Community Post Type: Callouts

Eden Arts is offering short artist residencies at our base, an old fire station in Penrith, Cumbria. We are keen to develop an exchange between the company and artists who wish to test, explore, develop or research their ideas/practice in a creative space amongst creative people.

We take a very wide view of what art and art practice is….. visual, writer, digital, performer, juggler, you might even just be thinking, you may be an environmentalist, you may just wish to hang out with us…. we are open to all suggestions and will consider them by application. We’ve had filmmakers, choreographers, archeologists, photographers and many others join us in the past.

Penrith is ideally placed to explore the Lake District, the Eden Valley, the border city of Carlisle, the ‘energy coast’ of West Cumbria, themes of agriculture, land use, rurality, food production, the north, borders, boundaries, climate change, socially engaged practice, diversity, digital creative content, health and wellbeing, place and the impact culture and art has on it….

These are just examples of things we are interested in however, people are free to work on anything and use the spaces in any way they wish. There are no expectations that any particular work will be produced. The residency is there to further artists in their ongoing practice and development.

Eden Arts will freely give the space(s) and use of our kit: lighting kit, PA, projectors, staging; advice, support and engagement from all of our team; and free run of the building (except the bits that are in use for other purposes!)

This is an unpaid residency. Eden Arts can offer £20 per diems and travel to and from Penrith. Accommodation may be provided if required.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 5 February

Applications are now open for the Sound City Launch Training + bursary. The exclusive 10-week course is the perfect way to expand your knowledge of the music industry and take your first steps towards your career in music.

The Launch Training Programme will offer a wide range of industry insights into musical performance, production, music business and more. Weekly sessions will be led by our expert mentors who will guide trainees through the immersive programme, sharing their extensive knowledge of all corners of the music industry and offering constant feedback and support.

The programme is completely free and acts as a fantastic alternative to university or other paid forms of higher education for people of all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people under-represented in the music industry; this includes those from working class backgrounds, people with caring responsibilities, those living with disabilities, people from Global Majority backgrounds and people in the LBGTQ+ community. This list is not exhaustive – if you feel like you don’t have a visible role model in the industry, we want to hear from you.

Past trainees have gone on to perform worldwide tours, play at Reading and Leeds Festival and establish careers at Spotify, BBC and Nintendo! If you are aged between 16 and 24 and feel like you are ready to launch your career in the music industry then apply to be part of our next wave of trainees now.

Successful applications will be eligible for a £750 one-off payment to support artistic practice or a 4 week paid work placement in the industry paid at the National Living Wage (paid at 25+ rate regardless of age).

PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLICANTS FROM THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION ARE ELGIBLE – this course takes place in person in L1.

Complete the application form here.

Hamilton Vault Studios are planning their programme for 2024 and would love for you to get involved.

If you’re a sculptor, ceramics maker, readymade artist or anything in between, get in touch by Feb 28 to host your work in The Vault!

Their first exhibition ‘The Sculptural World’ hopes to examine the way we experience our lives through sculptural works be that functional objects or visual pieces.

Exhibition Date: 14 March – 24 March 2024

Get in touch: info@hamiltonvaultstudios.uk

Check out their Instagram post for more info.

Join Future Yard for a Get Played, Get Paid workshop from 17.30-18.30, followed by a networking mixer on Wednesday 31 January.

The free PPL tutorial will cover a variety of topics and leave time for a Q&A session with members of the team. You’ll have the opportunity to speak on a one-to-one basis with one of the PPL Member Services team after the session, as well as network with other attendees.

This free PPL tutorial will run through:

• The basics of PPL

• PPL’s international collections

• Navigating your PPL account

• Managing your data

• Registering repertoire

• Making performer claims

• Understanding your statements

• Dates for your diary

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate Independent Venue Week 2024!

PPL Member Services

#PPLinSession

Please note, tickets to the live show from 7.15pm with Hooton Tennis Club must be bought separately.
PROPELLER members who attend the workshop will gain free entry to the live show.

Please ensure that you RSVP as spaces are limited.

Join Scrapyard Studios CIC on Tuesdays from 6.30pm at Waverly St Complex, Bootle, L20 4AP for choir practice with a difference.

No experience? No problem! We are a fun inclusive choir with lots of friendship and laughter along with fun contemporary arrangements of well known songs, our choir leader Erin will lead you through simple warm-ups that move at your pace and we even have a cuppa and cake break.

If you’re aged 18-25 with an interest in creating theatre and performing, this group meet weekly on Thursdays from 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Sessions, guided by our team of professional artists, give you the opportunity to develop as a performer; exploring techniques and creative processes, that can contribute to a future career in the arts.

This activity is free!

YEP Actors 18-25 will include the following:
•    Performance skills and techniques.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Preparing as an actor.
•    Working collaboratively.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Full-scale production in July 2024 on the Everyman’s main stage.
•    Theatre masterclasses.
•    Mentoring.
•    Exploring creative opportunities.
•    Going on trips and seeing theatre.
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections.
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.

Is this for you or someone you know?
We want to make sure we’re reaching the people who would most benefit from this creative training, so read on to see if this could be you or email us at yep@everymanplayhouse.com if you’re not sure.

You should be:
•    Aged 18-25.
•    Living in Liverpool City Region.
•    Creative.
•    Imaginative.
•    Open to ideas.
•    Expressive.
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes.

You could be:
•    Interested in a career in the creative industry.
•    Disengaged from education.
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts.
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan.
•    A young carer.
•    A care leaver.
•    Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
•    From the Global Majority community.
•    LGBTQIA+.
•    In a job that is not creative.
•    Studying or graduated and need some support to progress.

You would like to:
•    Meet new friends.
•    Be creative in a new space.
•    Work on performance skills as an actor.
•    Take part in a play/devised show.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Actors 18-25?
Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. A dedicated practitioner will run the YEP Actors 18-25 weekly sessions and you’ll work with a professional director on the main stage production in July. There’ll be masterclasses with visiting professionals working in the industry too.  Our YEP Mentor will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding your next steps at the end of your course. There’s also support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

What dates do I need to know?
The deadline for applications is Sun 21 Jan 2024 at 23.59pm.
YEP Actors 18-25 starts on Thu 22 Feb 2024 and ends on Thu 25 Jul 2024.
Please note that you must be able to attend all these important dates to apply:
•    Thu 15 Feb 2024, 5-8:30pm – YEP induction
•    Weekly sessions on Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm from 22 Feb 2024
•    23 May-6 Jul 2024 – rehearsals for main stage production, Thursday evenings and Saturday day times.
•    Week commencing 28 Jun 2024 – intensive rehearsal week.
•    Week commencing 1 Jul 2024 – technical rehearsals and performances.

If you’re unsure, please email yep@everymanplayhouse.com

How do I sign up?
If you are aged 18-25 and live in the Liverpool City Region apply here to complete a short application form.
The deadline for applications is Sun 21 Jan 2024 at 23.59pm.

You’ll be invited to an informal workshop where we can meet everyone and find out about your skills and experience. For successful applicants these  will take place week commencing 29 Jan 2024 and there will be a choice of times to meet. If you are unsuccessful we’ll still invite you to meet us, to chat about your application and next steps.
If you would like some more information about YEP before you apply, you can sign up for one of our Open Days here.

I know a young person – how can I sign them up?
We’d love to hear from you if there’s someone to refer to us. Drop us an email at YEP@everymanplayhouse.com

Interested in theatre but want to know more about different roles behind the scenes?
Check out YEP Directors, YEP Producers, YEP Technicians or YEP Writers.

If you’re aged 14-17 with an interest in creating theatre and performing, this group meet weekly on Thursdays from 5pm-7pm.

Sessions will help you learn skills that can contribute to a future career in the performing arts or simply build confidence and self-esteem.

This activity is free and you don’t need any previous experience or knowledge.

YEP Actors 14-17 will include the following:
•    Performance skills and techniques.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Working collaboratively.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Opportunity to perform in EV1 in July 2024.
•    Theatre masterclasses.
•    Mentoring.
•    Exploring creative opportunities.
•    Going on trips and seeing theatre.
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections.
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.

Is this for you or someone you know?
We want to make sure we’re reaching the people who would most benefit from this creative training, so read on to see if it could be for you or email us at yep@everymanplayhouse.com if you’re not sure.

You should be:
•    Aged 14-17.
•    Living in Liverpool City Region.
•    Creative.
•    Imaginative.
•    Open to ideas.
•    Expressive.
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes.

You could be:
•    Interested in a career in the creative industry.
•    Disengaged from education.
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts.
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan.
•    A young carer.
•    In care.
•    Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
•    From the Global Majority community.
•    LGBTQIA+.

You would like to:
•    Meet new friends.
•    Be creative in a new space.
•    Work on performance skills as an actor.
•    Take part in a play/devised show.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Actors 14-17?
Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. A dedicated practitioner will run YEP Actors 14-17 and there’ll be masterclasses with visiting professionals working in the industry too. Our YEP Mentor will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding on your next steps at the end of your course. There will also be support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

What dates do I need to know?
The deadline for applications is Sun 21 Jan 2024 at 23.59pm.
YEP Actors 14-17 starts on Thu 22 Feb 2024 and ends on Thu 25 Jul 2024.
Please note that you must be able to attend on all these important dates to apply:
•    Thu 15 Feb 2024, 5-8:30pm – YEP induction
•    Weekly sessions on Thursdays, 5-7pm from 22 Feb 2024
•    8-11 Apr 2024 – workshops for the development of a new play.
•    Week commencing 15 Jul 2024 – technical rehearsals and performances in EV1.

If you are unsure, then please email us  yep@everymanplayhouse.com

How do I sign up?
If you’re aged 14-17 and live in the Liverpool City Region apply here to complete a short application form.
The deadline for applications is Sun 21 Jan 2024 at 23.59pm.

You’ll be invited to an informal workshop, where we can meet everyone to find out about your skills and experience. For successful applicants these will take place week commencing 29 Jan 2024 and there will be a choice of times to meet. If you’re unsuccessful we’ll still invite you to meet us, to chat about your application and next steps.
If you would like some more information about YEP before you apply, you can sign up for one of our Open Days here.

I know a young person – how can I sign them up?
We’d love to hear from you if there’s someone to refer to us. Drop us an email yep@everymanplayhouse.com.

Interested in theatre, but want to know more about different roles behind the scenes?
Check out YEP Technicians 14-17.

At Drama Kids we welcome franchisees from a range of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to have a drama, education, or business background to succeed with us. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you thrive in your academy.

With Drama Kids, you have the unique opportunity to enrich children’s lives through a successful drama education concept, while receiving comprehensive support and benefiting from the power of our recognised brand.

How to Apply

STEP 1 –  Reach out and request the Drama Kids Prospectus.

STEP 2 – Expect a friendly call from the team to chat about your needs and the opportunity.

STEP 3 – Schedule a discovery call to learn about the opportunity in further detail.

Contact name: Sarah Ibbotson, preston@dramakids.co.uk

Makers at the Mansion is a seasonal craft market based at Calderstones Mansion House, Liverpool L18 3JB. Their next event will be held on Sunday 25 February, 11am – 5pm.

*** PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING ***

Since 2017, Broken Grey Wires has curated high quality art exhibitions within institutions across the UK, working with critically acclaimed artists such as Turner Prize winners Martin Creed and Gillian Wearing. They have also created opportunities for emerging artists to push their practice and develop new ideas.

They have ambitious plans to become a dedicated centre of support for local artists and visiting artists in the North-West.

Having the opportunity to design our physical base in the city is a huge positive step for BGW. One that will result in better care and more creativity in the area. We hope to see the local area flourish and to focus on developing a positive rhetoric for mental health conversations.

What is the money for?

Their proposal for the city centre space has already been accepted by the landlord, and we now need some help to making this a fully reality.

Funds raised during this Crowdfunder will go towards setting up the gallery, studio, Comfort Zone and toolkit station. It will enable them to purchase materials, and pay for technicians to support the building works.

How will this impact YOU?

They will have one major exhibition per year, to start off. A theme will be decided (a strand of mental health) and their exhibition will be similar to how we have worked previously…showing radical, experimental, ambitious artwork from leading artists.

During other months of the year, we will have film screenings, create a space for new artwork experimentations, and community projects.

They will offer regular creative workshops, collaborating with diverse exciting leaders within their sector. They will ask for your input in deciding these workshops, tell us what you want to learn and we will make sure we find great people to help you!

shhhhhh…Sneak peek at some future plans!

• • Book Club – featuring book selections written by women/queer writers (and other marginalised voices)
  • Community allotment – learn how to grow veggies, learn more about our environment and local produce and how to become more sustainable.
  • BGW Podcast – inviting guests to discuss their personal mental health journey (with a secret twist)
  • Tool Shed – borrow/loan art supplies and equipment. (Why buy a full pot of paint if you only need a tiny bit?!) Borrow from the BGW Tool Shed!
  • Access/community guidelines – We will write guidelines together, as a community. How can we make the space work for us as individuals and as a collective? We will also have artist access document writing sessions. Learn how to ask for support.

Visit their Crowdfunder page here