Community Post Type: Callouts

The team are currently recruiting for three Emerging Artists to support the work they do at Cartwheel Arts.

This is a paid mentoring and training opportunity aimed at people aged 18+ who are at the start of their career and interested in developing as an artist and delivering workshops within communities.

The placement will match the emerging artists with a professional freelance artist who will provide mentoring and shadowing alongside a comprehensive training programme from the Cartwheel staff team.

They’re particularly interested in applications from those currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including racially diverse applicants and applicants from low socio-economic backgrounds.

They will also prioritise applications from people who currently live, work or study in Rochdale, Bury, Oldham or Wigan.

https://www.cartwheelarts.org.uk/make-a-difference/jobs/

InterAct Stroke Support are an award winning charity that take professional actors into hospitals and read to stroke patients.

They are looking to expand their Manchester team of actors as they prepare to deliver their reading service at Trafford General hospital. A reading session on a ward lasts 2 hours, and they pay £35 per session.

They also pay travel expenses to and from the hospital. Interested actors need to be at least double vaccinated.  Please send your CV, and a covering letter to CEO Nirjay Mahindru, InterAct Stroke Support, with subject heading MANCHESTER, and send it to nirjay@interactstroke.org

On the 2nd July  at Liverpool’s Central Library, Ignite Liverpool is hosting an event  to discuss the topic ‘Liverpool 2050: how can we build a resilient city – one that is thriving, fair and sustainable?’

As part of this they are looking for makers, doers, innovators, enthusiasts and helpers to share ideas, plans and projects on the following areas:

Transport

Transport is the second-largest contributor to carbon emissions in Liverpool. So what does travel look like in 2050? Is it hydrogen and electric, or pedal and public powered?

Food

We’ve experienced a number of shocks over recent years that show we don’t have food security in the UK – does resilience lie with our food co-ops, growers, allotmenteers, faith groups, foodbanks and zero-waste communities?

Energy

Similarly, we know the UK does not have energy security, or a particularly comprehensive plan to decarbonise and future-proof the system – so how are big public projects, local energy communities and individuals combining efforts here?

Homes and communities

Our homes are the places we’re supposed to feel safe – but many are trapped with high rent, high bills and more – where are the communities in the city bold enough to reimagine the place we call home?

They’re really keen to have Liverpool-specific talks – what has worked, what hasn’t and what are some potential solutions for the future?

Ignite Liverpool has been running events in Liverpool since 2010 and has had hundreds of speakers over those years.

Their lightning fast talks are achieved by making sure everyone talks in the same format…. a 20 slides powerpoint with their talk delivered in 5 minutes. Enlightening Liverpool one talk at a time.

If you would like to take part at this special event you’ll need to let them know by filling in a form on their website first and be willing to prepare that fast paced 20 slide presentation.

You can find out more here on their website: https://igniteliverpool.com/ignite-liverpool-futures-2022/

Altru Drama CIC are now casting for a talented, enthusiastic, and committed actor for ‘How to be Happy’ which will tour in May – July 2022.

The role is available due to a recasting; therefore, they are specifically looking for an actor from the Global Majority.
they welcome applications from actors from the following backgrounds:

African or Caribbean, South Asian, East or Southeast Asian, or mixed heritage, or other people of the Global Majority (This includes but is not exclusive to people of Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller
heritage).

The actor must also be a driver and aged 23+ (This is due to restrictions on driving a hire van for the project)
DBS required (they can support this process if you don’t have a DBS)

How to be Happy is a play about looking for happiness and finding your way in the world.

• 45 minute performance
• Performed to Year 8 and 9 pupils
• No workshops
• Touring nationally (31st May – 8th July inclusive of rehearsal)
• 4 week tour

Luca (15):

Has disappeared into a world of computer games. Confident but seems a bit lost. Luca was originated by a male identifying actor through R&D, but we are open to the option of Luca being played by a male, female or nonbinary identifying actor.

Fee: ITC minimum. (Based on a 6 day contract as there will be weekend travel days, exact amount per week £494.00)

To apply see here

Closing date: 16 May

‘Not a cloud in the sky’ – A Convenience Gallery open call exhibition about Parks in a park.

Convenience is hitting the road again and this time we are on a trip over to Birkenhead Park, In July for their 175th Birthday, and bringing some programming along for the ride. Birkenhead Park is a place of historical and International significance as the first municipal park in the world and we’re really excited to bring a project and artists to their visitor centre space.

This will be a collective exhibition about all things parks. Along with a few surprise bits of programming too.

To curate this exhibition they’re hosting a call for artists in the north west. For every new space they go to, they like to lead an open call to invite new artists, ideas and people, to shape their programming and make sure it’s reflective and responsive to the community we sit in.

The brief is simple: Art about Parks. What is your experience of parks? Do you have a favourite? Think about memories and moments, a feeling, a funny story, nostalgia of youth, the wildlife, habitats, design, ponds, trees, activities, community groups, clubs, history, or something else that relates to parks personally for you, they’d love for you to submit. They want this to be a fun and engaging exhibition for people in the local community.

They’re looking to feature 10 – 20 artworks for this opportunity.

Closing date: 1st June

Responses to call out by: 9th June.

Show runs: July 16th – 29th

For more information and details on application please follow the link to the Google form. Fill out the form to complete your application and if you have an issue with the form please contact: conveniencegallery@outlook.com

Link to Google form here

‘Not a cloud in the sky’

A Convenience Gallery open call exhibition about Parks in a park.

Convenience is hitting the road again and this time we are on a trip over to Birkenhead Park, In July for their 175th Birthday, and bringing some programming along for the ride. Birkenhead Park is a place of historical and International significance as the first municipal park in the world and we’re really excited to bring a project and artists to their visitor centre space.

This will be a collective exhibition about all things parks. Along with a few surprise bits of programming too.

To curate this exhibition we’re hosting a call for artists in the north west. For every new space we go to, we like to lead an open call to invite new artists, ideas and people, to shape our programming and make sure it’s reflective and responsive to the community we sit in.

The brief is simple: Art about Parks. What is your experience of parks? Do you have a favourite? Think about memories and moments, a feeling, a funny story, nostalgia of youth, the wildlife, habitats, design, ponds, trees, activities, community groups, clubs, history, or something else that relates to parks personally for you, we’d love for you to submit. We want this to be a fun and engaging exhibition for people in our local community.

We’re looking to feature 10 – 20 artworks for this opportunity.

Deadline: 1st June

Responses to call out by: 9th June.

Show runs: July 16th – 29th

For more information and details on application please follow the link to the Google form. Fill out the form to complete your application and if you have an issue with the form please contact: conveniencegallery@outlook.com

Apply: Link to Google form

Thanks for reading and we look forward to seeing your applications!

Are you looking to progress as an artist?

Soundcamp is a 12-week training and artist development programme that started back in 2018. Funded by Youth Music and partnered with Thirty Pound Gentleman.

Starting off with a two-week Bootcamp, at the end of this duration, 12 artists will be selected to progress onto the 12-month mentorship programme.

See the flyer below for more details or email projects@reformradio.co.uk to get involved.

Baltic Creative CIC is seeking to appoint two new board members in 2022. We are keen to ensure we have the vision, capacity and skills to oversee the next phase of our ambitious and inclusive growth plans and continue to sustain the Creative and Digital sector in the region.

Baltic Creative was established in 2009, with the ambition to support the growth of Creative & Digital industries in Liverpool, through the development of property. Through a sector-led, community ownership model we now manage 120,000 sq./ft of space, supporting 180 companies and 650 jobs. We have been the catalyst for the regeneration and establishment of the Baltic Triangle area; and the place for the C&D sector in Liverpool to prosper.

In 2020 we changed our Memorandum & Articles, broadening our concept and remit to cover the Liverpool City Region’s six boroughs. Our ambition is to own and manage 500,000 sq./ft across the region by 2026 supporting 600 companies and 3,000 jobs.

This change also allows us to offer remuneration to Board members. The aim is to attract a wider, more diverse pool of applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from younger applicants and those from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. The directorships offer a payment of £2,400 per annum and coverage of other reasonable expenses, including care responsibility costs.

About the Role

Board members attend four meetings per year and participate in the life and culture of the organisation and community. This may include supporting the management team and advocating for the sector in an inclusive and positive way. Board meetings are currently held on the last Tuesday of the month in January, April, July and October. They normally last 2 hours.

We are looking to fill two roles focused on property and place. Experience and commitment to the creative and digital sector in our region is essential. Please refer to the Job Description and if relevant, include your experience or skills, focussing on property and place, area development or regeneration.

The term of the role is for 3 years, with an additional 3 years renewable in agreement with the board.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the work we do and think you could make a positive influence on the C&D sector and our organisation, please apply by submitting the following documents to info@baltic-creative.com by Monday 16^th May 2022:

• A one-page covering letter referring to the Job Description and Person Specification
• A CV, maximum of two pages
• A completed Equal Opportunities form

We will invite shortlisted prospective board members to meet our Chair, Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs, and other existing board members the week commencing 23rd May via Zoom.

Equal Opportunities

Baltic Creative CIC is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, income or disability status.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly people with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic communities.

Baltic Creative commit to encouraging equality and diversity among our employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our team to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each individual to feel respected and able to give their best.

Title: Director of Baltic Creative CIC
Salary: Non-executive, £2,400 pa plus expenses
Deadline: Monday 16th May 2022
Responsible to: Baltic Creative Board

As part of Birkenhead Sings Bloom Building and Coffee are launching the Bloom Building Choir.

If you have ever wanted to sing with others, this is your chance. There’s no auditions and everyone is welcome.

Want to get involved?

When? Every Wednesday from 11th May (6-8pm).

Where? Bloom Building, 3 Abbey Close CH41 5FQ

For more information contact niamh@bloombuilding.co.uk and follow Bloom Building and Coffee on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

Hopeful and Glorious is delighted to be curating the makers market at the National Festival of Making. The market will take place on Saturday June 11th 2022 at Blackburn Cathedral.

For details on how to apply visit https://hopefulandglorious.co.uk/apply/. They are looking for a wide range of high quality craft and design created by makers across the UK.

A high volume of applications are expected so please submit your application as early as possible.