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Creative Director at CAN

Community Arts North West (CAN) is a leading UK organisation in the field of participatory arts, migration and social change. CAN’s pioneering work aims to create expression and visibility for the diverse communities and artists based in the region through dynamic partnerships and inspirational programmes of work. It is an Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisation and Manchester City Council Cultural Partner 2023-2026.

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Full-time or part-time (four days per week), with regular evening and weekend work.
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£40,000 - £44,000 per annum
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The role will be based in CAN’s office in the Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre.
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Youth-Led Creativity funding

15 Feb 2024 - 17:13 by michelle.foster

The Youth-Led Creativity programme builds on young people's power to make change, use creativity to enhance their lives, develop their careers, and influence the world around them.

The funding is focused on work led by and for young people (aged 14 to 30) who have less access to creative programmes or who are underrepresented in arts and culture. esmee fairbairn foundation logo

This includes young people who:

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Opportunities to get involved Manchester Histories Festival 6-9 June 2024

2 Feb 2024 - 13:51 by michelle.foster

Award-winning Manchester Histories Festival is back for its ninth edition. It will be a four-day programme full of events, including music, performances, talks, showcases, vintage vehicles, crafts, food and more. It is a festival for all, which means there are many opportunities for everyone to get involved. manchester histories

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GMCA Inspire Fund

1 Feb 2024 - 11:29 by michelle.foster

The GMCA Inspire Fund is providing grants of £500 - £2,000 for freelance and independent artists, and small organisations across Greater Manchester.

You may be a musician who would benefit from a new instrument, a small group who needs funds to expand your wardrobe or replace costumes, or a freelance artist who wishes to upskill via a training course.

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Manchester Libraries Christmas Book Gifting Appeal

28 Nov 2023 - 15:38 by michelle.foster

Manchester Central Library Development Trust, the charity that supports the educational and cultural activities of Manchester Libraries, has launched a new cash appeal on justgiving.com to help get stacks of booksbrand new books to children and families. Find out more and donate here

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Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2024

3 Nov 2023 - 11:47 by michelle.foster

The next National Lottery Open Week will take place from Saturday 9 – Sunday 17 March 2024.

The National Lottery open week Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th March 2024To say thank you for the £30 million raised for good causes every week by players, The National Lottery will offer free entry and special offers at a range of participating National Lottery funded venues across the UK, as part of Open Week.

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It Starts With A Spark! Your opportunity to feed into the next cultural strategy

27 Oct 2023 - 10:20 by michelle.foster

Manchester City Council are creating a new 10-year Cultural Strategy for Manchester for 2025-2035. This will be the basis for the city – in collaboration with residents, shareholders, cultural it all starts with a sparkorganisations and creatives – to re-imagine what makes our place distinctive and bring together activities and initiatives under a unified goal for Manchester.

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Six places in a different light

10 Oct 2023 - 08:09 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester to welcome new public art trail to promote mental health awareness this winter

Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We are Willow, has collaborated with global art producer Wild in Art to deliver ‘Six Places In A Different Light’. A series of six striking installations across Greater Manchester to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

The project is funded and supported by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, Salford City Council, The University of Salford, LandsecU+I and Arts Council England.

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