Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking artists and creative practitioners, working across a multitude of art forms, including but not limited to: Visual Arts, Theatre & Performance, Photography, Dance, Music, Film & Digital Media, Podcasting, Experimental & Interdisciplinary Practices

You don’t need to have previous experience in socially engaged practice, although this is preferred, just an interest in collaborating with young people aged 14-25, and a willingness to co-create meaningful, youth-led work.

Blaze offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, and we welcome artists at all stages of their development. 

Our fees range from £200 - £350, depending on the nature of the work and project timescales.

Practitioner fees will always be made transparent as opportunities arise and we are committed to supporting artists and young people with fair pay.

Where We Work

Blaze is based in Lancashire, with many of our immediate projects taking place in Burnley. We are based at Creative Spaces in Burnley with our work taking place in a range of public, community, cultural and educational settings.

As such, we're particularly keen to hear from artists living within a commutable distance of Burnley, including, but not limited to:

• Lancashire

• Greater Manchester

• West Yorkshire

However, we are open to working with artists from further afield.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are particularly interested in hearing from artists who are under 30 and/ or from underrepresented backgrounds, including those who identify as:

• Working class

• Global Majority

• D/deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent

• LGBTQIA+

• Identify as part of a marginalised community

If you have lived experience that helps you connect with young people or underrepresented groups, and would be open to disclosing this within your application, we welcome you to do so.

All applications will be reviewed on merit and we will not discriminate against any practitioners that do not fit into the above characteristics.

Interested? 

Please send the following information to: 

Admin@blazeonline.org.uk by midnight on Tuesday 8th September.

• A short expression of interest outlining your arts practice and previous experience (no more than 1 page)

• Your experience and/ or interest in working with young people through socially engaged arts practice (no more than 1 page)

• A  portfolio or examples of your work (up to a maximum of 8 images or video links)

• You can also share to the above required information through submitting a short video or visual presentation outlining the above points should you prefer. Please ensure any files uploaded online have permissions for viewing. 

• Please indicate on your application whether you currently hold the following documents (we can support you to obtain these if needed): A DBS certificate and Public Liability Insurance.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please get in touch at: Admin@blazeonline.org.uk with the subject line: Artist Call Out (Your Name)