Community Post Type: Callouts

Blackfest’s Nature Retreat has spaces available to the community, for people who feel it will benefit their mental health. This call out is for Black and Brown creatives, communities and professionals and marginalised groups.

They have limited spaces available on their nature retreat.

Date: 30th August – 1st September 2024
Location: Yorkshire Dales, Camp Katur

The stay includes accommodation, sauna and hot tub, bushcraft activities, guided foraging, wilderness cooking, wildlife spotting, sun forest bathing and more!!

For more information or to express an interest and secure your space, email: steph@blackfest.co.uk

Hamilton Vault Studios are looking for analogue and digital photographers for their next group show at The Vault!

Send them 1-3 images of the work you’d like to submit alongside a short bio about yourself and your work to info@hamiltonvaultstudios.com

Closing date: Sun 18 Aug, 6pm

Over 60 Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent young people and young adults from across the country have teamed up with Liverpool Theatre Company 20 Stories High and Graeae Theatre Company, based in London, to create The Access Manifesto: A New Chapter for the Arts.

The Access Manifesto: A New Chapter for the Arts is available as a film (link below), with additional digital downloadable documents of the manifesto (link also below). They are calling to all arts leaders and decision makers to watch, share and together make the changes needed.

Watch & share the film:

View the access tracker, including a list of Free and Paid Actions.

For all resources and how to pledge visit 20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manifesto.

Working with groups from Liverpool, London, Leeds, Chester, and Manchester, Maisy Gordon and Ayzah Ahmed collated the thoughts, ideas, and provocations to create a practical step-by-step guide for arts organisations and venues to take bigger steps in making the arts more accessible for young audiences, participants, and artists.

20 Stories High and Graeae first joined forces in 2023 to collaborate on their award-winning show High Times and Dirty Monsters, which also addressed the challenges that young Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent people face. Maisy, who was one of the actors in the show, and Ayzah, who was a participant, felt that the activism needed to continue, feeling that many of the arts spaces they visited were failing not only them but also the majority of disabled people they spoke to.

Co-writer of the Manifesto Ayzah Ahemd says: 

“The access manifesto is important to me as an artist because its simple its time for a change in the right direction For us all . We as disabled people have been pushed aside for far too long I’m very happy to be a part of a film that can teach everyone how to help others by simply asking us as artists. I believe that the access manifesto is the first big step to great change now i just hope that the arts really listen and apply all that everyone has said.”

Maisy Gordon, Co-Writer of the Manifesto adds: 

“Being a part of The Access Manifesto creation has been such an amazing and powerful journey. I personally got to meet all of the young people involved and had the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings through the manifesto. This means so much to me, and millions of others in the disabled community. We are so ready for change and I believe this manifesto will do just that.”

20 Stories High and Graeae will continue to work closely with Ayzah, Maisy and the team of young people to ensure this manifesto is shared widely across the arts sector, and beyond. 

Leanne Jones the Co-CEO of 20 Stories High said: 

“The Access Manifesto is a brilliant tool for arts organisations. Maisy and Ayzah led on these and we merely supported them. We are a learning organisation and still have a way to go, but this invaluable step by step guide will hopefully steer other arts organisations and venues of all sizes in the right direction.”

From Jodi-Alissa Bickerton, Graeae’s Deputy Artistic Director: 

“We’re reassured to have allies like 20 Stories High championing bold, kind, accessible theatre. We’re thankful to our communities of young disabled people across Liverpool and London as we together challenge why access is seen as radical rather than a human right.”

 

 

 

Liverpool ONE have teamed up with The Guide Liverpool to give sports clubs and teams across Liverpool City Region the chance to win £500 grants as part of their Summer of Sport at Liverpool ONE.

Teams and clubs of all types working with children aged between 4-16 are encouraged to enter before Friday 30 August, from football and boxing to gymnastics…and everything in between!

Six sports clubs or teams across the region will be awarded a £500 grant each, giving support with items such as kit, equipment, game travel or signage.

Apply here – https://www.liverpool-one.com/whats-on/summer-of-sport-grants/

Closing date: 20 August

Are you looking for more opportunities to play bigger venues? Would you like to support your favourite artists? Favourite Days Festival want to hear from you!!

The festival presents grassroots sounds in independent spaces and is held in Liverpool, 6 – 10 November 2024

Apply to play – fill in the form at the link here

Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council are thrilled to invite applications to the 2024 Black History Month Creative commission grants. This has been made possible thanks to funding from UK Shared Prosperity fund. These will sit as part of a wider programme for BHM24.

They are looking for high quality, creative and innovative proposals that acknowledge Black History (especially in Liverpool), but also celebrate black creatives and communities’ heritage today.

Applications should support on or all of the  ‘UKSPF aims’

• The support of building a sense of pride for the people of Liverpool
• Contributing to increasing life chances
• Positive social impact
• Supporting sense of belonging for both artists and audiences

Activity should take place in October, but community/ education engagement could run Sept to early November 2024. There is a total of £10,000 available across 6 strands with the hope of awarding 6-8 creative grant commissions. Awarded grants will be up to a maximum of £2000.

• Dance 

• Visual art 

• Community engagement

• Storytelling, Drama and Literature 

• Music  

• Education (Artists to work in school or with teachers)

Education proposals should link with 1 or multiple schools and also with LCC Race equality Officer for education. This role includes developing a plan for our city’s education system which promotes racial equality and diversity, whilst supporting our schools to on their journey to become anti-racist institutions. This involves looking at everything from workforce diversity to attainment and behaviour.

Context 

Black History Month (BHM) is an annual programme of events, which takes place every October and aims to recognise the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage whose contribution and value maybe overlooked, ignored, or distorted.

As part of this, they are inviting artists and creatives across the city the opportunity to create/produce an artistic piece, event or activity that can be hosted during this time and for inclusion on the Liverpool Black History Month website. Black History Month (BHM) returns in 2024, still working to ensure that issues of race, racism, and the invaluable contributions of Black individuals and communities to remain at the forefront of public consciousness. BHM24 stands in unwavering solidarity with all communities facing racism and marginalisation.

They want their 2024 programme to spark change and celebrate the resilience of our communities through thought-provoking events, including art showcases, spoken word performances, dance, theatre and musical exhibitions, and panel discussions. 

Who can apply? 

• Liverpool based artists and or those that can demonstrate working with a Black community in Liverpool City Council area
• Freelance artists, small artist collectives or organisation 
• Please be aware that you need all necessary insurances in place 

Ineligible: 

•  CAIP funded organisations. We are though open to artists and other groups collaborating with these organisations.
• They are unable to fund refreshments as part of the grant monies but this can be in part of your overall budget.

Things to note:

• There are 6 strands. When applying please select which strand you are applying for.  
• Please do not apply to multiple strands. Maximum ask £2000
• These grant commissions will sit as part of a wider programme for BHM24. 

• Ideally the request will represent a contribution towards the overall cost of delivering a project or idea. For freelance artists, we appreciate that the request is likely to be for the full amount required to deliver a proposal. 
• There might be the opportunity for successful applicants to use a space in St Georges Hall to platform work. 
• Culture Liverpool, LCC reserves the right to make changes to this programme.

What Makes a Strong Proposal? 

• Artistic excellence 
• Creatively interesting 
• Artists of, or working with Black diasporas and in partnership with communities 
• There are elements that can inform education or wider learning around Black History for our residents.

Click here to complete the application form

What you will need to include: 

• Name of artist/ group and contact details/ any social media links 
• Title of your proposal/ activity 
• A description of your Creative proposal/ activity/event and how it meets the above criteria, what will it achieve?
• A budget highlighting artistic costs, venue hire, staff management, delivery costs and any other costs as appropriate 
• Delivery plan (i.e. timescale of delivery, when things will happen) 
• Amount requested 
• Total costs including any other funding or in-kind support you have secured for the delivery of the activity 

N.B. This has been made possible thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, successful applicant will need to agree acknowledgement of this and use of logos etc. A short summary/ post BHM24 evaluation will also be required. We will try to do this as a template form for completion but images, media etc are also welcomed. 

Timeframe 

• 12noon, Tuesday 13 August 2024 – deadline for proposals. 

No late applications will be accepted.

• End Aug/ early September 2024 funding decisions made, and applicants informed. 
• Sept date tbc– marketing template submitted to Culture Liverpool for inclusion of the BHM24 activity on Culture Liverpool’s website. (A link for this will be provided) 
• October 2024: BHM 24 programme
• Nov 2024 -Jan 2025 Monitoring and evaluation

Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close applications early in the event of high demand. 

The forms are now open to apply for the Makers at the Mansion November market this year, held at the Calderstones  Mansion House. The event is a seasonal craft market.

Application form

The event is held Sunday, 3rd November, 11-5

Applications close 28 July, 5pm.

This survey is about the long-term impacts of Eurovision on businesses and investment. Eurovision is known for its cultural significance and wide-reaching audience, potentially influencing various aspects of local economies and business activities. Your feedback will help Liverpool City Region Combined Authority understand the lasting effects of Eurovision and its role in stimulating business investment and growth.

Please answer the following questions based on your experiences and observations since the Eurovision event. Your responses are valuable in assessing the tangible outcomes and potential opportunities stemming from this international event. All responses remain anonymous. The survey only takes a couple of minutes to complete.

Survey link

Submit your response by 26 Jul 2024. Thank you!

Metal are looking for an artist for their new participatory policy programme, ‘Artists for Future Policy’ whose practice is dedicated to advancing social change within a creative environment.

The artist will creatively respond to how Metal can be more welcoming, which will be used to shape our policy ‘Metal Welcome’. They’re open to ideas about what this could be, from a visual policy to a poem or a poster. It might be a process, a ritual, a workshop or a recipe. Or maybe a game to play or something else that inspires us. The brief is open.

The work needs to be carried out between October 2024 and January 2024, with a commission fee of £1200 (£200 per day, plus travel and artwork budgets). The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 September 2024 at 5pm.

Learn more and apply now via the link here

Are you a Global Majority professional working within the creative industry? Do you want to share your knowledge and experience to help nurture and encourage fellow creatives? If so, they want to hear from you.

Liverpool’s Royal Court – in partnership with Shakespeare North Playhouse, Everyman & Playhouse Theatres and Curious Minds – is launching a new mentoring programme to help develop and nurture Global Majority Creatives working right across the artistic sector.

They are looking for outstanding professionals from within the artistic community – be they writers, directors, actors or designers – to offer their time, knowledge and expertise to help mentees take their careers to the next level.

As a mentor, your key responsibilities will be:

Being committed: Key to the mentor / mentee relationship is trust and reliability. You will need to commit to your mentee and will be responsible for arranging and scheduling periodic face to face meetings with them, as well maintaining regular communication via email as needed.

Providing encouragement and motivation. Everybody faces some challenges during their professional development and without guidance they can be left feeling disengaged and lacking in motivation. A mentor is a crucial source of motivation and encouragement to nurture and develop talent.

Being a role model. As a mentor, you will provide an example of professionalism, integrity and positivity.

Offering feedback. Providing honest, constructive and actionable feedback is an essential part of a mentor’s job. You will also be open to feedback from your mentee to help you grow into the most affective mentor you can be. Feedback should also be delivered in a compassionate manner to foster trust in the mentees & strengthen the relationship.

Agreeing goals. By suggesting achievable goals for your mentee, you will help them reach where they want to be, step by step. These goals will also provide a focus for each mentoring session and keep your mentee engaged with their development.

Listening. Actively listening is one of the most important things a mentor can do. Your mentees need a safe space where they can voice their goals, thoughts, fears and concerns without judgement or rebuke.

If you are a member of the Global Majority and would like to support others in the sector to reach their full potential and benefit from your experience and knowledge, we want to hear from you. The project is supported by PH Holt Charitable Trust and Liverpool BID, with a nominal fee available to Mentors to cover their time spent on the project.
Recruitment will take place throughout August and the programme will begin in September 2024 and run until July 2025. They welcome applicants from diverse communities and backgrounds.

For more details and to register your interest in becoming a Mentor, please email a CV to harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by July 31st.