• This week saw the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, a devastating event that triggered global marches and support for the Black Live Matter movement and mainstream conversations around police brutality. The events of last summer prompted wide-spread conversations around how the arts and culture sectors must change to become more equal, representative and inclusive. Arts and cultural organisations in Liverpool have come together to make a commitment to racial justice and meaningful change. Read the joint statement HERE on Culture Liverpool, and our own commitment HERE.

• Grand Plan are offering three £1,000 grants a month to people of colour planning creative projects in the UK. Short applications will be reviewed by a panel of creatives, including Nikesh Shukla and Travis Alabanza. More info on their website HERE. Deadline: monthly until September 2021.

• Remote_CTRL is a new creative research and development agency exploring creative projects using MiMU wearable motion-based gloves. They are looking for 5 Disabled creatives for an online residency to work across sound, music, art, performance and any other media, who are curious about integrating new technology into their practise. Fee: £2,500 + access costs. More information on their WEBSITE. Deadline: June 7 at 11pm

• Bradford Producing Hub have announced Play Days Artists Call Out for artists in the North of England to submit ideas for a play day session for creatives to take part in. The session could be purely Play, or it could be inspiring ways to explore transferable skills, exercises and approaches. Fees of £250 + expenses + materials. More info HERE. Deadline: Fri 11 June at 5pm

• The BFI Documentary Society have announced a new Ripple Effect Fund for filmmakers. The fund will help kickstart doc-focused ideas and activities that boost connectivity, inclusivity and elevating underrepresented voices and to develop new audiences. Grants are for £5,000 - £20,000. More info HERE. Deadline: Thursday 10 June at 1pm.

• Liverpool-based Transcend Theatre are looking to employ an experienced Stage Manager for their run of How to Kill a Rose at the Unity in October. Rehearsals start weekly from mid-June and applicants must be able to travel to Liverpool. More information HERE. Email team@transcendtheatre.com to apply. Deadline: Thursday 3 June

• The Creative Future Writers Award is still open for poetry or prose. Prizes include £10,000 of cash and top writing development prizes supplied by prominent publishers and development agencies including mentoring/coaching with industry professionals, and online masterclasses. This year’s theme is Essential. Deadline: Sunday 6 June

• Earth Moves are offering free movement classes to low-income Liverpool residents. The sessions take place in person and on Zoom and are suitable for all levels of fitness/dance experience. More details on their Facebook. Deadline: 8 June

• Unusual Arts Company have curated a day of free, live events at the Bombed Out Church this Monday 31 May for the bank holiday! The unticketed, walk-up only Come Together Festival features music, poetry, cabaret and lots more. More info HERE

• Our very own YEP Directors Festival opens up the Everyman from Monday 31 May. Seven plays directed by this year’s contingent of young directors will take place over a two week period. Some performances are already sold out, so log on HERE for your free tickets.