The Sheffield Culture Bulletin
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Credit Smart Jervas Banda, Stand and Be Counted Theatre
Professional Development Events
A new festival that will feature a diverse programme celebrating the innovation and impact of social enterprises across the city.
This interactive session supports you to develop a social media strategy for your organisation/project, considering your capabilities and capacity.
Aimed at anyone interested in sustainability! Come walk around Ecclesall woods to connect and network.
Contact seeitbeit@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like a stall for your organisation and the opportunity to showcase culture sector careers to young people.
We will banish business-speak and put the fun back into how we write about our work, taking a creative, narrative-led approach to communicating what you do.
3 days and nights of talks, workshops and performances exploring the role of systems in creative practice with the University of Sheffield.
Other things to do!
These Mad Hybrids Exhibition, 20th February - 18th May 2025 - These Mad Hybrids presents John Hoyland’s rarely seen explorations of sculptural forms.
Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walk, 1st March 2025 - The walks are aimed at anybody who is interested in Sheffield’s amazing football unique Heritage.
Sing Your Heart Out, 7th March 2025 - A free one-off singing workshop open to everyone!
The Animated Life of Arthur Humberstone, 8th March - 5th April 2025 - This exhibition tells the story of animation in the UK through the twentieth century.
Covid-19 Day of Reflection: Creative Workshop and Film Screening, 9th March 2025 - Marking the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, people across the UK are invited to come together to reflect on this unique period of our history.
Music, Creativity & Community Open Day at Spring Tank, 15th March 2025 - A family-friendly day of music, creativity, and community at Spring Tank Studios.
Evening Panel Discussion: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture, 25th March 2025 - A panel discussion with acclaimed artists and curators to explore the broader themes of the latest exhibition at the Millennium Gallery.
Sheffield by Night
We've got a packed bulletin this week with lots of submissions, so we thought it merited a separate section that showcases the city's incredible nighttime culture.
Hatch - Events in 2025 - A grassroots independent collective revolving around DIY music and creative fun. Check out their upcoming events schedule.
Sheffield Dub Club, 15th March 2025 - Two heavyweight Sheffield soundsystems in one arena. Get ready for a night full of rumbling bass and sub.
Curlew at Redmires: Classical Sheffield Festival Weekend Finale, 23rd March 2025 - The winning piece of the Stella Jockel Young Composers Competition is an " assured work that shows great creative respect for the text". See it live!
Utopia Theatre Open Mic Night, 6th April 2025 - A monthly event for creatives to share their art with a supportive and enthusiastic audience.
Credit Jacob Flannery, Tramlines
Strategy Activation Schedule
Events with updated info and booking links
A morning of fundraising info, talks, and advice. Hear direct from funders including ACE, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Film Hub North. Tickets now live!
If you have time, please read this document about the Hub and Spoke Model before attending the event.
Attention Freelancers! In case you missed bulletin 4.5 last week, check out this skills series by RivelinCo.
*Changed date* - Studio Polpo will be mapping the issues and opportunities around the physical spaces that cultural organisations occupy in the city.
And the rest!
Thank you to everyone who has come along so far. If you attended an event and haven't filled out a feedback form, please do so here.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
This fully funded service provides free support to businesses wanting to upskill and reskill staff, develop their workforce and build more productive teams.
The SWEF Start-Up enterprise and business grants offer support of up to £500 for individuals aged between 18-30.
Sector calls to action!
Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project
This is a request for consultants to work on the Central Library and Graves Gallery project. Apply by 10th March 2025.
Sheffield Culture Consortium: Reflection & Review
A survey about the Culture Consortium’s purpose, strategic role in co-delivering the Culture Strategy, and membership structure. The deadline is 19th March.
Arts Council England review
An independent review of the ACE - this is a chance to have your say. The survey deadline is 24th April 2025.
Credit RivelinCo
In other news...
Museums, galleries and theatres get £270m rescue fund from the government.
As part of the legacy of hosting the event in the city, SCC has announced that a new music conference is set to take place in the city in May.
Fargate is transforming into a central destination for eating, drinking, socialising, co-working, shopping, living, and culture.
Tradfolk has created a guide to Sheffield's folk scene, detailing the city's history, songs, venues, tune sessions and dance teams.
Jobs, Volunteering and Paid Opportunities
Culture Sheffield LinkedIn Visit our Culture Sheffield LinkedIn page where we will post about job vacancies, paid opportunities and volunteering in the culture sector.
FREE Studio/Gallery Space at Hypha Studios
Deadline: 9th March 2025
Assistant Facilitator at E.D.E.N. Film Club
Deadline: 9th March 2025
Creative Engagement Director at Sheffield Theatres
Deadline: 24th March 2025
Technical Director at Sheffield Theatres
Deadline: 24th March 2025
Creative Development Director at Sheffield Theatres
Deadline: 24th March 2025
Sheffield Theatres - Other Vacancies
There are plenty of other paid opportunities at Sheffield Theatres at the moment, including a Deputy Head of Lighting, Head of Wardrobe and Lead Facilitators.
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