Jobs & Opps
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MAKE SPACE Initiative
Creative Community Hubs Network
The Creative Community Hubs Network are delighted to be launching the new MAKE SPACE Initiative in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, that will provide community members, artists, and practitioners the opportunity to hire space in venues across the Creative Community Hubs network at no financial cost – thereby breaking down barriers to accessing affordable creative space in the city of Edinburgh. Artists, practitioners, and community members can hire spaces across the Creative Community Hubs Network, free of charge, between September 2024 and March 2025. This is a great opportunity for the Network to support artist development and community activities both locally and across the city of Edinburgh. We have a total of 300 hours across the network for you to book, 30% of which will be reserved for artists and organisations who work with/are local to the Hubs. Spaces are available at; Craigmillar Now; The Crannie; Duncan Place Community Hub; granton:hub; North Edinburgh Arts; Out of the Blue Drill Hall; Southside Community Centre; and WHALE Arts. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT’S AVAILABLE AND TO MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY, PLEASE READ OUR GUIDANCE DOCUMENT LINKED BELOW.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Photography bursery open call
Rebecca Vassie Trust
REBECCA VASSIE MEMORIAL AWARD 2025 Deadline: Monday 31 March 2025 5pm Who can apply: An early-to-mid-career photographer in or from the UK The award: £2,000 to undertake a narrative photography project with a social or political context; mentorship; support from the Trust towards public and industry exposure of the work; mentorship from Shutter Hub. How to apply: Full submission information at www.rebeccavassietrust.org Judges include: Caroline Hunter (Guardian), Emma Lynch (BBC) and Jennifer Thatcher (critic and curator)
Location: UK
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Office Manager
Daysix
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised, and self-motivated Office Manager to manage all aspects of our workspace, streamline related operations, and contribute to the wellbeing and productivity of our team. This role is central to ensuring our office environment is a space that supports creativity and collaboration while embodying our values of integrity, taking initiative and pride in the work we do, and adopting a people-focussed approach throughout. Please see the full job description on our website careers page and apply through the link there. https://daysix.co/about/careers
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Sponsorship for Rural Organisations
Culture & Business Scotland
Wednesday 2 April 2025 | 9.30am-12.30pm | Online £85 + VAT for C&BS members | £125 + VAT for non-members You don’t need a business park, office block or manufacturing hub on your doorstep to attract sponsorship! Find out how to maximise opportunities outside cities and the central belt with Alice Samtoy in this insightful online session. Partnerships between culture and business organisations offer excellent opportunities to build and strengthen wider fundraising activities for regional and rural organisations. However, the fundraising landscape for rural organisations is often markedly different from central-belt or city-based fundraising. Sponsorship expert Alice Samtoy gives you a great foundation for making the most of your unique cultural assets within the corporate landscape.
Location: Online
Deadline: 2 April 2025
Textile Artist or Fashion Designer
Paradigm Shift Open Studio
Hello, I run a retail/open sewing and knitting manufacture space in Leith. There are several oppertunities available. Shop retail Looking for items that are conceptual, designed around a theme and with a sustainable/ciruclar ethos Artist Talk I am looking to host artists talks quarterly from people working in the practice of fashion, textiles or photography. Primarily although open to others. Workshop Host The venue is available for hire to host your own workshops. Please get in touch or look on the website for more information
Location: 9 Tolbooth Wynd, The Shore, Leith
Deadline: 4 April 2025
creative soundLAB: Music Networking and Showcase Event
opera.agency
creative soundLAB: MARCH 2025 Music Networking and Showcase Event Welcome to another exciting evening of music and connections! Join us at creative soundLAB where artists, producers, and music enthusiasts come together to share their passion for creativity. This in-person gathering offers a unique opportunity to network and interact with super-talented musicians, composers sound designers and explore, discover sample perfect music, audio and sound for your creative multimedia projects. Join the conversations and immerse yourself in a world of innovative sounds and vibrant energy! WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? Creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound in creative projects. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. BONUS*: Presenting more exciting animation works from super-talented animators and introducing the 'LOOPS' platform. Light Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. At creative soundLAB MARCH 2025, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this regular audio event that will take your sound game to the next level. We hope to see you there! --- [*] Actual programme may differ from published programme.
Location: Bright Red Triangle Startup Studio, 10 Bainfield Drive Edinburgh EH11 1AR.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Director
Edinburgh City of Literature Trust
We are looking for a new Director for the world’s first City of Literature. Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust are delighted to say that we're looking for a Director to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead an organisation at the heart of Edinburgh’s literary community and an international network of 53 UNESCO Cities of Literature in 39 countries. As Director you will bring strategic, artistic, financial and people leadership to build our UNESCO designation, develop Edinburgh as a literary city and place Edinburgh at the heart of an international literary community. In a small organisation with big ambitions, our Director will be an all-rounder with outstanding organisation and management skills, able to plan strategically for the future and willing to be hands on to get there. If you care deeply about literature in all of our lives, are interested in the possibility of joining us, we would love to hear from you. For more information, you can download the recruitment pack via the link.
Location: Edinburgh City
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Musical Director
Springwell Golden Voices
Musical Director Wanted for Vibrant Community Choir of Over 55s Are you passionate about music and inspiring others? Do you have experience working with diverse age groups and fostering a sense of community through song? We’re looking for a talented Musical Director to lead our lively SATB choir of people aged 55 and over.
Location: Craiglockhart Church Edinburgh
Deadline: 1 April 2025
Philanthropy Across the Pond with Chapel & York
Culture & Business Scotland
Thursday 3 April 2025 | 2pm-3pm | Online FREE for C&BS members | £35 + VAT for non-members Join us for some inspiration on how to start thinking about fundraising in the US with Nancy Bikson and Heather Hill from international fundraising consultancy Chapel & York. You’ll gain a broad understanding of the philanthropic landscape, information about the Chapel & York US Foundation, and have the chance to find out more about how to fundraise across the pond.
Location: Online
Deadline: 3 April 2025