Community Post Type: Callouts

Would you like to develop skills in participatory arts practice, working with artists and communities within a Library setting? Join the team at Sefton Libraries on their creative projects as their new Cultural Learning and Participation Apprentice!

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training for those who want to learn new skills and gain a qualification while working.

Sefton Library service are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 18-month programme.

Your duties will include: developing cultural activities and community engagement within the library service; plan, organise and co-ordinate artistic and cultural heritage workshops, activities, talks, events and community engagement projects, using online content and social networks as appropriate; support the Senior Development Manager in the delivery of our creative program, with a particular emphasis on community engagement in Netherton.

Qualification: Level 3 Cultural Learning and Participation

Salary: £9,292 – £18,378 per annum (age dependent NMW)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Fixed term for 18 months

This post will be based at Netherton Activity Centre Library, Fleetwoods Lane, Netherton L30

For an application pack please contact apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

Please find more information and a downloadable Job Description and Person Specification here: https://humanlibraries.co.uk/cultural-learning-participation-apprentice/

Shielded In The Community is a disabled-led project run in partnership with DaDa Fest and funded by Liverpool City Council.

Mandy Redvers-Rowe is a disabled writer based in Liverpool. Working with producer Harriet Warnock and Assistant Producer Robyn Bowyer. Together they’re delivering this project with a wonderful team of disabled and neurodiverse artists.

All of them had to shield in 2020 and 2021 but, although for many the restrictions have now been lifted, there are still a significant number of people who have to continue to shield.

They are asking Disabled and/or neurodiverse people who live in the north-west of England to take part in this project by responding artistically to their shielding experience – whatever their current shielding status.

To take part online simply watch one or more of the short videos created by the artists working on the project and they will help you get started.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjqYDKpJPdLewqoPZfGKdw/featured

Your response can take any format you like.

Responses should be emailed to shieldedinfo@gmail.com

Closing date for all submissions is Midnight, 17th July

In 2023, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) will be celebrating its 125 Anniversary.  The work of LSTM has saved millions of lives, kickstarted extraordinary medical breakthroughs, democratised care across the globe and won a Nobel Prize.

The city of Liverpool is proud to be the home to LSTM – a city of music, storytelling and culture of which scientific discovery and creativity is at the heart.

To mark this extraordinary anniversary, but more importantly to look forward to what LSTM is hoping to achieve in the future, LSTM and Culture Liverpool have come together to create a unique arts and engagement project – Alchemy.

What is it?

Alchemy will bring together up to 10 extraordinary scientists with 10 leading artists to collaborate and create a series of new public realm commissions

These artworks will each tell the story of the research and development the scientists are working on and in doing so create exciting and accessible ways for audiences to engage in the work of LSTM.

Individually these works will be a deep dive into the art of science, yet collectively will tell a story about human ingenuity, creative curiosity and the joy of discovery.

Why are they doing it?

Alchemy will achieve a number of aims:

• Celebrate and showcase the incredible work of the global scientific communities in LSTM in pushing forward the boundaries of medical science.
• Create a platform for a wide and diverse range of artists
• Be a key building block in the evolving narrative of Liverpool as a centre for culture and science
• Create a unique and compelling ‘outdoor gallery’ which will move the audience around key parts of the city centre which relate to the subject
• Create a launching off point to inspire a wide range of audiences to find out more
• Create a ‘global gallery’ to engage audiences in LSTM partner organisations across the world

What are they looking for?

They are looking for artists who:

• Have a history of creating high quality work for the public realm
• Are willing to work in collaboration with a scientist from LSTM to co-create a concept
• Have a history of producing work at scale and which is widely accessible

They have a particular interest in working with artists from;

Liverpool City Region

The countries in which LSTM operates – particularly in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia including Malawi, Kenya, South Sudan and Zimbabwe.

They are looking for responses from; painters, film makers, graphic designers, games makers, sculptors, muralists and everything in between

 Timeline

Expression of Interest from artist – Friday 24 June 

Please send an email which includes:

Name

Where you are based

A portfolio or link to artist website

A short paragraph on your work and why you are interested in this project

Submit to eliza.willis@liverpool.gov.uk before 12.00 on Friday 24 June

Artists shortlisted and confirmed – Friday 1 July

Initial meeting with scientists – w/c 25 July 

Stage 1 development – August – October

Please be aware you will need to be available for either in person or virtual meetings with the scientist you are working with during this period.

Initial proposals and costings – November

Final works commissioned – December

Artwork installation – May 2023

Alchemy opens – Friday 26 May 2023

Runs until end of 2023

 

Physical Fest present a series of workshops with leading practitioners this July in collaboration with Unity.  

Physical Fest is a bi-annual International Physical Theatre Festival run by Tmesis Theatre. Their next full festival will be 2023, but this year we are hosting a range of workshops for you to enjoy!

Workshop Line-Up:

Mon 4th – Wed 6th July, 10am – 5pm: Devising – John Wright
Wed 6th July, 6pm – 8pm: Chekov’s Personal Atmospheres – Ben Philips
Thu 7th July, 10am – 5pm: The Expressive Ensemble – Tmesis
Thu 7th July, 6pm – 8pm: The Art of Play – Teatro Pomodoro
Fri 8th & Sat 9th July, 10am – 5pm: Effortlessly Funny – Jamie Wood 

To find out more about the individual events click here.

Applications to become a board member of St George’s Hall Charitable Trust are now being welcomed by St George’s Hall Charitable Trust is inviting people to apply and become a member of their board.

Trustees act as key ambassadors for St George’s Hall, raising awareness and funds to protect, preserve and enhance the Grade I listed status of their iconic neoclassical landmark.

More details on the Trust and how to apply can be found here.

Applications are open until Friday 15 July. 

The LCVS Community Impact Fund helps voluntary sector organisations and registered charities do even more to build stronger communities across Liverpool and Merseyside.

How does it work?

Eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to £3,000 for projects that meet one or more of our four main priority areas:

• Health
• Education
• Income stability
• Arts and Culture

Applications will be assessed on the impact that the project will have on the lives of those who benefit. We’re looking for projects that help make a change for those most in need.

What you can apply for

Health and Well Being

Projects that support healthy communities and encourage participation, especially (but not exclusively) with older people or those with health conditions.

Education

Projects that promote learning across the age groups, help people develop new skills and achieve their full potential.

Income Stability

As part of a commitment to reducing inequality and supporting financial stability and independence, successful applications will be those detailing initiatives specifically designed to tackle and reduce poverty.

Arts and Culture

We believe that Arts and Culture play an important role in terms of the social benefits for health, education and community cohesion and will be looking for projects that use arts and cultural activities that bring communities and generations together.

Important information

We only fund activities that can evidence the outcomes for those most in need in Liverpool and across Merseyside.

Based upon the high level of applications in previous years, we can only fund projects that align with our priority areas. Unfortunately, it’s for this reason that some good projects won’t be considered.

Please note: play schemes are not eligible as they are funded through other programmes.

Who can apply?

Organisations must be registered charities, or have charitable aims as part of their governing document, and must be able to register with the Charity Commission if their income exceeds £5,000.

In addition, organisations must have:

• At least two cheque signatories
• An adopted Constitution or set of rules and have a bank account in the name of the organisation or group
• An appropriate child/vulnerable adult safeguarding policy and procedure where applicable and evidence that staff and volunteers are DBS checked.

Community Interest Companies

A Community Interest Company is a specific legal model registered with both Companies House and the CIC Regulator. Community Interest Companies can apply for funding, as long as they satisfy the following criteria:

• The CIC must have at least 3 directors and be able to demonstrate how they have engaged with local people to identify the need.
• The application is to fund charitable activity*

*Charitable activity means activity that supports a charitable purpose, as defined by the Charity Commission, and that meets the public benefit requirement as detailed in the Charities Act 2011.

To see the full guidance document, please click here.

To apply, please click here.

Working Hours: 16 hours (2 days) per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Fee: £25/hour (£400/week)

Contract: Fixed term freelance position for 9 months (36 weeks) with a view to extend (subject to funding)

TLC-St Luke’s is seeking a freelance artist to provide leadership and direction to their Arts Project, providing a solid foundation from which the project can grow and flourish.

TLC-St Luke’s is a small charity that has been delivering Arts and Mental Health Drop-In Projects for almost 30 years in the central Manchester area. They work with adults who experience mental or emotional distress, including some who have a psychiatric diagnosis.

Formerly based at a local church and community centre, we are now based in Ardwick and Longsight, working from community venues.

The Art Project works with a team of professional artists delivering arts projects to groups and individuals and is based at Pool Arts in Ardwick, our sister organisation. They work to improve the quality of life for people living in the community with a mental health problem through participation in the arts.

If you are a practising artist with knowledge and experience in:

• Facilitating artistic sessions
• Providing management and direction to a team
• Networking with local and national organisations, funders and individuals
• Fundraising
• Finance and governance of a charitable organisation

They would love to hear from you.

You can download further information and details of how to apply here https://bit.ly/3GG6KNi or send an email to stlukesmanchester@gmail.com putting ‘Art Project Manager’ in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications is Monday 13th June at 5.00pm.

Interviews will be held during the evenings of 17th and 20th June. Following this, no more than three candidates will be invited to attend the Art Drop-In on either Tuesday 21st or Tuesday 28th June to deliver a taster workshop to their participants.

The role is expected to commence in July, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The team are looking for committed volunteers to play a key part in realising this year’s Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (Thursday 7 – Sunday 17 July)

Key events we are looking for support include:

Performances: LAAF launch event (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Fri 7 July); London Syrian Ensemble (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Fri 15 July), Curfew (Unity Theatre, Sat 16 July)
Visual art exhibitions: Yemen in Conflict (various sites) and Impressions from an Archive/Hannaa Hamdache (Exhibition Research Lab, LJMU)
Family Day (Sefton Park Palm House, Sunday 17 July)

Volunteers will need to be available during the festival period and ideally commit to 2 shifts. The role will give volunteers practical experience of event support, audience engagement and artist liaison. It is a great opportunity to work closely with their team on an international festival.

Travel expenses will be covered, along with expenses towards lunch, if applicable for the shift.

A full volunteer induction will be held in Liverpool before the festival.

Please complete the online form before 17 June: https://www.arabartsfestival.com/call-for-festival-volunteers/

Christmas Dinners for Care Leavers was set up in 2013, with the aim of no Care Leaver (aged 16-25) being alone on Christmas Day.

The project is organised nationally, and run by local volunteers, supported by the Gold From The Stone Foundation, established by Lemn Sissay OBE, broadcaster and poet who grew up In Care. (www.goldfromthestone.org.uk)

Many of the young people are living alone and have little or no family support, so Christmas can be an isolating and distressing time. The aim is to create a day to remember and to make joyful memories of Xmas, which they may not have experienced before.

Everything – food, venue, entertainment, gifts – is of a high standard to reflect the value of the guests and they are asking you to open your heart to show these young people that the Liverpool community cares about them. They are also gifted a handmade quilt, made by a national group of volunteers – Quilts For Care Leavers – of a size big enough to wrap themselves in. A hug they can keep.

The event would not be possible without the support of local companies and individuals who provide valuable products and services to make an unforgettable Christmas.

Would you be willing to sponsor a (Venue/donation/food etc) to help with this year’s event? They would ensure your donation will be acknowledged in social media shoutouts and in their event programme.

If you wish to support them, they would be happy to discuss this and answer any questions you may have.

Please contact them on Liverpoolclcd@gmail.com or donate on: https://www.gofundme.com/f/liverpool-care-leavers-christmas-dinner

The street piano festival that hits all the right notes, Tickle The Ivories, is back in Liverpool ONE and they are on the hunt for Liverpool’s most entertaining pianists and performers.

From singer-songwriters, and concert pianists to the occasional ivory tickler or full-scale dance troupe, you can showcase your musical talent in front of the Liverpool ONE crowds. You never know who might be passing by while you’re performing!

Tickle The Ivories, held 1 July-11 September, is the perfect platform for you to:

• Try out & show off your piano skills as a solo performer, a band, theatre act, dance group, choir and more!
• Showcase your new music.
• Busk or raise money for a charity/organisation.

You can pre-book slots to guarantee your performance times and ensure a piano is all yours! Pre-booking also guarantees promotion on the Liverpool ONE website and their rather large social channels. You just need to ensure you play one the pianos as part of your performance.

Tickle The Ivories has enticed many hidden musicians out of the woodwork over the past 12 years, providing access to this wonderful musical instrument and giving musicians the opportunity to share their creativity by performing in public.

The festival sparks conversation and changes the dynamics of a space, filling the streets with delightful melodies and allowing the public to express themselves. So head along and join them to be part of this special annual festival, so beloved by Scousers and the thousands of city visitors.

Book a slot

Tickle the Ivories is open to everyone, so if you’d like to book a slot they’d love to hear from you! You can book a performance slot via the online form here.

If you have any questions, or would simply like to book your slots directly with Chris the Tickle Programmer, please email him on chris@culture.org.uk.