Community Post Type: Callouts

This year, as part of A Lovely Poetry Festival, we will be creating a ZINE made up by 20 local Poets, giving them an opportunity to get their lovely words published.

WHAT IS IT?

The theme of our Zine is ‘Liverpool Speaks’, with the work in this zine built around this theme, alongside this year’s Artists In Residence: Queer Bodies Poetry Collective in an editing workshop at FACT.

WHEN IS IT?

Workshop details:
Saturday 23rd March 1-4pm
Location: FACT, 88 Wood Street, L1 4DQ
(tea and coffee provided, workshop space is wheelchair accessible)

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

To sign up to this workshop, please send your name, pronouns and the poem you’d like to work on to queerbodiespoetry@gmail.com at least 3 days in advance of the workshop to book your place.

(Please note, the maximum capacity for this workshop is 20 spaces, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.)

SMOKE was established in 1974 in Liverpool by Dave Ward, Nigel Crisp and Tim Gunton, and has kept to the simple format of sharp insightful poems and strong black and white graphics, with an international subscription list, and submissions from all over the world.

SMOKE publishes work by both unpublished and well-established poets. Please read and follow the submissions guidelines below when submitting poems for consideration.

2024 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Send a maximum of six poems to be considered for an issue.

2. Only send work that has not been previously published elsewhere.

3. Poems should be typed.

4. Please include a cover note, including your name, address and email.

5. Please put your name, address and email at the foot of each page.

6. Please email your submissions to windowsproject@btinternet.com with the subject line “Smoke Magazine Poetry Submission”; alternatively you can send your submissions to The Windows Project, 1-27 Bridport Street, Liverpool L3 5QF, including a stamped SAE for a response and the return of your poems.

Submissions accepted all year round!

For more information, visit: windowsproject.co.uk/smoke-magazine

RAWD are on the lookout for 8 disabled artists to join us for our new training programme.

This paid opportunity will offer training in workshop leading and inclusive arts.
The programme will consist of:

• Group workshop days
• One to one mentoring
• Practical experience
• Accredited training

Through a diverse offer of activities the training programme has a strong focus on access, education and disabled employment.

Activities include:

• Access Toolkit Seminar from RAWD
• Inclusivity training sessions from UK prestigious theatre organisations
• Online Accredited Training
• Accredited Makaton Taster Workshop from Matthew Davidson
• Peer to peer Skill sharing
• & more tbc!

Fees for trainees are taken by the minimum fees stated by the Independent Theatre Council (ITC). (£120 full day, £75 half day)

If you’re on receipt of any benefits then please contact us via phone or whatsapp on 07588754325 / email hello@rawdproject.co.uk.

Application process:

In a short video, answer the 3 following questions. Get creative! We want to get a
flavour of who you are?

Questions:
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are interested in artistically?

2. Why are you interested in working with disabled people in a leadership role?
Including those who are learning disabled, neurodiverse, D/deaf, visually
impaired or physically disabled.

3. How will this programme contribute to your future career in facilitation, leadership and/or the arts industry?

All recruitment documents are available in a variety of format on our website here: rawdproject.co.uk

Application Deadline: Monday 25 March 2024, 5pm.

 

Culture Liverpool are delighted to invite organisations from the cultural and night time economy to create Eurovision related activity to transform the city on Saturday 11^th May 2024.

We want Liverpool to become the UK’s Capital of Eurovision, building on the legacy that the city has created and the unifying power of music. By creating a range of content for local and regional audiences to come and enjoy as well as specific programming so that audiences travel to Liverpool to take part in the festivities, we hope that this can become an annual highlight in the calendar and that if you can’t get to the Grand Final itself, then the next best thing is to be in Liverpool!

What is the opportunity?

This a unique commissioning call out to support cultural organisations and the night time economy to animate the city and support our ambition to bring back the joy of Eurovision to the streets and help drive audiences into the city centre.

To find out more about funds available, the commissioning process and to submit an EOI, please follow this link: https://www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/liverpool-loves-eurovision-commission-funding/

Expression of Interest opens: Monday 11^th March 2024
Expression of Interest closes: 12pm, Friday 22^nd March 2024

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified consultants to work with Culture Liverpool on a cultural strategy ‘refresh’ that sets out the future role of culture for the city. Ensuring that culture contributes to the city council’s overall strategic plan and builds on Liverpool’s global reputation.

The refresh will need to consider:

1. Aligning with economic and social development priorities for the city, currently set out in the Council and City plans.

2. Developments in Culture and Events since the last cultural strategy.

3. Consider and respond to the changing political landscape.

4. Assess preparedness for future changes or threats, assist in policy making and identify important needs, gaps and opportunities.

5. Reviewing the potential of internal resources and how these can be effectively maximised.

6. Development of the Cultural and Arts Investment programme (CAIP) partnership with Public Health, in the context of the ‘State of Health in the City’ report (see appendix).

7. Review of monitoring data and analysis and KPI development.

8. Work with partners and stakeholders to develop ideas for maximising the impact of culture.

9. Post Eurovision legacy and the potential around Liverpool as UNESCO City of Music status.

10. Positioning and reputation of Liverpool as a global city and linking to major events and tourism destination.

11. The relationship with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA).

12. Future planning and horizon scoping.

13. Explore other cities approaches to culture development and suggest opportunities for Liverpool and the region.

14. Consideration of the national agenda and funding developed in response to financial climate.

It is envisaged that the work will develop new insights and bring together diverse plans to develop an enhanced approach to the development of arts, culture, and events in Liverpool. It is expected that the contracted party will define, enable, and deliver an updated methodology that garners internal and external credibility with buy in and support from senior management and elected members, stakeholders, cultural sector and community groups. The work aims to enhance the effectiveness of Culture Liverpool in realising its ambitions through an updated strategic plan that prioritises action, embodies ambition, and aligns uniquely with Liverpool’s identity. It will furnish Liverpool with a persuasive argument for the importance of culture, guiding creative programming, and future investment strategies.

Why do we need a refresh?

The cultural sector has faced numerous challenges in the last few years including:

COVID-19 Pandemic: The global pandemic has had a profound and immediate impact on the cultural sector, resulting in widespread closures of cultural institutions, event cancellations, and loss of revenue. Some impacts are only now starting to be felt including reduction on capacity to deliver and an increase of costs.

Brexit: The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has had various repercussions for the cultural sector, including changes to funding mechanisms, visa requirements for artists and performers, and potential disruptions to collaborative projects with EU partners.

Cost of Living and Funding Cuts: Continued austerity measures and budget constraints have led to reductions in public funding for the arts and cultural sector, placing financial strain on Liverpool’s cultural institutions and limiting their ability to deliver new programs and services.

Digital Transformation: Rapid advancements in digital technology many accelerated by Covid, have transformed how cultural organisations engage with audiences, distribute content, and generate revenue. While digital platforms offer new opportunities for outreach and accessibility, they also present challenges in terms of digital rights management, cybersecurity, positive and negative impacts of AI and competition for audience attention.

Accessibility and Inclusivity: Ensuring that cultural offerings are accessible to all members of society, regardless of socio-economic background, physical ability, or geographic location, remains a significant challenge. Improving inclusivity requires addressing barriers such as ticket prices, physical accessibility, and representation within cultural institutions.

Climate Change and Environmental Concerns: The cultural and events sector is increasingly recognising its role in addressing environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

The refresh will need to:

• Build on the city’s reputation for cultural and events excellence and provide a route map to further success.

• Consider the changing landscape: the world in which the cultural sector operates has changed significantly. An awareness of political, cultural, environmental and financial landscape needs to be taken into account.

• In Liverpool particular emphasis may be required around.

Economy

According to the 2019 Indices of Multiple Deprivation Liverpool remains the fourth most deprived local authority area in England. The benefits of the cultural offer is not evenly distributed, and there remains great potential for cultural regeneration in many neighbourhoods.

Health and Wellbeing

These inequalities have a direct impact on health, with the city’s residents spending more than a quarter of their lives in ill health, an increase in people living in major illnesses, and LCC Culture Liverpool. Cultural Strategy refresh Page 3 of 6 falls in life expectancy. Culture Liverpool have a new partnership with Public Health Liverpool that is in the early stages of development. Climate crisis The city has set a Net Zero ambition for 2030 that requires public, and stakeholder buy in and new resources.

Future developments include:

• Liverpool Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), Liverpool Region and the growth of international visitors to the city.

• Continued growth of the visitor economy overall, and Liverpool’s ongoing reprofiling as a world class visitor destination.

• Events Programme – the city has an exceptional events team, with experience of delivering complex and diverse events. Together with unique and iconic locations across the city and city region, this offers many commercial and cultural opportunities for the delivery of world class events.

• Neighbourhood Model – the newly developed model seeks to encourage working in partnership to maximise resources, improve service development, maximise service delivery and to ensure that services are aligned with needs of residents within those neighbourhoods.

• UNESCO City of Music. Since it’s designation in 2015 city’s ambition is that we should be recognised globally as the Music City. A city that not only has a glorious music heritage, but one which continues to foster new talent as part of its diverse and dynamic music ecosystem.

• Liverpool Film Office. Housed within Culture Liverpool, the Liverpool Film Office is a one stop shop for filming in Merseyside, providing liaison service for all filmmakers and location owners in the region. Merseyside is one of the most filmed ‘locations’ outside of London.

• Capital developments – the city has several potential capital projects, and criteria for prioritisation of cultural projects needs further development.

Methodology/Proposals

We are seeking candidates with extensive experience in the strategic development of diverse art forms and events. This experience should include visual art, music, theatre, festivals, dance, combined arts and multimedia, within a local authority and city context.

Applicants should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of both national and international agendas and advancements within culture, tourism, outdoor events, creative LCC Culture Liverpool. Cultural Strategy refresh Page 4 of 6 technology, urban design, architecture, public art, community health & wellbeing, and learning and skills.

Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to formulate new conceptual frameworks that facilitate focused activity, continuous improvement, rationalisation, and prevention of mission creep.

This project necessitates the ability to develop short, mid, and long-term visions and objectives.

A proven track record of effectively engaging multiple stakeholders is essential. Interested parties are requested to submit proposals outlining their planned approach to addressing the considerations.

It is expected therefore that the proposed methodology will include:

1. Desktop analysis of current national and local strategies, development, documentation information and data

2. Interviews with key stakeholders (including those listed)

3. A cultural sector specific consultation

4. A wider public consultation, including external views of the city

5. Identification of actions, budgets, responsibilities and timelines for delivery of the plan, both short and long term

6. Creation of a draft report, including an Executive Summary and explanatory PowerPoint presentation for comment by key stakeholders

7. Finalisation of a fully proofed report available as a PDF for publication by Liverpool City Council.

Fees and Costs

Rates and prices shall be deemed inclusive of all additional expenses howsoever incurred. It is envisaged that the work will take a total of 35 working days to undertake and a up to a maximum budget of £20,000, (plus VAT), where applicable is available to complete the project.

Indicative Timeline

Submissions by 12 noon, Monday 18 March 2024 Appointment by Friday 22 March 2024 Indicative timescale: should be proposed and can be agreed upon award Final document by Summer 2024 Submissions should be on a PDF of no more than 6 A4 pages. This should be sent by email to cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk

Read the full document, which includes information on the reward criteria and more, here.

FACT Liverpool is looking to recruit someone with an accounting or finance background to a voluntary position to our Board of Trustees to provide oversight and advice to our finance team.

As a Trustee, you will bring your financial knowledge and experience to help guide the financial decision-making of our charity, working closely with the other members of our Board to safeguard FACT’s finances and future. Ideally, you will be a person of integrity with a keen interest in our mission – to enrich lives and shape the future through art, film and creative technology – who is able to ‘translate’ financial information to assist other trustees to understand FACT’s finances.

Job Description

If you would like an informal conversation about this role before applying, please contact our HR Administrator on recruitment@fact.co.uk

Job Requirements

Time Consideration

Approximately 25 hours per year.

Trustees are expected to attend four in-person board meetings per year, with additional time required as part of the finance sub-committee. Trustees will also be expected to attend an annual general meeting and an annual away day which is held in Merseyside. Whilst the roles are unremunerated, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that FACT Liverpool applies its resources appropriately and exclusively in pursuing its objectives as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure FACT Liverpool has appropriate risk management processes, accounting procedures, and internal controls and systems – and that these are audited and reviewed within all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Ensure FACT Liverpool’s balance sheets, budgets, management accounts, cash flow and annual accounts are accurate.
• Critically analyse FACT Liverpool’s business proposals against business objectives and make recommendations.
• Attend all Finance Sub-committee meetings.
• Represent the organisation at appropriate events and meetings.
• Advocate for FACT Liverpool with supporters and stakeholders and act as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.
• Keep informed about the activities of FACT Liverpool and wider issues which affect its work.
• Regularly attend exhibitions and events.

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How to Apply

FACT Liverpool is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

To apply, please complete the following two forms:

– Application Form
– Confidential Monitoring Form

Upload your CV and Cover Letter (maximum of 2 pages each if in written format). We accept word/pdf documents, video or audio files.

Please label the attached files as: Your Name_CV/CoverLetter_Job Title.

Closing date: 5 April

The team are looking for proposals from artists/makers/collectives to produce festival site decorations for Warrington Arts Festival 2024.

Our family-friendly opening weekend of the festival will take place on 20 and 21 July 2024, mainly at Queens Gardens, Palmyra Square. We are looking for creations that will bring the site to life as well as elements that can be used at our pop-up sites across the town centre for the wider festival taking place until 27 July.

This commission is open to creative individuals and organisations who are based in, from, or connected to, Warrington.

Budget

The budget for this commission is £7,000 which should cover artist fees, materials, install, build and derig costs.

Brief

·                The creation should transform Queens Gardens (see below) though we are interested in designs that have elements that could easily be transported to create pop-up festival sites at locations across the town centre.

·                We are looking for bespoke decorations that will be informed by our local communities through creative workshops during the design and/or making process. We will facilitate this through our partnerships with community groups and schools.

·                We want the artist to lead on the creative design, however consultation with our marketing lead to ensure the designs fit within our wider aesthetic and branding will be required.

·                Designs should be created in an environmentally responsible way and use recycled, reused or natural materials where possible.

·                Designs should be durable to weather conditions and stand the test of time for us to use at future events and festivals.

·                Designs should use little or no power and be easy to install/de-install.

·                We’re looking for ideas that provide height and colour and are suitable for a wide range of audiences, including children and families.

Site

Primary site is Queens Gardens in Palmyra Square, located in Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, WA1 1BL.

This will be the site for our opening weekend featuring family friendly events and activities during the day, with music and performance in the evening. There are several existing structures at the gardens and there will be gazebos, seating and food & drink tents installed for the weekend.

Other sites for pop-up locations include: Old Market Place, New Arts Space, Times Square. For these locations, elements from the Queens Gardens designs will be used to create a pop-up festival site. So we are looking for designs that include easy to install elements such as flags or bunting.

Key Dates

·                Deadline for applications is Monday, 25 March 2024, 10am.

·                Participatory activity delivered between April-June

·                Queens Park install 20 July (morning), de-install 21 July (evening)

How to Apply

Please email lbanks@culturewarrington.org with a proposal that covers the following:

·                A brief description of your proposed idea, including your approach to participatory activity and an outline of what form the decoration/installation will take.

·                Any images of your past work or sketches/images that help bring your idea to life.

·                A brief budget breakdown for how you will spend the £7,000 commission.

You can submit either a written application, audio application or video application.

Please keep applications to under 1,500 words, 3 sides of A4 or 10 minutes.

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange an informal conversation about your application, get in touch with Lauren on lbanks@culturewarrington.org

Photographer David Lydiate is inviting people to contribute photographic portraits of themselves for a project raising awareness for Blood Cancer.

I am inviting people from around the world or mainly of a mixed race background or who have settled in Liverpool or the uk from abroad to contribute portraits of themselves for a project that would raise awareness for Blood Cancer, I plan to upload images on 28^th May in what will be 10^th anniversary of World Blood Cancer Day (last years date, it could change but not likely).

World Blood Cancer Day is run by @DKMS_uk and supported by all blood cancer charities including @bloodcancer_uk

All portraits submitted to me will have a border highlighting the charity ETC.

I can understand people, being wary of such a request regarding photographs, but let me assure you I am an official supporter of the charity @bloodcancer_uk . I just want to “give something back” and share my ideas.

If people are still somewhat reluctant to send me images, please upload them yourself to social media using @bloodcancer_uk @dkms_uk @liverfocus using the hashtags #MakeItRed #PortraitInternational #Liverpool #culture #religion #worship

I want to depict Liverpool’s proud Multicultural society by also including previous pictures of events I have taken such as the Chinese New Year, The Samba Carnival, Arabic and African Festivals, included will be portraits from “Pretty Woman And Liverpool projects” and many more culture themes including places of worship

I would like the photographs to be Naturally posed with natural expressions/smiles ie not party or club shots with a forced smile,

ideas suggested 

-on holiday with a famous landmark palm tree in background, it could be a Liverpool Landmark

-wearing cultural dress

-photobooth style with plain background

-at home relaxing with family

Ideally can people wear red as the hash tag for World Blood Cancer Day will be #MakeItRed if the portrait you submit does not involve red clothes don’t worry as I will be using a red border or red lettering anyway. Of course it is difficult me to request this as an Everton fan, but it is of course for charity  Yes of course LFC tops will be allowed

I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Myeloid Leukaemia, caused by a drug called #Mitoxantrone (treatment for #MultipleSclerosis). This iss the rarest and deadliest form of Leukaemia/Blood Cancer

I want 2 give something back after #lifesaving treatment received #Whiston #Hospital #Haematology #24/7 #TWICE @sthknhs. In remission 2007+

Send images to liverfocus@gmail.com

Ready to Play Unstoppable? The LEGO Group is proud to launch its latest series of free in-store and online workshops in partnership with pioneering creatives. Aimed at young creators aged 6-12, the workshops are focused on themes such as Entertainment, Space, Imagination and Gaming.

There are two ways that young creators can get involved:

Creativity Workshops – the first workshop will have an entertainment theme and will be held at LEGO® Toy Shop Liverpool – South John Street on 21^st and 28^th April. This workshop allows young creators to celebrate their star power by building a photo frame with in which they can display a picture of an achievement, friends, family or anything they want to celebrate. Store associates will be on hand to help guide the creators with their build.  Tickets are free, but you need to book in advance at www.LEGO.com/Creativity-Workshops.

Creativity at Home – online workshops hosted by creative innovators, starting with dancing sensation Dianne Buswell who will show you and your family how you can create fun LEGO builds to decorate your home – including a name sign, photo frame and jewellery stand. Available from today on www.LEGO.com/Creativity-Workshops.

Part of the LEGO Group’s biggest and latest campaign, aimed at championing and standing up for girls’ creativity, these workshops are the first in a series throughout the year.  The following themes for the workshops include Space, Imagination and Gaming with more details to be announced throughout the year.

To watch online now and register for a free ticket to attend an in-store Creativity Workshop at a LEGO store near you, visit www.LEGO.com/Creativity-Workshops for more information.

 

 

A D&D one-shot by @monetonyourmind with @homotopiafest supported by @converse @theroyalstandard_

Successful applicants will receive a full body, coloured illustration of their character (worth £75).

Seeking four players. All levels welcome.
Exhibition April 4th – 7th playing slots vary.

Applications close 15 March 2024.

Applicants should send their player sheet to monetneill@gmail.com

In the heart of the Liverpool metropolis, a vanquished tyrant leaves rumours of a cult in her wake.

This campaign follows the fallout of her grand design in a fantastical Liverpool.

The party explores the narrative through local sites and mythologies such as the Bold Street ‘time slip’ and the Liverpool Catacombs*

This campaign was produced in association with the Homotopia × Converse Creative Skills Programme

*Any resemblance to real places, people, or Tories, is purely coincidental.