@keighleycreative are recruiting for two new posts to plan, …

@keighleycreative are recruiting for two new posts to plan, deliver and evaluate their annual Keighley Arts and Film Festival (KAFF) and other related events throughout the year! The two posts, a Festival and Events Director and a Festival and Events Coordinator, are funded for two years, with a possibility of two further years extension. For…

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Applications are still open for our Nurturing Creatives Micr…

Applications are still open for our Nurturing Creatives Micro-Commissions, open to individuals and organisations aged 16-34 in the Lakes and Dales area looking to develop an artistic piece of work, expanding on any developments in response to Covid, or exploring the relationship between wellbeing, creativity and the rural landscape. The £500 commissions can be used…

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@yorkshiredales have announced they have funding for a short…

@yorkshiredales have announced they have funding for a short arts project working with people who are less likely to be engaged with nature, exploring the relationship between taking part in arts activity and people’s connection to nature. The project will engage 10 to 15 people from a group currently known to be under-represented as visitors…

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FUNDING NOW OPEN: UK Community Foundations is pleased to be …

FUNDING NOW OPEN: UK Community Foundations is pleased to be working with @aceagrams to distribute a new fund which will enable communities to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee through culture and creativity. Applicants will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000 and are encouraged to partner with established artists, creatives…

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Applications are now open to submit your work to issue 5 of …

Applications are now open to submit your work to issue 5 of @foldedzine! This issue’s theme is Reflection and Folded are open to letting you Interpret this however you like – the more out there the idea, the better! To submit to the next issue and to view previous work, head over to the link…

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If you’re wanting to spend more time in the great outdoors t…

If you’re wanting to spend more time in the great outdoors this year and connect back to nature, get out and about in @yorkshiredales and @lakedistrictnpa. Both have some incredible views to offer and are home to some of the most beautiful walks in the country. Head over to the link in their bios to…

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If you’re an artist wanting to play at this year’s @42degree…

If you’re an artist wanting to play at this year’s @42degreesfestival, applications are still open! Just head over to the link in their bio to fill in a their application form. We look forward to another year of arts, music and creativeness at this and all the other festivals happening in the Lakes and Dales!…

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Earlier this month we listened to Sarah Bird from @_wildrump…

Earlier this month we listened to Sarah Bird from @_wildrumpus talking all about @hinterlandsfestival’s Soundtrack To Skipton Project and their plans for the next festival with Jonny Dymond on BBC Radio 4. Artistic Director Geoff Bird also joined @drystone_radio last Tuesday to talk through their plans for the short film commission. They’re commissioning a musician…

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Calling all art teachers, educators, and artists! With the…

Calling all art teachers, educators, and artists! With the support of Lakeland Arts, AENW (Artist Educators North West), a network for art educators, established in 2009, is proud to be relaunching in 2022, with a local focus. Join them at a free networking event at @windermerejetty on 5 February at 10am – 12pm. What can…

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Places are now open for our new Youth Voice and Film worksho…

Places are now open for our new Youth Voice and Film workshops, led by @knottedproject and held at @brewery_arts_Kendal. We’re looking for diverse, creative young people aged 16-25 to explore representation in the creative industries which will lead to the creation of a short, inspiring film! To book a place or find out more, please…

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Don’t forget the deadline for @hinterlandsfestival’s Short F…

Don’t forget the deadline for @hinterlandsfestival’s Short Film Commission is 30th January so get your applications in! The commission is open to all genres and forms of filmmaking, and will be premiered at Hinterlands Film Festival in May 2022. Head over to the link in their bio to apply. #HinterlandsFestival #SoundtrackToSkipton #HistoricHighStreets #Skipton #Filmmaker #LiveMoreDoMore

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If you’re wanting to apply for our £500 micro-commissions bu…

If you’re wanting to apply for our £500 micro-commissions but have a couple of questions or you’re unsure about something, we’re holding an Instagram Live Q&A session next Tuesday 1st Feb at 7pm to answer any queries. If you do have any questions, please bring them along and ask on the night or alternatively post…

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An exciting opportunity has come up to work with the fantast…

An exciting opportunity has come up to work with the fantastic @brewery_arts_kendal! They’re looking for a Head of Programme to lead their vibrant live performance programme that brings the world to Kendal, supports exceptional talent, and enriches communities of all ages. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the contemporary music and performing arts…

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Are you a creative person looking to network and create mean…

Are you a creative person looking to network and create meaningful connections with other creatives around you? Taking place on Zoom, @settle.stories invites poets, storytellers, writers, musicians, painters, crafters, photographers, filmmakers – artists of all disciplines to join them. FEAST is an online networking discussion to stimulate you with different conversations with artists you don’t…

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Exciting news – applications for our new Nurturing Creatives…

Exciting news – applications for our new Nurturing Creatives Micro-Commissions are now open! They are open to individual creatives or groups aged 16-34 looking to develop an artistic piece of work to be exhibited in 2022. The micro-commissions offer you a chance to develop a new piece of work or artistic project, expanding on any…

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Are you looking for a new creative career in the Lake Distri…

Are you looking for a new creative career in the Lake District? Our partners Lakeland Arts, @brewery_arts_kendal and @wordsworthgrasmere, under @arts_cumbria, have lots of opportunities for you to join their team and work in the creative industry in the Lake District! These include Head of Programming with Brewery Arts, Visitor Experience Assistant with Lakeland Arts…

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Don’t forget it you’re aged between 16-25, you can apply to …

Don’t forget it you’re aged between 16-25, you can apply to be a part of this year’s Forge Festival through @knottedproject’s Young Company where you will embark on a creative journey with The Knotted Project and exceptional professional artists over a 4-month period, to develop a unique creative response to the theme ‘The Future Fight’.…

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