Don’t miss: Art and advertising open calls, Future Lions, plus a free workshop at Tate Britain
The creative industry is constantly offering opportunities for designers, artists and general makers and doers to help them excel in their careers. Which is why, every few weeks, we share some of the best job listings, events and programmes on our Opportunities Board.
This week, we’re showcasing a range of creative opportunities, including Future Lions – AKQA and Cannes Lion’s global competition – and an open call for Artichoke, alongside the chance to be mentored by the Advertising Producers Association. Plus, we’ll be at Late at Tate Britain this Friday hosting an interactive workshop on everything you need to know about writing great emails and messages to industry connections. Scroll down to find out more!
Free workshop: How not to get professionally ghosted – Tate Britain X Creative Lives in Progress
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 14th April 2023
Ever sent an email, but then never heard back? Or tried to slide into your favourite creative’s DMs and found yourself left on ‘read’? Whether it’s for a job application, networking, or asking for some advice – writing emails and messages can be tricky. In this interactive workshop, we’ll be guiding you through everything you need to know about writing great emails and messages to industry connections – from thinking through your subject line and being clear about what you want, to knowing when to follow up.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Future Lions 2023 – AKQA
Based: Worldwide
Type: Creative Brief
Opportunity closes: 14th April 2023
Applications are still open for Future Lions – AKQA and Cannes Lion’s annual global competition celebrating young people’s bold ideas. This year’s theme is a call for young people to protect what is most important about our home planet – life itself. Four teams will be selected to pitch their ideas live to Volvo Cars.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Open Call for The Gallery Season Three – Artichoke
Based: Worldwide
Contract: Commission
Opportunity closes: 23rd April 2023
Artichoke is inviting artists aged 18 and over to apply to present artwork as part of the third season of The Gallery. Contemporary art will be exhibited in public spaces traditionally reserved for advertising to stimulate debate around important questions. This year’s theme encourages artists to ask timely questions about origin, inclusivity, belonging, transition and exchange.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Open Call: Artwork for Issue Seven – No Jobs in the Arts
Based: The Midlands
Type: Open Call
Opportunity closes: 25th April 2023
No Jobs in the Arts is on the lookout for visual artwork submissions to be featured in their seventh zine. Open to early-career artists and creatives who are currently living, working, or studying in the Midlands, the theme for the issue is the environment and sustainability. Featured artists will be interviewed, as well as receive a fee of £75.
Read more about this opportunity here.
APA Mentoring – Creative Mentor Network X Advertising Producers Association
Based: London
Type: Mentoring
Opportunity closes: 19th April 2023
Creative Mentor Network and the Advertising Producers Association are jointly organising a 16-week mentorship. Participants will be paired up with an industry professional to find opportunities within the world of advertising and production. This is an opportunity to build professional contacts in the creative industries, develop networking skills, build confidence and make moves towards your future career.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Fast Forward Into... Visual Arts and Curation – 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning
Based: London
Type: Training Programme
Opportunity closes: 20th April 2023
Are you looking to kick-start your career as an artist or curator? In 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning’s next series of workshops, you’ll work closely with industry professionals to explore routes into sustainable creative careers and developing your own projects. You’ll also be able to access employability skills sessions and the organisation’s workspace and facilities after completing the programme, as well as grants to support you on your job hunt.
Read more about this opportunity here.
Free Marketing Workshop – The Marketing Academy Foundation
Based: London
Contract: Workshop
Opportunity closes: 20th June 2023
Supporting young people from tough backgrounds to start a career in marketing, the Marketing Academy Foundation is hosting a free employability workshop designed to help you create a stand-out CV, develop your interview skills and provide insight about the many roles that exists within the sector. You’ll also be paired-up with a career coach to support you with the job-hunting process.
Read more about this opportunity here.
TPF Talks: WorkHorse Collective – The Photography Foundation X Photobook Café
Based: London
Type: Event
Opportunity closes: 24th April 2023
In The Photography Foundation’s next TPF Talks session, the team will be joined by WorkHorse Collective, run by multidisciplinary urban photographers Kat Huber, Becky Morris-Knight and Lee Gavin. They’ll share their process of setting up and maintaining a collective whilst balancing their own creative practices and careers, as well as discuss their process and lessons learned about curation, collaboration and call-outs.
Read more about this opportunity here.
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Written by Creative Lives in Progress