Opportunities Round Up
Central to our work at Good Chance is creating opportunities for displaced creatives to become an integral part of the UK theatre ecosystem, as well as amplifying opportunities that are open to all, and making connections for people in the industry.
Here is our live e-round up of opportunities for artists from around the world and across the whole creative spectrum!
CLOSING SOON
Trustee Treasurer - Shubbak Festival
LINK www.shubbak.co.uk/we-are-recruiting-a-trustee-treasurer/
Deadline: until position is filled (ASAP)
Location: London
A trustee treasurer is a trustee who also oversees the specific financial responsibilities of a charity. As Treasurer, you’ll bring financial insight and stewardship to their dynamic and passionate board and work alongside their industry-leading executive team. Shubbak are seeking someone who shares their commitment to equity and representation, particularly of Arab and SWANA communities. Lived experience of migration and experience in charity governance or finance are especially welcome, but above all, they’re looking for someone aligned with their mission who can contribute the skills needed to serve as Treasurer.
Script Submissions - BBC Writers
LINK www.bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunities/open-call
Deadline: noon on Tuesday 2nd December
Rather than accepting scripts year-round, we have distinct submission windows for scripts. It is not a competition but a means by which the BBC seeks out the best writing talent. They look for writers with the strongest potential to be developed and produced for BBC broadcast. The Open Call is specifically for Drama or Comedy/Drama scripts written for Film, TV, Radio, Stage or Children’s TV/Radio scripts which are a minimum of 30 pages long (excluding title/character pages).
Virtual Exhibition Submissions - Cultural Alleys
LINK culturalalleys.org/ideaspace
Deadline: Wednesday 31st December
Cultural Alleys are inviting artists from all disciplines (writing, poetry, photography, digital illustration, painting, graphic design, video / film, music / sound, animation. performance art, digital art) to submit their work for the exhibition of “Fragments of Becoming” for a virtual exhibition. There is no submission or participation fee. They encourage the participation of indigenous representations and art forms, and welcome works that share local knowledge, storytelling, language, individual and cultural reflection.
PLENTY OF TIME TO APPLY
Residency Open Call for Palestinian Artists - Gasworks
LINK gasworks.org.uk/opportunities/residency-open-call-for-palestinian-artists-2026
Deadline: 1pm on Monday 12 January
Gasworks are hosting a residency open call for emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 July to 21 September 2026, and support professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation.
ROLLING DEADLINE / ONGOING
Free theatre classes for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers - Legal Aliens Theatre
LINK www.legalalienstheatre.com/free-theatre-classes-for-migrants
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: London
LegalAliens Theatre run unique, FREE theatre classes every Monday at 6.45pm in Tottenham Hale. The sessions are dedicated to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and anyone with English as a second language, however they are always happy to welcome members of the local community who cannot access traditional acting classes. The sessions, all led by migrant artists from their team are an incredible opportunity to build friendships, express creatively and learn new skills.
Training, Work Experience and Mentoring - Breadwinners
LINK www.breadwinners.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering (scroll to Risers and Breadwinners Programmes)
NO deadline, rolling applications
Location: Brighton / London
Breadwinners are an incredible organisation helping young asylum seekers (age 16-25) and refugees to get into work in the UK, with a big emphasis on mentorship and community.
FREE Short Courses for Artists on Applying Successfully - Artenda
LINK artenda.net/en/online-courses
Artenda have a series of short courses to help people write strong artist statements, produce impactful portfolios and make successful applications for art residencies and project grants. They're free (from what we can see!) and worth checking out if you're looking to pitch yourself for opportunities.
Poetry, Visual Art and Writing, Open Call for Submissions - Gaza’s Creative Allies
NO deadline, rolling applications
Gaza Verse is a publication that brings together works from creators around the world, to spread the work of those who stand in solidarity with Palestine and its people, as well as Palestinian creators from within Palestine and those displaced across the world. The next release will focus on the theme of art beyond borders and they're looking for pieces (poetry, visual art, articles or anything in between) to include.
If you have something you'd like to share, please send your submission, along with your name, social media handles and a brief description of your piece, to submissions.gca@gmail.com. Proceeds from the journal will go to poets within Gaza.
