo performers:

Volcano are commissioning five performers to make individual short performances at their Swansea High Street venue, in a set made of walls and windows which can be adapted to fit your idea. £1,500 fee, plus travel, accommodation and/or access budget as required.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 8 MAR

For socially engaged artists:

LeftCoast is looking for an artist in residence to explore the concept of abundance within two Blackpool neighbourhoods. They are particularly interested in artists with land based skills, exploring a making cycle that directly links to what might be free and abundant in the area. £12,000 fee (inclusive of travel and materials)

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 24 FEB

For poets:

Take up residence in the grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum for up to two years, exploring the surroundings, landscape and memorials through poetry, and create a selection of original poems which reflect the change in seasons, mood and ambience. Paid £300 per day, for a minimum of 36 days.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 5 MAR

For dancers:

Ballet Cymru in Wales are looking for dancers with classical ballet and/or contemporary and creative skills. Full time and freelance contracts available.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 15 FEB

For theatre-makers:

The University of Bristol Theatre Collection is welcoming applications for the inaugural Forkbeard Fantasy Award of £15,000, intended to support collaborations between two or more artists/performers to work towards the creation of a new work.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 16 MAR

For directors:

Gala Durham are looking for a director for family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, written by Gary Kitching. They particularly want to hear from people who have experience of directing work for young people, and/or are based in the North East. Paid ITC/Equity rates.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 20 FEB

P.S. I’m going to include this opportunity as a bonus every week until 3rd March because it’s for my org! And I’m mega excited about it :)

Apply to be a RivelinCo Neighbourhood Artist! We’re looking for 6 artists, or groups of artists, to co-design and deliver exciting creative community projects in 6 North Sheffield neighbourhoods, in collaboration with community partners. Get up to £5,000 commission fee, plus up to £750 materials budget, access budget, and a huge package of support including a Lead Producer, professional photos, marketing, tech support and more. There’s a Q&A on Wednesday 19th too, if you like.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 3 MAR

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 - Solo 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!