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Welcome to your monthly round up of news, callouts, funding and jobs for Wandsworth creatives and the culture sector. We are London Borough of Culture 2025. |
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London Borough of Culture News & Opportunities |
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The Wandsworth Way: Audio Actors Wanted
Famous novelist Tash returns to Wandsworth after decades to research her book, hiring local driver Mike. They clash at first, but sparks fly.
Theatre503 & Riverside Radio, in partnership with Wandsworth Council, seek two professional actors to be leads for a radio soap opera with Wandsworth at its heart. This paid role is for actors with a Wandsworth connection (residence, education, or work).
Recording runs throughout the year. Pay is £200 per day (max 10 days). Audio experience is essential, community facilitation experience is desirable. Please include any unavailability (April 2025- Feb 2026) in your application. More details of the characters can be found on our website.
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London Borough of Culture Internships
Are you a Wandsworth based arts or cultural organisation? Apply to host a London Borough of Culture intern for 6-months from September 2025!
The internship programme provides a unique opportunity to support 9 young people, aged 18 – 25, to benefit from a full time, paid position for 6-months, in Wandsworth-based arts organisations. Wandsworth Council will pay the interns London Living Wage and they will work full time (36 hours per week) in your organisation.
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Culturally Mindful: Global Majority Artists Call-out
A scheme for Wandsworth-based artists to develop your practice through paid training and residencies! From June 2025- March 2026, 10 artists will co-design creative health projects with NHS and local groups.
We are looking for artists that are age 25+, global majority, and have 3+ years in arts/health/community work. Applicants must be studying, living, or working in Wandsworth. Those selected will receive paid training and residency, materials budgets, mental health first aid, group psychotherapy and peer support and much more.
Deadline for applications: Sun 13 April
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Culturally Mindful: Call for Grassroots Organisations
Are you a grassroots organisation in Wandsworth committed to improving community health and wellbeing? Do you want to integrate creativity into your support services? This is your chance to take part in an exciting sector development programme that brings together local organisations and Global Majority artists to co-design culturally relevant creative health initiatives.
Deadline for applications: Sun 13 April
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Applications now open for Happy Streets Festival!
Happy Streets is a free indoor and outdoor, multi-artform festival aimed at people living and working in Nine Elms to promote happiness and wellbeing. Commissioned by Wandsworth Council and produced by Swans Events, the festival presents a varied programme of high-quality performances and creative opportunities, as well as signposting residents and visitors to local initiatives that support HAPPINESS & WELLBEING.
The festival is taking place on Sat 5th & Sun 6th July.
We are seeking applications from artists, community groups and local organisations to help develop the 2025 festival programme. Proposals for activities, events and performances should explore at least one of the following themes: wellbeing, creativity, community, sustainability, nature. Complete the form below to apply If you have problems accessing the application form, please contact hello@swansevents.co.uk.
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Wandsworth Arts Fringe Grantees Announced!
Wandsworth Council and London Borough of Culture have awarded30 projects taking place through WAF 2025 with grants. All WAF 2025 grantees contribute to LBOC's core themes of using art and culture as a tool to improve people's lives, whilst representing the rich diversity of Wandsworth and WAF.
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Liberty 2025: Festival Producer Job
CRIPtic Arts are delivering Liberty 2025 – a festival of work by disabled artists happening in September 2025 as part of London Borough of Culture.
They are seeking an experienced disabled Producer who will work to deliver this festival, supported by their Lead Producer and Artistic Director.
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South London Storytelling: Festival Of The Dead
Call out for creatives who can speak to death practices from different cultures. Streatham Cemetery are planning a multicultural gathering on Sat 1 Nov (All Souls Day) and wish to engage as fully as possible with the many different cultures of residents in the borough.
For more details of how to be involved contact southlondonstorytelling@gmail.com
Instagram: @festival_of_the_dead.
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Steve Reeves Before We Were Proud
Before We Were Proud is a project that documents the personal histories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community.
As Britain gradually embraces a more open-minded perspective, it’s easy to overlook the not-so-distant past when individuals within the LGBTQ+ community faced both physical and mental abuse, often living under the threat of arrest and imprisonment. Fear, shame, and isolation were prevalent for those whose sexual identities deviated from the majority.
This project aims to preserve the stories of those who have lived through this significant transformation in our society, ensuring that their voices and experiences are never forgotten.
Instagram: @stevereevesphotographer
If you have a story to tell and would like to participate in this project, please get in touch.
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Volunteer as a Putney Arts Theatre Trustee
Putney Arts Theatre are looking for trustees to join the board of our charity this year. Ideal volunteers will have an interest in the arts and community engagement, and the creative development and well being of young people and adults.
As a member of the Board of Trustees you will contribute to the maintenance and development of Putney Arts Theatre and the work of their resident companies. Attend meetings of the Board, the Annual General meeting and Strategy Away days each year. Actively engage in and contribute to two sub-committees and attend meetings between Board meetings. Support their small dedicated staff team and volunteers with advice in your area of expertise. Attend some events and public performances at Putney Arts Theatre and more.
This is an unpaid voluntary position.
Closing date: Wed 30 April
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Applications for WIP Spaces 2025 Spring to Winter Residency Now Open
WIP Space Residencies provide free, 24/7 access to a studio space for six months. The residencies support creative practitioners by offering space and time to develop new work, as well as a public platform to share and refine their ideas.
WIP Space will prioritise those most in need of a studio. As part of the application process, tthey ask applicants to reflect on the opportunities available to them in education, income, financial security, occupation, living conditions, resources, and broader societal access.
Each year, they offer two six-month residency spaces. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the public programme by organising an exhibition and workshop during their residency. To support this, WIP provides a £500 Exhibition Fee and a £250 Workshop Fee.
What’s Included: Free studio space for sixmonths, £500 Exhibition Fee, £250 Workshop Fee, Gallery Exhibit space with support from WIP Space.
18th June to 16th December
Deadline 18 April 2025 midnight
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Shows, Exhibitions & Events |
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Arts Council Project Grant Advice Giving Webinar
The final session in a London-focused webinar series breaking down the application process for National Lottery Project Grants. They are especially keen to hear from underrepresented groups and first time applicants.
The link will close at 12 PM Fri 14 March.
Online Event: Wed 19 March 7 PM.
Free
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Women's Enterprise Day 2025
Join us at Women’s Enterprise Day to celebrate the incredible women leading the charge and connect with like-minded founders.
Speakers include: Carina Lepore, former winner of The Apprentice, Lisa Smosarski, Editorial Director of Stylist Magazine, Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder of Scamp & Dude and Stella Kanu - CEO Shakespeare’s Globe.
Our panel discussion with local entrepreneurs will provide insights on how to land your products onto the shelves of supermarkets. The event also features workshops and a networking lunch.
Weds 26 March 9AM- 4PM, Osmo Battersea
Cost: £23 plus Eventbrite fees
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Put a Lid On It!
Come and join The Art Of Cut and Paste for drop in art sessions. Absolutely no skill required! It's warm and friendly, and coffee and tea will be available. Drop in and stay as long as you like.
Every Wednesday 12-3pm
Woodfield Pavilion, Tooting Common, SW16 1AP
Free
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art-K looking for a kind, creative and passionate individual to join the team at art-K Wandsworth. 50% of Club Manager time is dedicated to teaching the students, 25% is spent on preparing for the classes, 25% to admin and promotion.
The successful applicant will be given full training in our teaching methods and techniques to run the club. The employee will be closely supported by the central support team as well as other art teachers, each based in their own art studio.
Term time, 40 hours per week.
Salary: £31,476-37,930 per annum.
93 East Hill, London SW18 2QD
Start of the role: Tues 1 April
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Community Co-ordinator at Tooting Works
Tooting Works is a business centre which is a registered social enterprise. As well as offering affordable office spaces, Tooting Works incorporates Tooting Community Hub, which provides adaptable, affordable and connected space at the heart of Tooting. The co-ordinator role will focus around customer service and operations.
Duration: One-Year Fixed Term Contract, 37.5 hrs per week, Mon-Fri.
Salary: £27,300 Per annum
Start Date: Tues 1 April
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