The October Roundup
đ May quit my job to focus on trick or treating. Until then, here's your monthly trove of creative opportunities, networking and expert insights.
Happy October everyone, and welcome back to this monthâs edition of The Roundup, our free newsletter to help you in your creative career, no matter what stage youâre in.
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If youâre in London and into visual arts, you know whatâs up.
Frieze London is upon us!
If you donât feel like going to the fair, you can take advantage of the East London and West London days to see TONS of shows or wander around the Sculpture Park, curated by Fatos Ustek (who weâve interviewed!)
FREE and GREAT to connect with people in the art worldâŚ
đ˝ď¸ If youâre into film & tvâŚ.we shared our Q&A with Sarah, from Inclusivity Films and more tips here
⨠Isabel (ILN Founder) is now a judge for the WEBBY AWARDS so submit your entry!
Before you scroll⌠a lot of you asked tor help when applying for jobs, so how would a group critique session on CVâs / Cover Letters work? Interesting?
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Every week we collate a list of whoâs hiring, giving you the opportunity to connect, ask for a chat about the role and up your chances of getting that job. We also link to ⨠great tips on how to do that â¨
The Jobs Roundup (it actually is Big - weâre not kidding)
đ So you want to be an author..., Online, 4th Oct (ILN Insiders go free)
International Women's Podcast Festival 2024, Online and London, 4th Oct
Black History Month Poetry Workshop, London, 6th Oct (with our former mentee Shaniqua!)
In the Frame: Emerging Photographer Chats, London, 9th Oct
Filming in England Industry Mixer, Birmingham, 10th Oct
Creative Networking, North East, 11th Oct
Cubitt Community Press: Riso Printing Session, London, 12th Oct
Portfolio Review with Google, London, 13th Oct
Lead and Create an artist-led course tailored specifically for independent choreographers.An opportunity to step away from second guessing and into a new kind of leadership. Join the best team of coaches and artists online for 4h during 6 weeks to gain the skills you need to build stronger, more resilient teams, reduce burnout, and make your vision come to life. ÂŁ50 off using this link, Online, 14 Oct-22 Nov
Great Idea Thanks!: Participatory Workshop, Norwich, 15th Oct
đââď¸ Speed Mentoring, Online, 22nd and 28th Oct (ILN Insiders go free)
Speaking of speed⌠Should we do an ILN run club?
Theatre & Music & Film
We added some links to our guide here.
Classical:NEXT â the international meeting for art music professionals â is looking for music, projects, topics and interactive conference formats for its 2025 edition, 4th Oct
Lead and Create: an artist-led course tailored specifically for independent choreographers, equipping you with the essential knowledge, tools and skills you need to lead your most successful, inspiring and fulfilling creative processes. ÂŁ50 off using this link.
đ´ Weâre looking for freelancers in social content: shooting and editing social first content - TikTok, Reels Youtube, ideally with examples in the sport space. Submit details here
Free Camera Operations Course, Iconic Steps, 11th Oct
Introduction to Music Facilitation, free training programme for 18-30y.oâs, 11th Oct
International Showcase Fund, PRS Music Foundation, up to ÂŁ5.5k, Rolling
Virtual Work Experience, Channel 4, Rolling
Not an opportunity per se, but this is the coolest cinema website!
Join Raze Collectiveâs Young Producers Club, Rolling
đŹ Check out our Q&A with Sarah Leigh on Getting Started in Film & TV
Art & Design
IRL Portfolio Review with Google, apply by 13th Oct
CCA Residents Programme for community groups, Support + ÂŁ5.5k, 13th Oct
Artist Development Programme, 14th Oct
Early-Career Sculptors Award, 15th Oct
đ¤ Join CVAN London (for free) and advocate for the future of the visual arts
Global Residency Programme, Rhodes Trust, 16th Oct
Arts Leaders Residency, 21st Oct
Public Art Commission, University of Bristol, 28th Oct
Call for Proposals: Write on Art Workshop and Resources, 29th Oct
Curatorial Research Fellowship at Chisenhale Gallery, 31st Oct
Studio Spaces Available, London, Rolling
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Business & Grants
Amplify Podcast Accelerator, for pre-existing podcasts, 7th Oct
Circular Fashion Fund, ÂŁ50k, mentoring, applications open 16th Oct
4-week Funding Accelerator Programme for Black Women and NB Founders, 13th Oct
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Community Share Booster Fund, new and existing community businesses in England, 27th Nov
Morgridge Acceleration Program (MAP) Fellowship, 21st Oct
đ¨ You can now apply to 1-1 coaching session with our founder (paid)
Literature & Journalism
Research Opportunity, Barnsley, 7th Oct
Open Call for Submissions to East End Women's Museum's publication, 7th Oct
Immersive Fiction Lab for creatives exploring humour in XR, 9th Oct
Short Story Prize, Galley Beggar Press, ÂŁ2.5k winning prize, 13th Oct
Short Story Submissions, Flame Tree Publishing, 13th Oct
Carol Shields Prize, open to women and nb writers, $150k prize, 16th Oct
Disabled Poets Prize, 4th Nov
Essay Prize for graduate students, March 2025
Journalism Innovation & Leadership Programme, Scholarships Available
AI and Data Journalism Fellowship, Ohio University, 1st Nov
A great how-to get into publishing by a Penguin Random House employee
PITCH:
New Lines Magazine (Call for pieces on US election)
Rest of World China Desk
CBS Mornings (New York)
Metro - UK Black History Month
đź The resume that got me into Google
đ Congrats are in order to Jenny Sealey MBE - we interviewed her ages ago!
đ´ Weâre looking for freelancers in social content: shooting and editing social first content - TikTok, Reels Youtube, ideally with examples in the sport space. Submit details here
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