Artists, makers and designers living or working in Salford are invited to propose new public art projects for The Makers District. With no set brief, applicants can submit ideas for permanent or temporary works of any scale, with budgets ranging from £500 to £10,000. Proposals should include a project statement, examples of previous work, budget details and any preferred locations. 

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026 

Love Frequency Promotions and Tangerine are looking for emerging musicians to perform original music at their regular Artist Showcase events. It's a great opportunity to gain live performance experience, connect with other artists, reach new audiences, and build your profile.

Performances are available for solo artists, duos, trios, and full bands, with selected acts invited to perform at paid showcase events.

Light Up the City is offering a paid development opportunity for three emerging producers based in the North West to work alongside From the Other, Quays Culture, and Walk the Plank. 

Over a 10-day contract between October 2026 and March 2027, successful applicants will gain hands-on experience supporting projects presented at events including Salford Everywhere, BEYOND Festival, RHS Garden Bridgewater, and MediaCityUK.

SEE MY WORLD are looking for volunteers to help bring their upcoming Film Festival to life at Contact, Manchester. Opportunities include audience engagement, festival production, artist and filmmaker support, photography, videography and social media.

Volunteers will gain experience across event management, production, audience engagement and more, with expenses covered and opportunities to connect with filmmakers, artists and creatives across the cultural sector.