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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 — Highlights from our recent Learning & Development sessions and new Meet Our Members profiles.
Creative Opps Events — Upcoming workshops with StageOne Theatre and Clearview Research on producing and inclusive storytelling.
Creative Opps Membership — This month’s sessions with Kali George and Eleni Kepelian on creative confidence and strategy.
This Month’s Job Opportunities — Paid roles with Hajar Press, KTW, and the Barbican across publishing, digital, and production.
Events & Programmes — Join Handle’s Career Discovery Session and submit your work to Flatpack Festival.
Funding Opportunities — Apply for Fundhership or the Creative Debuts Black Artists Grant for emerging creatives.
What We’ve Been Up To
🎬 Learning & Development Sessions
We hosted two brilliant sessions this month:
All Things Film Festivals — led by Phoebe Yemi Ara, offering practical advice on navigating submissions, programming, and festival circuits.
Working in Production — with Lily Slydel from Greenacre Films, exploring how ideas move from script to screen and what it means to produce sustainably.
Creative Opps @ Youth Music Awards
We were proud to attend this year’s Youth Music Awards — celebrating young artists, producers, and organisations creating real change across the UK’s music landscape. It was inspiring to see so many alumni, collaborators, and partners represented, all championing access, equity, and creativity in music.
Meet Our Members
Our latest Meet Our Members profiles spotlight creative journeys from:
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
💬 Clearview Research — Inclusive Insight & Impact
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025 | Time: 1 PM (online)
📍 Zoom | Free to attend
Hear from Clearview Research’s team on how inclusive storytelling, data, and creative strategy drive meaningful social change.
Learn more: clearviewresearch.co.uk
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
Hajar Press – Community Coordinator
Deadline: Sunday 27 October 2025
London (Hybrid) | Part-time | Freelance | £17.20 per hour
Join Hajar Press, a radical independent publisher supporting writers of colour. The Community Coordinator will help plan events, strengthen partnerships, and engage readers and authors through creative communications.
KTW – Social Media & Digital Executive
Deadline: Monday 3 November 2025
London | Full-time | £ DOE
A brilliant opportunity to join KTW, a creative agency representing artists, designers, and cultural organisations. You’ll develop digital campaigns, shape online storytelling, and grow brand communities through creative content.
Ideal for someone who loves culture, branding, and visual communication.
The Barbican – Immersive Projects Administrator
Deadline: Friday 7 November 2025
London | Full-time | £42,750 - 47, 620 per annum
Support the Barbican’s cross-arts team in delivering large-scale immersive projects. You’ll assist with project coordination, logistics, and communication — perfect for someone eager to grow in creative production.
Events & Programmes
Handle Recruitment – Career Discovery Session
Deadline: Rolling until full
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 | Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Clerkenwell, London | Free (Registration required)
Looking to break into creative agencies? Handle’s in-person Career Discovery Session connects you with professionals from leading creative teams.
Hear from industry experts
Ask honest questions about entry-level roles
Get practical advice on your first creative job
Flatpack Festival – Submissions Open
Deadline: Early 2026 (varies by category)
Birmingham | Festival | Submission Fee: £10–£25 (varies)
Flatpack celebrates film, animation, and media art that challenges convention — from DIY shorts to immersive installations. Selected works are showcased at the annual festival in Birmingham, with opportunities for Q&As, awards, and networking.
Funding Opportunities
Fundhership – Grants for Black Women Founders
Deadline: Sunday 30 November 2025
📍 UK-wide | Funding + Mentorship | Flexible grants
Created by Omegas Seven, Fundhership offers grants, mentorship, and business development support for Black women founders in creative and entrepreneurial sectors.
📣 Look out for our Black History Month interview with the founder, coming soon.
Creative Debuts – Black Artists Grant
Deadline: Rolling (monthly awards)
📍 UK + International | £500 unrestricted grant
The Black Artists Grant provides £500 per month to emerging Black creatives working in any medium — from art and design to writing, performance, and photography.
💰 No portfolio or formal criteria — just tell your story and share your work.