 August is often seen as a quieter time for career opportunities, with holidays and the summer season slowing the pace across the arts and culture sector. But there are still plenty of ways to get involved! This month’s opportunities round-up brings together a selection of roles, commissions, open calls and development opportunities across Lancashire with deadlines this month and into September - offering creative practitioners plenty to explore, apply for and share. Got a Lancashire-based opportunity in the arts to promote? If applications close within the next couple of months, send the details to [email protected] and we'll help spread the word. INCUBATE Professional Development Programme The Old Electric | Blackpool Application Deadline - 3 weeks before each session INCUBATE is a new professional development programme from The Old Electric, designed to support creatives working in Blackpool through a series of paid workshops, skills-sharing sessions and mentoring opportunities to help develop creative practice and careers. Participants can apply for up to three paid sessions, with topics including theatre-making, funding, freelancing, budgeting, facilitation and festival arts. Applications open on Monday 3 August and close three weeks before each individual session. Find Out More ssociate Artist Programme The Dukes | Lancaster Application Deadline: Monday 17 August 2026 The Dukes are looking for up to five theatre makers, companies or creatives from any artistic discipline - including writers, directors, designers, producers and performers-to join their 18-month Associate Artist programme. Associate Artists will receive tailored support to develop their practice and collaborate with The Dukes. To apply, send an expression of interest (maximum one side of A4) explaining why you’d like to be an Associate Artist, along with a CV or summary of your experience, to [email protected] with the subject line "FAO: Emma Nixon – Associate Artist Application". Find Out More OPEN CALL Artist Open Call Lancaster Arts | Lancaster Application Deadline: Monday 24 August 2026DISSENT WORKS is an open call inviting artists from across North Lancashire to respond to Lancaster Arts’ 2026 annual theme, DISSENT. This year’s programme explores the many ways dissent can be expressed through artistic practice. It might be loud or quiet, public or personal, but at its heart is a willingness to question the status quo and imagine how things could be different. Lancaster Arts is seeking work that stands out through the strength of its ideas, the quality of its making, and its thoughtful response to the theme. Whether the work is political, playful, personal, or quietly provocative, artists are encouraged to apply. Find Out More Light Art Commission Light Up The North | Remote Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 11 September Applications are now open for ILLUMINE 2, a light art commissioning opportunity for Black and People of Colour (POC) UK artists. This positive action initiative aims to address the underrepresentation of Black and POC artists at light festivals by supporting the creation of a bold new light installation that will tour festivals across the North of England in 2027/28. The selected artist or collective will receive an £8,000 artist bursary, a production budget of £40,000–£70,000, mentoring and support from the Light Up The North network, and the opportunity to showcase their work at up to six festivals. Whether you're an experienced light artist or exploring the medium for the first time, applications are welcome. Find Out More FUNDING Crowdfund Lancashire Autumn 2026 Round Fund Opens: Thursday 2 July 2026 Application Deadline: Thursday 17 September 2026 The Crowdfund Lancashire Autumn 2026 funding round opens on Thursday 2 July 2026 and closes on Thursday 17 September 2026, with successful pledges announced in October 2026. Organisations could get up to £15,000 to boost projects towards their funding target. Parish and Town Councils and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) can take part too, with up to £5,000 available. Individuals with ideas and businesses who want to benefit their comunity could get £1,500 towards their live crowdfunding campaigns. Crowdfunding campaigns will need to complete by 31 January 2027. TThe Community Funding Team is available to provide advice and one-to-one support throughout the crowdfunding journey. Find Out More OPEN CALL The Whitaker Open The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery | Rawtenstall Submission Deadline: Sunday 4 October 2026 The Whitaker Open is now accepting submissions from artists living, working or studying in the North West of England. Artists at any career stage and working in any medium are invited to submit work for this new exhibition celebrating contemporary art across the region, with the opportunity to exhibit at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery. Awards include a paid commission or artwork purchase worth up to £1,000, art materials, and a People’s Choice Award. Entry costs £5 per artwork (maximum three submissions), with physical works to be delivered between 1–4 October (10am–4pm) and digital submissions accepted online. Find Out More BOARD POSITION Trustee
Blaze Arts | Burnley Application Deadline: RollingBlaze is seeking new volunteer Trustees to help shape the future of its youth-led arts charity. They’re looking for people who are passionate about creativity, committed to diversity and youth leadership, and able to bring skills such as finance, HR, safeguarding or strategic planning. Applications are welcomed in a range of accessible formats, and there’s no fixed deadline, making this a great opportunity to get involved in supporting the next generation of creative leaders across Lancashire. Find Out More Also from Arts Lancashire Comments are closed.
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