Wigan & Leigh Art Map drop-in sessions
Pop along to talk all things art map over a brew and a biscuit.
Tyldesley Library: Saturday 29th March, 10.30am – 12pm
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Artist’s profiles
Winstanley College student placements
Congratulations to our four placement students who have just finished their placements with us.
Current Opportunities
We Are Explorers CIC Youth Facilitator Job Opportunity
Deadline to apply: 02-04-2025
We Are Explorers CIC are currently hiring for two part-time Youth Facilitator roles. If you’re passionate about supporting young people and creating inclusive spaces, we’d love to hear from you! The role will involve 4 hours per week paid at £15 per hour for a total of £60 per week during term-time. To apply, please submit a CV and a short statement in a format that works for you (500 word cover letter, 500 word document, 2 minute video, or 2 minute voice recording).Please email Jam with your application at jam@weareexplorers.org
Find out more here: Youth Facilitator for Explorers Leigh – Job Details – GM Workforce Hub
Ignite: First Time Arts Council Applicants Online Session
Date: 24-03-2025 18:00 – 20:00
This webinar is an opportunity for you to find out more about what Arts Council England do and how you can apply for funding. The session will cover: An introduction to Arts Council England, ACE main funding programme: National Lottery Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice, How to get started with your application and top tips, Questions & Answers session. Find Out More.
Calling All Artists for An Opportunity To Lead & Design A Series of Creative Missions In A Wigan Community
Due date: 27-03-2025
About: Down to Earth is Wigan and Leigh’s Creative People and Places project working to involve more people than ever before in creative activities. They are on the lookout for an artist/s to lead and design a series of creative missions to bring moments of joy to a community within the Wigan Borough, sparking small connections in well-known and hyperlocal spaces. Find Out More.
Call Out: Access All Artists (Disabled Artists Network) Needs Your Input
Due date: 30-04-2025
About: Are you a disabled artist based in the Wigan borough or Greater Manchester? The Disabled Artists Network is exploring the creation of a new network for disabled artists and want to hear from you! The Old Courts is seeking to co-deliver the ‘Access All Artists’ project with disabled artists. They want to listen to your insights on how they can improve accessibility at The Old Courts and influence other venues in the local arts and culture sector to take a proactive approach to access. To express your interest, click the link provided which will take you to the submission form. Find Out More.
1-1 Online Advice Sessions for New & Early Career Filmmakers with Natasha Hawthornthwaite
About: Natasha Hawthornthwaite is the Co-Founder & Head of Original Content at Northern Heart Films. She is passionate about helping new and early-career filmmakers and doc makers break into the industry. The 30-minute call can help with: Documentary filmmaking advice in general, Story advice, CV advice, Providing feedback on rough cuts (shorts only), Film marketing & PR, Setting up a business, Developing ideas and pitching, General career advice. Follow the link to book via her calendar. Find Out More.
The FreelanceHER Progamme – Applications For Cohort 4 Are Open & Starts Soon!
About: The FreelanceHER 100 programme is an award-winning fully funded training accelerator for women by women, working to launch and grow sustainable businesses across Greater Manchester. Delivered online, this 4-week programme is an exciting, easy-to-access and flexible opportunity for anyone from Greater Manchester who self-identifies as a woman and/or non-binary to learn the ropes of starting their own enterprise. Applicants should be: Aged 16+, self -identify as a woman and/or non-binary, pre-trading, i.e. not yet have an active business, interested in gaining entrepreneurial skills and connecting with like-minded people. FreelanceHER100 recruitment is ongoing, check website for details. Find Out More.