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Your national development agency for creativity & culture. Proud to award funds from @dcms & @TNLUK. #LetsCreate! 📸© Mr Wilson's Second Liners, Graham Wynne

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#Opportunity | 📣 Community Grants! Calling sports clubs, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, CICs and charities across the Liverpool City Region! As part of the Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival, grants of £300 - £1000 are available to help make sport and culture more accessible to disabled people. Funding can support inclusive activities, accessible equipment, facility improvements and staff and volunteer training. 🏀 This is a fantastic opportunity to create more opportunities for disabled people across our region, supporting wellbeing, skills and inclusion. 💛 📅 First-round applications close 30 November 2026. Find out more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/4iBxt2u
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CALLING NORTH WEST DANCE-MAKERS we're seeking proposals from NW dancers & #dance-makers for #Turn2027 at Contact #Mcr on 19 March 🔗 turnmcr.posthaven.com 🔵 Partners: hÅb, Cheshire Dance, Contact, Project Auske, supported by @ace_thenorth 📷 Maelstrom Theatre in Turn 2025
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We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Manager, Schools Programme and help lead the delivery of national programmes that support schools, teachers and young people through arts and cultural education. Find out more: bit.ly/4sR51Nf
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We're proud to be supporting a new government-funded book gifting programme, backed by up to £15 million of investment, that will help 300,000 more pre-school children across England access books before they start school. Read the full announcement 👇 gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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"This government has made commitments to the public... And I believe culture delivers on every one of them." 💬 Yesterday, Dawn Airey, Chair of Arts Council England, delivered the opening keynote speech at Governance Now 2026. Read the full speech 👇 bit.ly/3WJjAGL
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🎟️ Early Bird tickets for The Gods Are Not to Blame end on 6 November! Join Utopia Theatre for an afternoon of African theatre, music, culture and community at The Steamworks, Sheffield, on 21 November. Book now: buytickets.at/utopiatheatre/…
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When @dangerville started freelancing, she had to build her community from scratch. As founder of @NECFreelancers, she shares her experience in ‘Finding Work and Networking’ – her chapter of the Freelancers' Handbook. Explore the handbook and directory 👉 bit.ly/47Ny8HN
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As writer and co-editor of the Freelancers’ Handbook, independent cultural consultant @RMapplebeck shares her expertise in the chapter ‘Professional Development for Cultural Freelancers’. Explore Rachel’s tips in the Freelancers’ Handbook 👇 artscouncil.org.uk/freelance…
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Now open: Applications for the National Portfolio 2028-33. 📣 Get all the information you need on our Applicant Hub, including guidance, webinar recordings, an offline application form and more 👇 artscouncil.org.uk/NationalP… Applications close at 12pm (noon) on 15 December 2026.
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Congratulations to @LawnmowersITC as they celebrate their 40th anniversary this year! If you can't catch tomorrow's show, check out the other dates in York, Washington, Scarborough & Hexham! 👇
The Countdown is on. This Saturday! 🎭 It’s A Wonderful Us opens at @northernstage — a funny, heartfelt show full of humour, warmth and wonderful chaos. 📅 Sat 17 Oct, 7:30pm 🎟️ Limited tickets: Book via Northern Stage #ItsAWonderfulUs
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We’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate casual cover teachers in singing, acting and/or dance to join our Saturday Theatre School 💐 ⭐️ 📩 Interested? Please email Naomi at [email protected] with your CV and a short covering letter
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Almost 300 arts organisations, museums and libraries told us about the impact that the hottest summer on record had on them – with many saying they feel ill-prepared for future extreme heat. Explore our survey headlines here 👇 bit.ly/3VK439d
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Today we are publishing a new report on the challenges and opportunities the outdoor, community and small-scale touring sector face, and what we plan to do to strengthen the touring sector. Read the full report and our response 👇 bit.ly/3VDNL1B
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Introducing the Freelancers’ Handbook, a practical guide created by freelancers, for freelancers. 🔖 🔗 Explore the free Handbook and Resources Directory: artscouncil.org.uk/freelance…
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Our #MusicGrowthPackage Sector Bodies Programme is investing £837,750 in 11 established sector bodies to help build the infrastructure for good growth, and strengthen support, skills, networks and opportunities across the UK. Find out more: bit.ly/46UGltj
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🎭 5,909+ young people and 4,767 adults took part in activities and workshops during Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. 🌟 Find out more about the year in the spotlight 👉 rochdale.gov.uk/news/article… #RochdaleTownOfCulture @ace_thenorth @SammyWeaverPoem
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Do you work in youth-led practice across the arts sector? Book now for a FREE event & hear from key voices & get practical guidance, resources & useful insights. buff.ly/ss4KsJj Unleashed: North West: 6 October 2026; 11am - 3pm Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
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We are delighted that The Big Malarkey Festival has been nominated in the ‘Remarkable Tourism Event Award of the Year’ for the 2026/27 REYTAs This year's vote is open to the public! So please go ahead and vote here: visitengland-chapters.secure…
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🖼️As work continues on Touchstones Rochdale ready for its completion in summer 2027, our partner Your Trust are #recruiting a project manager to support the re-opening 👉 yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/proj…
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We're hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Officer, Governance and help shape governance practice across Arts Council England. £38,689 plus excellent benefits 💷 Manchester or Birmingham (hybrid) 📍 Apply now 👇 bit.ly/4x2gaeC
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