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Creative Opps works alongside young people to create change — for themselves and their communities.
Our newsletter is our way of staying connected, sharing what we’ve been up to, and spotlighting exciting opportunities, events, and resources you might want to get involved in.
In This Issue
What We’ve Been Up To — Our October Members’ Workshops sessions with Phoebe Yemi Ara, Kali George & Christina Oyekan. Plus, a new Meet Our Members profiles after a break.
Creative Opps Events — Upcoming workshop with Adeyinka Akinrinade from Stage One Producers
Creative Opps Membership — Members’ Workshop with Evie Harman.
This Month’s Job Opportunities — Paid roles with Milton Keynes Gallery, Make/Sense Theatre & Story Stitchers
Events & Programmes — SOAS Creative Collective Conversation & Photography Foundation
Funding Opportunities — Apply for PRS Foundation and BFI Funding
What We’ve Been Up To
🎬 Learning & Development Sessions
We hosted two brilliant sessions this month:
How to Spark Ideas for Your Creative Writing — led by Kali George.
How To Make Cool Stuff with NO budget — with Christina Oyekan
How to Get Into Film Festivals - with Phoebe Yemi Ara
Read a round up of these sessions here
Meet Our Members
Our latest Meet Our Members profiles spotlight creative journeys from:
Upcoming Creative Opps Events
StageOne Theatre — Pathways into Producing
Date: Monday 10 November 2025 | Time: 1 PM (online)
📍 Zoom | Free to attend
Discover what it takes to produce theatre in the UK. Learn about StageOne’s programmes, producing funds, and support for emerging producers.
Learn more: stageone.uk.com
Creative Opps Members Workshop:
Compassionate Criticism: How to Share Feedback with Care In Creative Spaces
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2025 | Time: 1 PM (online)
📍 Zoom | Free to attend
A workshop on how to give and receive feedback in creative spaces with care, clarity, and mutual respect, exploring critique as a tool for community-building and growth rather than competition or harm.
Creative Opps x Arts Against Knives Presents
Coming February 2026
We’re excited to announce Co-Lab, our first Creative Opps event of 2026 — a day of collaboration, conversation, and creative exchange themed around inclusivity in practice.
Taking place in February, Co-Lab will bring together artists, producers, and young creatives to explore how inclusivity can shape real working environments — from accessible design and equitable partnerships to authentic representation in the arts. Expect hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and shared space for new ideas to grow.
📅 Save the date — full details and registration opening soon!
This Month’s Job Opportunities
Milton Keynes Gallery – Exhibitions Coordinator
Deadline: Friday 14 November 2025
South East | Full-time | Permanent | £20,000–£25,000
Support the Head of Exhibitions with the logistics, organisation, and delivery of MK Gallery’s artistic programme, including touring exhibitions. Responsibilities include liaising with artists and galleries, assisting with research and catalogues, and contributing to funding applications. Ideal for someone with strong admin skills, a passion for visual arts, and an interest in exhibition production.
Make/Sense Theatre CIC – Performer/Practitioner
Deadline: Sunday 23 November 2025
South East | Full-time | Temporary (Jan–July 2026) | £25,000–£30,000 pro rata (£14,797.08 for 27 weeks)
Join Make/Sense Theatre’s creative team delivering multi-sensory performances and inclusive arts education in SEND schools and community settings. Applicants should have experience in physical theatre or clowning, strong singing ability, and a commitment to accessible, inclusive practice. Ideal for versatile performer-educators passionate about arts inclusion.
Story Stitchers – Call Out for Freelance Emerging Artists
Deadline: Wednesday 5 November 2025
North West | Part-time | Temporary | Under £10K (£50 per session)
Story Stitchers seeks emerging artists to support community arts sessions in Warrington with older adults, sanctuary-seeking families, and neurodivergent children. The role involves assisting lead artists, supporting participants, and helping deliver inclusive, storytelling-based creative workshops. Perfect for early-career artists wanting hands-on experience in socially engaged practice.
Events & Programmes
SOAS Creative Collective – In Conversation with Isabella Burley
Date: Wednesday 27 November 2025
Time: 5–7pm
Location: SOAS (room TBA)
Join editor, creative consultant and Climax Books founder Isabella Burley for a talk exploring her journey across Dazed, Helmut Lang, and Acne Studios, and how she’s shaped fashion, art and publishing on her own terms. Hear insights into the intersections of culture, design, and independent publishing — followed by an audience Q&A.
Perfect for anyone interested in fashion, media, and creative careers.
Follow @soascreativecollective for updates.
The Photography Foundation – Nightlife Photography Workshop with Yushy Pachnanda
Date: Thursday 28 November 2025 (TBC)
Location: North Greenwich Studio
Fee: Paid (bursary spaces available)
A hands-on learning workshop on nightlife event photography and off-camera flash techniques, led by event photographer Yushy Pachnanda. Learn to capture the energy of nightlife through composition, lighting, and movement, with practical exercises and portfolio guidance.
Ideal for emerging photographers looking to bring vibrancy and professionalism to their event work.
Cameras provided. All levels welcome.
Funding Opportunities
BFI Doc Society – Features Fund
Supports UK-based filmmakers developing feature-length or immersive documentaries. Grants up to £150,000 for projects at any stage, with a focus on creative ambition and under-represented voices across the UK.
PRS Foundation – Early Career Promoter Fund
Grants up to £3,500 for independent music promoters in England to support gigs, club nights, tours, or showcases. Ideal for early-career promoters developing their practice and supporting diverse music scenes.
PRS Foundation – Prelude (Early Career Composer Fund)
A joint initiative between PRS Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios, Prelude supports UK-based composers from under-represented backgrounds taking their first steps in media composition. Selected composers receive a bursary of up to £3,000 and mentoring to develop skills, networks, and original music for film and TV.