Creative Futures Commission Callout 2024 Calling all emerging artist aged 16 - 25! If you're eager to find your footing as a creative freelancer but need some support developing your creative practise and navigating your first steps into your freelancing life, the Creative Futures Commission 2024 is the opportunity for you. The Creative Futures Commission 2024 offers 6 emerging artists a £500 commission to create new work and 3 months of support in developing your creative practise, skills and network. The programme runs from September - November 2024, with a final sharing in Dec 2024. Early career artists from all creative disciplines are encouraged to apply. As a Creative Futures artist you'll receive: A £500 commission to create a new work A 3-month residency at The Station An opportunity to present your work at The Courts Mentoring bespoke to your creative practise Workshops from industry-leading artists and producers Support broadening your network Opportunities to form a creative community with fellow Creative Future artists Who is the programme for? Open to early career young creatives in all artforms, these paid commissions provide opportunities to develop new work, have studio space and receive industry professional mentoring, alongside opportunities to develop your creative business or career. There are 6 paid commission opportunities available. 3 of the 6 available positions on the Creative Futures programme are for artists who work with music & sound. The other 3 positions on the Creative Futures programme are open to artists from all disciplines. We particularly welcome applications from those who are struggling to find a way forward with their creative practice or career. We encourage applications from those who identify as: Not in employment, education or training From global majority backgrounds Care leavers Those living with disabilities or additional learning needs LGBTQIA+ Living with ill mental health What does the programme include? The paid commission residencies will take place between September - November 2024, with a final sharing in early December 2024. Throughout that period, artists on the Creative Futures programme need to be available on Tuesday throughout the entire commission to work on their projects at The Station, you will receive a studio space. We ask that artists who are considering applying to ensure they can be available on the majority of Tuesdays through Sept - Dec so they can make use of this free work space. Each paid commission will result in a final sharing of work, whether that be an exhibition or live performance. The Creative Futures programme helps young people aged 16 -25 to develop their creative practice and skills. If you are finding it difficult to find your feet as an artist or creative professional, then we can provide the support you need to produce your own work, and develop your networks and skills. Alongside support to develop your commission and creative or artistic practice, our programme will also provide regular free opportunities to turn your passion and work into a profession. All our young creatives have access to: Workshops Networking events Sharing Circle What can I expect? Monthly sessions led by professionals in the Arts and Creative Industries to develop your skills and understanding of the creative sector. Subjects include: - What it means to be a freelancer and how to do it - How to make money from your creative practice including fundraising - Marketing and developing your brand as an artist These events aren’t the regular nerve-racking or awkward networking events! Meet other people in the creative sector in a comfortable and informal environment. We aim to change the structure of “networking” by including guest speakers from the industry and providing friendly events across that bring likeminded young creatives together to share ideas and experiences. Sharing Circles are opportunities to share ideas or work in progress in a safe and friendly environment with peers aged 16 - 25. Bring along your commission as it progresses to receive feedback on their creation(s) or initial thoughts to help take your work further. Where do they take place? These workshops will take place across Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare, in person and online. Networking events take place quarterly in person across Bristol and North Somerset. In person across Bristol and North Somerset. How to Apply Please find our application form at the link below. Applications for the commissions close on Monday 12th August, 5pm. Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd August, please note that you will be required 10:30 AM - 5 PM. APPLY HERE Contact information: Do you have any questions for us? If you have any queries or questions ahead of making an application, or if you would like to speak to anyone about this call out, please email [email protected], or call Eli on 07741 659 917. *There are travel bursaries for people living in North Somerset available through Super Culture* Manage Cookie Preferences How can we help?