Community Post Type: Callouts

Volunteering for our festival is a great way to get valuable experience and exposure for those trying to break into the film industry.

We offer a variety of positions and roles, which include guest liaison, marketing, ticketing, ushering, venue management, event technical support, pre-festival promotion and more.

You will support the Volunteer Manager and the team leaders in ensuring the smooth operation of the festival. Without our volunteers, this festival would not be able to take place! Volunteers can choose between different levels of commitment with flexible scheduling.

Important Information

• You must be available for a minimum of 2 days of volunteering, comprising three shifts of four hours each. This might differ a little in some locations and days.
• Full induction will be done to Volunteers over Zoom.
• We cannot provide accommodation and all the positions are unpaid.
• LIFF is a safe and inclusive space for all, any Volunteer seen harassing or otherwise impeding on the sanctity of the environment we strive to create will be blacklisted from this and all future events related to the festival.
• All volunteers must be aged 18 or older.

Please, read the volunteer role description and fill in the volunteer form. If you have any questions or need some help with the form please contact us: volunteer@londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk

Contact email: volunteer@londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk

Closing date: 6 Oct

Merseyside Expanding Horizons are sharing an opportunity for people who would benefit and add value to a funded week in Barcelona on a course about enterprise skills for employability in communities.

You can fill in the expressions of interest here https://forms.gle/xFsdvByvw3cGFjqu8 or receive more information through their LinkedIn and via the links to the companies and project: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7107289599751663618/

Deadline for submission is September 30th

Information evening is 9^th October and 11^th October

Selection and booking is 13^th October

The course is aimed at those looking for employment to explore entrepreneurial ideas, and we can also offer the Egypt mobility in January and Barcelona mobility in April.

As part of Picton Play, a long term-experimental project designed to explore the creativity of our neighbourhood, we are hosting a number of artist ‘listening’ residencies in unusual spaces like Botanic Park and the 86 bus route designed to facilitate sharing, research and exchanging knowledge in our local area. So far, artist Victoria Opomu has worked with young people to explore their experiences of growing up in Edge Hill, Wavertree and Toxteth and artist and community organiser Josh Coates is creating pop-up experiences around Edge Hill that examine the nature of community spaces. The residencies will give you a chance to develop your practice or research an idea in different contexts and in collaboration with people in our neighbourhood.

We are offering 2 artist residency opportunities for artists working in any art form, who live and/or work in the Liverpool City Region or have a strong connection to the city. Successful artists will work with our team in a location-specific residency in either Wavertree Botanic Park and Garden working with Friends of Botanic Park, or on the 86 bus route in partnership with Arriva.

These 3-month residencies will enable artists to research and develop new ideas and create work inspired by these spaces, working in collaboration with participants. Each successful applicant will receive a £2500 fee, alongside the use of Metal facilities, resources and staff time. The residencies will take place between November 2023 – April 2024.

Artists are welcome to apply for both of our residency opportunities using the same application form. We have included a question on the form to clarify if you are applying for a single location or both residency opportunities.

The closing date for both residency applications is Monday 9 October at 5pm.

Learn more and apply via the links below:

• Metal 86 Bus Route Residency
• Metal Botanic Park Residency

For more information visit https://metalculture.com/artists-area/picton-play-listen-residencies-open-call/

Calling all dedicated Indian classical dancers in the UK!

We have an incredible opportunity for you to be a part of a highly-acclaimed dance-drama to be staged at Indika 2023!

Do you have at least 5 years of training in an Indian classical dance form? Are you a passionate dancer currently practicing? We’re on the lookout for seven talented dancers to join the cast of ‘Sita’s Magical Forest,’ a magical children’s theatrical-dance production.

About ‘Sita’s Magical Forest’
Originally produced and staged in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region by Apsaras Arts, this enchanting production has seen numerous sold-out tours. Now, it’s set to make its UK debut at Indika Festival 2023, featuring an entirely UK-based cast, and that could be you!

Synopsis: Derived from the revered Indian mythological epic, the Ramayana, ‘Sita’s Magical Forest’ is a mesmerizing dance-drama for children. It narrates the trials and triumphs of Rama and Sita through captivating storytelling and dance. Sita shares tales of war, bravery, friendship, loyalty, and devotion, woven into her adventures with the forest’s fascinating animals, including an eagle, bear, sea monster, crow, frog, squirrel, golden deer, Hanuman, and his band of monkeys. The production boasts the music of classical pianist Anil Srinivasan, choreography by Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, and artistic direction by Aravinth Kumarasamy of Apsaras Arts (Singapore).

Roles to Audition For:

• Deer
• Jatayu
• Squirrel
• Monkeys (2)
• Hanuman
• Sea Monster

Rehearsal and Performance Commitments: If selected, you’ll receive individual training sessions, followed by full ensemble rehearsals. Before you apply, ensure your availability for the following dates in Liverpool:

• Oct 22nd – 28th (3 training sessions, 1.5 hours each)
• Oct 29th & Nov 1st – Full cast rehearsals
• Nov 2nd – Performance at Indika

All travel, accommodation, meals, and a fee will be provided by Milap.

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of training in an Indian classical dance form
• Continuous practice (no recent long breaks)
• Availability for the specified Liverpool dates
• Right to live and work in the UK

Application Process: Send a one-page dance CV, including:

• Name, DOB, and Address
• Style of dance and years of practice
• Notable achievements or milestones in your dance career

Include a link to download/view an example of your dancing (can be informal or from a stage performance).

Email your CV, dance clip, and a note explaining why you’d like to be part of this production to the following addresses:

• archana@milap.co.uk
• aravinth.kumarasamy@me.com
• tmohanapriyan@gmail.com

Applications are due no later than September 24th, 2023.

For more information visit https://milap.co.uk/auditioning-for-dancers/

We are working with Liverpool ONE for this callout for freelancers to work as part of their student event. The event details are below. 

Student Event outdoors in Liverpool One: 27 September (12-5pm)

The role – You will be giving out leaflets to students to promote the student shopping event taking place. You’ll be briefed further on arrival. You need to be smiley, outgoing and happy to chat. You’re working as a pair.

Rate of Pay – £12.75 per hour. Lunchtime / breaks covered in the pay. Payment via invoice to Open Culture post event. 

Breaks – You’ll need to supply your own lunch food and drinks. You can use a room in Liverpool ONE for breaks. Advisable to bring a refillable water bottle. Toilets are in the Liverpool ONE office or the toilets next to the information centre, the guard on them will be briefed to let you through the barriers without paying.

Clothing – You will be working in a pair outdoors, walking around for the duration so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Please wear smart black clothes or smart jeans and you will need a smart coat as you are outside. Size required for branded hoodies – sizes available L/XL/ XXL.

Please email clare@culture.org.uk if you would like to be considered for this role.

The team will cover the latest products and materials and explore how collaboration between architects, consultants and manufacturers are helping create better designed, inspiring, sustainable and future-proof architecture that acknowledges the environment and works towards achieving a circular economy.

Free-to-attend

Tuesday 12 September, 9.00 to 11.30 am

Register today to avoid missing out

Speakers include:

Mina Hasman, sustainability director and climate advocacy lead, SOM, who will share insights from her new book, RIBA Climate Guide, a holistic guide for you and your practice to deliver sustainable projects and meet the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.

James Lingard, owner and practice director, Nidus Architects, will present a case study on multiple awards recognised project Pen Y Common, Hay-on-Wye.

Jolene Hor, director, Tate+Co, will showcase a presentation on Creative Centre, York St John University, York, a sustainable building, both in operational and embodied carbon terms, Passivhaus principles employed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating and named Building of the Year at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2023.

Matthew Curtis, associate and project lead, Bennetts Associates, who will deliver a case study presentation on The Fireworks Factory at Woolwich Works, Woolwich.

This webinar will be chaired by Jan Carlos Kucharek, deputy editor, RIBA Journal

Social Justice charity Arts Emergency, is currently running a recruitment drive for creative professionals based in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, London and Brighton, to join its award-winning mentoring programme in 2024.

Young people from privileged backgrounds are four times more likely to make it into the creative industries than their peers and only 16% of people in the arts and humanities come from a working class background. The arts are elitist and have been for too long. Arts Emergency’s mentoring programme is designed to tackle this at a grassroots level and increase the proportion of people from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds working in the cultural and creative industries.

Julie Hesmondhalgh, actress in Coronation Street, Happy Valley, Broadchurch and former mentor, said: “Our future cultural landscape is in danger of being populated exclusively by the children of the wealthy and well-connected. I love Arts Emergency because it works to bridge this gap. To create the opportunities that have been taken away for the non-wealthy.”

Arts Emergency hand-match young people aged 16-18 with a local industry professional in their area of interest and provide training and safeguarding support for the mentor. Over the course of a year mentors meet their mentee once a month for a minimum of one hour. They help with everything from portfolios and personal statements, to work placements and auditions, with the charity providing individual support for the pair.

Previous mentee cohorts have found it to be an impactful and productive form of support and mentors have found it to be a rewarding way of sharing their knowledge and experience.

This year Arts Emergency is hoping to continue to expand its reach in the North West (Greater Manchester and Merseyside) and in Brighton, as well as gaining more representation in fashion, illustration, film and TV, music production, and gaming amongst other career areas.

Volunteer mentors bring a wealth of experience across fields such as TV, film, music, art, fashion, academia, journalism, publishing, design and theatre (full list of sectors here).

Arts Emergency supporters include DJ Gemma Cairney, fashion historian and BBC presenter Amber Butchart, comedians Joe Lycett and Nish Kumar, author and journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge and writer Neil Gaiman.

Join the Arts Emergency community and help change the future of the creative and cultural worlds. Applications are open until Saturday 30th September. Sign-up here.

Do you have an idea or project which impact the Liverpool City Region and would benefit from some no-strings-attached cash?

We’re always on the lookout for people to pitch at our events, all you have to do is answer the following questions. Don’t hesitate to get in touch (HQ@LiverpoolSOUP.co.uk) if you’d like to ask us any questions.

About Liverpool SOUP

Liverpool SOUP is an events based non-profit, we host four events a year which give you the opportunity to learn more about the inspiring projects being run across the Liverpool City Region and how to support them.

By making a donation to the micro-fund on the door you not only get a vote but you also get a bowl of soup to enjoy while you’re mulling over who to spend that vote on. The project which receives the most votes is awarded 100% of the donations taken on the door and you can help us to spread the word far and wide about the incredible projects you hear about at Liverpool SOUP.

Book Art Fair and Book Art Workshops at Kirkby Gallery, Knowsley

The exhibition ‘CRAFTED’ opens at Kirkby Gallery in Knowsley on 30th October. It is a selling exhibition of works by a range of creatives, including several Book Artists. Participating artists have already been selected.

Liverpool Book Art and Kirkby Gallery are celebrating and promoting Book Art throughout the opening week of the exhibition. There will be a one-day Book Art Fair on Friday 3rd November, and daily book art workshops throughout the week. This is school half-term, so we will be offering workshops for both children and adults. They are excited to announce that due to their unique partnership there will be no stall fees for the Fair. Fees will be paid to artists delivering the workshops.

Apply for a stall at the Fair and/or to run a workshop via Curator Space https://www.curatorspace.com/. Deadline is Sunday 1st October.