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General / Other

Manchester Art Gallery: Visitor Engagement Team Co-ordinator

Manchester
For 18+
Deadline 25 Jun 2026
We’re looking for someone with strong people skills, experience in visitor‑facing roles, and confidence supporting or leading teams. An interest in arts and culture, along with the ability to communicate warmly and handle challenges professionally, will help you thrive in this role.
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Art & Design

Tour de France: DESIGN THE OFFICIAL GRAND DÉPART POSTERS!

Merseyside
For 16+
Deadline 26 Jun 2026
Launched as part of the Grand Départ GB’s JOY social impact programme, students enrolled on art, design, graphics, creative and photography courses at further and higher education institutions across the local authority areas hosting each of the six British stages of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 can enter a competition that will ultimately select the official poster for next year's edition of each race.
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General / Other

Stockroom: Front of House Officer

Manchester
For 16+
Deadline 29 Jun 2026
We are looking for warm, open-hearted, open-minded individual to join our team. You will have a relentlessly optimistic outlook, a fearless attitude to trying new things and a kind approach to people and the planet. Stockroom is an exciting cultural and creative space with a year-round events and exhibition programme. It is home to a town centre library, a dedicated kids’ library, Stockport’s heritage archive, a café and flexible studio space.
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Museum & Galleries

NGO DEI: WWW Project: UK–Netherlands Art Exchange on War & Displacement

National
For 18+
Deadline 29 Jun 2026
NGO DEI invites you to join “WWW” (What Why War ), project exploring how young artists use art to de-escalate political issues in times of war and self-censorship. Apply to our open call (until 29 June) for a UK–Netherlands exchange and exhibition in The Hague this August, with travel and production support. A hybrid workshop on 20 June in Bristol, with invited speakers from the NL and the UK, also open to all
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Film / TV / Games

ITV: ITV Crew Call - Deaf, Disabled and Neurodiverse Crew

National
For 18+
Deadline 30 Jun 2026
We're back again looking for crew on Code of Silence series 2 across all departments including trainee positions. We welcome applications from all crew especially those who consider themselves D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse. Please send your CV to applications.cos@mslfreelance.co.uk with the role and department you are applying for in the subject of the email.
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Art & Design

Cox Workshops Ltd: Craft Apprenticeship Programme

London
For 18+
Deadline 30 Jun 2026
Cox London is offering a three-year Craft Apprenticeship programme where you can earn while you learn. Gain hands-on experience across departments, develop traditional craft skills, and achieve a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma. Specialise in Fabrication, Foundry, Patination or Wiring while learning from skilled artisans in a creative and supportive environment. Apply now to start your craft career.
Salary: £26,265 gross per annum
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Writing & Books

Ankara Press: Ankara Press - Call For Submissions

National
For 16+
Deadline 30 Jun 2026
Ankara Press is looking for full-length commercial fiction and nonfiction by Black writers from across the globe. We want joyful, strange, tender, sexy, hilarious, haunting, hopeful books that reflect the complexity of Black life and keep readers glued to the page. If your story makes people laugh out loud, cry in public, or text their group chat right after reading, we want to hear from you. (Rolling Deadline)
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Lowry x National Theatre: Assemble skills programme

North West
For 18+
Deadline 30 Jun 2026
Lowry have teamed up with National Youth Theatre to deliver Assemble, a programme focused on boosting confidence and employability skills for young people aged between 18 - 25 who are neurodivergent, disabled, d/Deaf, or learning-disabled and have an interest in creative careers. They have a taster event on Thursday 25 June at Eccles Library, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
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Museum & Galleries

Science and Industry Museum: Heritage Machinery Conservation Internship

North West
For 16+
Deadline 01 Jul 2026
This internship is designed for someone early in their career journey. You may be studying, recently graduated, changing career direction, or simply looking for an opportunity to build experience in the heritage sector. This is a unique opportunity to begin a career in heritage conservation by working with the Science and Industry Museum’s collection of historic textile looms. This internship will help preserve and restore machines that tell the story of Manchester’s industrial past, whilst developing valuable technical and conservation skills for your future career.
Salary: £24,479 a year - Full-time
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Film / TV / Games

BFI Doc Society Fund: Made of Truth: supporting non-fiction live action or animation short films.

National
For 18+
Deadline 01 Jul 2026
The Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund invites emerging storytellers from across all parts of the UK to share original and bold non-fiction stories that respond to the changing world around us. The Made of Truth fund can support up to 13 individual short documentaries between 5 - 40 minutes in length each year with grants of up to £25,000 per project.
Salary: Up to £25,000 of funding available
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General / Other

Factory International: Factory International Fellowship

Manchester
For 18+
Deadline 02 Jul 2026
The Factory International Fellowship returns for 2026/27, offering five artists based in the North of England a rare opportunity to develop their producing skills and artistic practice. Over 12 months, you’ll be embedded within Factory International, gaining direct access to commissions, creative teams and the decision-making processes that shape large-scale, ambitious work.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Big Team: Big Team - Marketing Assistant

Other
For 18+
Deadline 03 Jul 2026
Big Team are offering an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Assistant to develop their skills in social media management and content creation, on an brand new regional artist development programme. We are looking for someone who has experience in social media and content creation.
Salary: £16.25 per hour, offered on freelance basis
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Big Team: Big Team - Project Assistant

Other
For 18+
Deadline 03 Jul 2026
Big Team is offering an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering a brand new regional artist programme, in collaboration with community partners. This is an assistant level role that requires someone who has relevant experience in the events industry or has relevant transferable skills. The successful candidate will gain skills in event coordination, administration and network engagement.
Salary: £16.26 per hour, offered on freelance basis
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Museum & Galleries

Art Explora: Mobile Museum Programme Assistant

London
For 18+
Deadline 05 Jul 2026
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated early career arts professional who wants to build their skills and experience in the field of cultural programme administration in a small, dynamic arts non-profit. You will play a key role in the growth and development of Art Explora UK Mobile Museum tours – a national programme starting in Spring 2027.
Salary: £27000 per annum
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Big Team: Project Coordinator - Open Mic Sessions

Other
For 18+
Deadline 06 Jul 2026
Big Team have an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering a new regional artist programme, in collaboration with community partners. The role is for someone with 3+ years of experience in the events industry and feels confident to manage a project independently from start to finish. The role offers the opportunity to build skills across event production, administration, artist development, and network engagement.
Salary: £170 per day, offered on freelance basis
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Writing & Books

The Roundhouse: Poetry Writing Drop In

London
For 16+
Deadline 06 Jul 2026
Looking for a regular creative spark without the long-term commitment? Join us for our monthly poetry workshops – a dedicated space for writers to develop their craft, experiment with new styles, and connect with a creative community.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Free Summer Writing Programme for Ages 13–16

London
For 16+
Deadline 09 Jul 2026
Applications are now open for Fresh Ink: Young Writers Lab, a free programme from SCRUM Theatre for young people aged 13–16 across Hammersmith & Fulham. Taking place at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith this summer, the programme will bring together 20 young writers for an intensive creative experience led by professional playwrights and screenwriters.
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Writing & Books

Scrum Theatre: Fresh Ink: A Free Summer Writing Programme for Ages 13–16

London
For 16+
Deadline 09 Jul 2026
Applications are now open for Fresh Ink: Young Writers Lab, a free programme from SCRUM Theatre for young people aged 13–16 across Hammersmith & Fulham. Taking place at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith this summer, the programme will bring together 20 young writers for intensive creative experience led by professional playwrights and screenwriters.
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Museum & Galleries

Victoria & Albert Museum: V&A Photography Course - A Moment in Time

London
For 18+
Deadline 10 Jul 2026
The V&A is looking for 12 people aged between 18-26 who are interested in developing their creative practice in photography. A Moment in Time is a free five-day course exploring photography with creatives Michael Akuagwu and Jude Amponsah. Using work on display in the V&A as inspiration, you will create your own photographic artwork to be showcased in a pop-up display on 25 September 2026.
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General / Other

Historic England: History in the Making - Grant

National
For 16+
Deadline 15 Jul 2026
History in the Making is a grant that enables underrepresented young people (aged 13-25) to discover, engage, and connect with their local stories and ensure the history that matters to them is not forgotten. Using different art forms, from artworks and murals to immersive walking trails and theatre productions, young people decide who and what to celebrate and how best to do it.
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General / Other

V&A and Adobe: Architecture, Sculpture and Dance Residencies

London
For 18+
Deadline 17 Jul 2026
V&A South Kensington has three dedicated on-site studios for residents. Architecture Residency, Sculpture Residency and Dance Residency. Each year, three creatives work for 12 months, full-time, based in a studio space at the V&A South Kensington. Each Adobe Creative Resident is paired with a curatorial mentor who acts as a guide to the collection throughout their time.
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General / Other

Out Savvy: Feminist Lecture Program

Online
For 16+
Deadline 27 Jul 2026
The Feminist Lecture Program is an open source, university level Gender Studies program that students can donate as little as £1 to attend, and can be accessed anywhere in the world. Since its inception in 2018, the program has evolved to become a fully fledged weekly online program, inviting incredible lecturers from all over the world to take the stage each Monday evening, exploring topics from Witchcraft, Ecofeminism, Feminist Art History, Women in STEM, Female Neurodiversity and many many more.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Kinetika Bloco: Senior Summer School

London
For 16+
Deadline 27 Jul 2026
Kinetika Bloco is a youth music charity with an exuberant mix of young brass and woodwind players, drummers, steel pan and dancers all in costume creating a “unique new British Carnival sound with a decidedly London edge” (BBC Radio 2). Senior Summer School is our HUGE summer workshop where you can learn drumming, steel pans, brass/woodwind or dance. join us for 2 weeks of creative learning, making friends, and joy! Everything builds to a show on the final night for friends and family and you can join us to perform through the rest of the year.
Salary: £40 bursaries available on request
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General / Other

Z Arts: Visitor Experience Assistants

Manchester
For 16+
Deadline 31 Jul 2026
We’re on the lookout for people to join our Visitor Experience Team who will be responsible for being the first point of contact to visitors at Z-arts, providing a friendly welcome, working in our café, giving general information and assisting with any queries.
Salary: £13.45/hr | Zero-hours | Start ASAP
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Film / TV / Games

Manchester Animation Festival: Manchester Animation Festival Open Call

North West
For 16+
Deadline 31 Jul 2026
Toasting all walks of filmmaking talent, from scriptwriting to character design, Manchester Animation Festival is world renowned. Despite its awards qualifying for both Academy Award and BAFTA status, submissions remain open to student and professional applicants alike. Deadline 31st July.
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Art & Design

TED & POSCA: Global Artist Search

National
For 18+
Deadline 31 Jul 2026
TED, the global platform for ideas and storytelling, and POSCA, a creative brand by uni Brands Corporation, are launching a new kind of artist residency: a globally distributed cohort of artists working across different geographies, cultures, and communities, united by a shared drive to shape public life through art. Selected artists receive honorarium from POSCA, including a production budget and tools; creative direction & storytelling support; and TED and Fine Acts’ global platforms for visibility.
Salary: $15,000 to cover artist fees, production costs/community activation, and documentation of the work.
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Writing & Books

Journo Resources: CV Review for Journalists

National
For 18+
Deadline 31 Aug 2026
Free, confidential CV review and 1:1 discussion from senior industry experts for UK journalists and those with journalism-adjacent experience. For this scheme, we are currently accepting applications from working journalists based in the UK. To book a place, you must be: Currently living in the United Kingdom, working primarily as a journalist for at least 12 months, You have not undertaken a mentoring session on this scheme within the last six months, or are currently involved in another mentoring scheme, either now or within the past six months.
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Writing & Books

QueerAF: Pitch News Stories

National
For 18+
Deadline 31 Aug 2026
This scheme is an opportunity for emerging, student and underrepresented queer journalists to get published, receive mentorship, grow their craft and gain renown as a media professional who delivers critical, exclusive journalism.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Music Relief Foundation: Freelance Music Facilitators/Instructors

London
For 18+
Deadline 24 Sept 2026
Music Relief Foundation is a small but vibrant charity committed to empowering young people and the local community through music. We are currently seeking passionate, reliable and professional music instructors to teach instruments such as drum, keyboard or guitar to our team on a freelance basis.
Salary: Pay: £37 per hour
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Art & Design

1838 Collective: 1838 Art Spotlight

Manchester
For 18+
Deadline 30 Sept 2026
Every month, we will post an artwork by a Greater Manchester artist that we really like. If you would like your work to be featured, please submit up to three works sent as jpegs to our email.
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Film / TV / Games

HOME: Filmed Up Open Call.

North West
For 16+
Deadline 31 Oct 2026
If you’re an aspiring film writer, videographer, director, or animator in the North West, HOME Cinema is looking for audio-visuals to showcase on its screens. Accepting short-films for its quarterly film viewing, the series invites filmmakers to show their work to a live audience, before allocating awards and offering friendly feedback.
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Writing & Books

The Mill: Manchester Mill Pitch Call

Manchester
For 16+
Deadline 31 Oct 2026
Manchester’s go-to independent media outlet, run by the people of the city. Editor Joshi Herrmann is always open to new pitches, commissioning features from many subject areas, on everything from corporation exposés to interviewing neighbourhood heroes.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Liverpool’s Royal Court: Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Theatre

Merseyside
For 16+
Deadline 31 Oct 2026
A fresh, new, innovative and relevant youth theatre company based at the iconic Royal Court Theatre designed by young people for young people. NO FEE, NO AUDITION, NO WAITING LIST! The Royal Court Youth Theatre delivers a range of opportunities free of charge for young people aged 11 – 17 from every part of the City. If you are interested in a career in the arts or just looking for something to do, come along to one of our sessions or workshops. You will learn about everything from acting to stage management; fundraising to writing scripts.
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General / Other

Stockrm: Youth Night

Manchester
For 16+
Deadline 31 Dec 2026
Throughout the year, join us on Thursday evenings to meet new people, learn new skills, try new things & make your mark on Stockroom. As part of our youth offering we have an extra special long-term project coming soon here at Stockroom. We will be building and developing a soundsystem from scratch, with a host of skill learning along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for more information soon! Join us every other week for relaxed boardgames and casual crafts (choose from our library of boardgames including: Catan, Hues & Cues, Jenga, Chess & Azul), and get involved with our bigger projects by joining our themed sessions on the alternating weeks.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Help Musicians: Business Skills for Musicians Online Sessions

Online
For 16+
Deadline 31 Dec 2026
These online sessions offer advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to help you manage the many different parts of being a musician with confidence. They are free to join, and led by experts who can give you the tools you need to build a sustainable career in music. Running till December.
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General / Other

Arts Admin: Free Online Creative Support Sessions

Online
For 16+
Deadline 31 May 2027
Artsadmin offers a unique and free one-to-one micro-mentoring service to UK-based artists working in contemporary performance, at any stage of their career. Whether you’re developing a new artistic idea, navigating a funding application, or figuring out the next steps for a project, our producers are here to listen, offer insight, and provide constructive feedback to help move your practice forward. We offer one session, per artist, per year and each session lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.
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Art & Design

Islington Mill: Islington Mill Art Academy

Manchester
For 18+
Deadline 31 Aug 2027
Islington Mill Art Academy (IMAA) is our free peer-led art school. It is open to anyone who wants to be an artist. Learning activity (workshops, crits, coaching, group residencies and projects) is shared and led by the energy and ideas of the current student-members. The Academy is not formally accredited; students choose to graduate when they feel ready to work more independently as artists.
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Writing & Books

The Letters Page: Writing Submission Callout

National
For 18+
Rolling deadline
The Letters Page publish stories, essays, poems, memoir, reportage, criticism, recipes, travelogue, and any hybrid forms. It is looking for writers of all nationalities and ages, both established and emerging. They only ask that your submission come in the form of a letter. Published contributors will receive a gift subscription to one of their favourite small presses/literary journals and a lifetime subscription to their Aerogramme letters.
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Theatre / Music / Performance

Future Yard: Neighbourhood Ticket Scheme (Birkenhead)

Merseyside
For 16+
Rolling deadline
Future Yard in Birkenhead has a free ticket scheme and is welcoming the Young Community to sign up. The Neighbourhood Ticket Scheme aims to make sure everyone in Future Yard's neighbourhood can access upcoming shows.
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Architecture

Barbican: Architecture on Stage talks

London
For 16+
Rolling deadline
Throughout the year, the Barbican hosts talks given by the most exciting architectural practices working across the world, as well as debates around ideas and issues that impact architecture and urbanism today. If you are aged 14-25 you can become a Young Barbican member and get tickets for £5.
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Advertising & Marketing

D&AD: Free Design Online Courses & Resources

Online
For 16+
Rolling deadline
If you're interested in advertising, marketing or graphic design D&AD hae a great selection of free online resources to increase your understanding of the sector and design processes. Free online courses include 'Creativity as a Catalyst for Change', 'Creating Impact with Outdoor Advertising', 'What is strategy?' and more!
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General / Other

Next Us: Creative Employment Support & Internships (Lambeth)

London
For 16+
Rolling deadline
For Lambeth residents only - Next Us is a year-long programme that aims to support Lambeth residents aged 16 to 24 and not in education, employment or training (NEET) into careers in the Creative and/or Digital sectors. With 1:1 wraparound support from Creative Link Workers, participants will explore pathways into employment, education and training.
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General / Other

Blackhorse Responders: Workshops on creative activism (Waltham Forest)

London
For 16+
Rolling deadline
BLACKHORSE RESPONDERS is an award-winning 5 month project of weekly workshops on creative activism at Blackhorse Workshop. It's for 15-25 year olds who LIVE, WORK or are EDUCATED IN, Waltham Forest. You’ll learn essential skills in design, making and wood and metalworking skills whilst gaining insights into creative activism from artists, activists and designers in weekly sessions. Participants will receive £10 per session to cover costs.
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General / Other

Meet ERIC: An app for opportunities in the creative industries

Other
For 16+
Rolling deadline
Spending too much time looking for internships, entry-level jobs, training programmes, networking events, mentoring schemes, etc? You don’t need to do that anymore. ERIC has done all the searching for you! Simply download the free app and browse all the opportunities.
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General / Other

Sound Connections and Wired4Music: Pathways Podcast

Rolling deadline
The Pathways Podcast is on a quest for creative industry progression for young people. The series follows the voices of five young creatives who posit new ways to create accessible and sustainable routes into the creative industries by reflecting on their experience on skills development programmes for young people.
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