Apply now for the New Producers Programme – APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Wolverhampton Arts Centre; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local arts organization in Wolverhampton is offering the New Producers Programme, a free ten-week training course to assist aspiring producers in developing skills in project planning, budgeting, and marketing. Participants will receive mentoring and a bursary for their time. Ideal for individuals over 18 living or working in the Black Country, this course seeks creative minds to contribute to arts projects.

Benefits

Bursary to cover participation time

Mentoring placement

Opportunity to create a work for NAC’s winter program

Qualifications

• Open to individuals of all ages (over 18) and backgrounds.
• Some experience in the field is helpful.
• Ability to attend in-person sessions at Newhampton Arts Centre.

Responsibilities

• Attend a ten-week training course delivered by China Plate and NAC.
• Partake in mentoring with an experienced professional.
• Create a piece of work as part of NAC’s winter programme 2025-6.

Job description

Overview

Apply to the New Producers Programme – APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. New Producers offers an introduction to the craft of producing in a professional context by de-mystifying the financial, administrative and organisational aspects of making cultural projects happen. The programme provides knowledge and insight into the practicalities of making, funding, distributing and promoting work – whether it’s yours or someone else’s.

The course aims to nurture and develop those interested in making art happen – whether emerging producers, administrators, artists, creative practitioners or community champions. The programme is designed to arm participants with transferable and entrepreneurial skills to turn ideas into reality.

What it is

New Producers will consist of 10 sessions, taking place over 10 weeks. Sessions will be in-person at Newhampton Arts Centre and offer a safe space to learn, develop, and discuss ideas while building professional networks. The curriculum covers: articulating ideas, project planning, budgeting, income generation and fundraising, marketing and social media, business management, inclusive working, selling work, and evaluation. Content will be refined once the cohort is confirmed.

Who is it for?

We are looking for people of all ages (over 18) and backgrounds who are living and/or working in the Black Country (Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall). You will need to be able to get to NAC for in-person sessions. A degree is not required, but some experience in the field is helpful.

Course Details

New Producers is a free course. Participants receive a bursary to cover time to take part in New Producers 2025. If accepted onto New Producers 2025, you’ll be part of a group with the following benefits:

• Ten-week training course delivered by China Plate and NAC covering essential areas such as developing your event idea, working with artists, budgeting, marketing and more. Sessions will start with a full day on a Saturday and be on Thursday evenings April-June 2025 at NAC
• A mentoring placement with an experienced professional in your chosen field
• A bursary to cover your time to take part in New Producers 2025
• An opportunity to create a piece of work as part of NAC’s winter programme 2025-6 with a budget to support development

What artforms are allowed?

We regularly present at NAC live music of all genres; club nights; theatre, dance, visual art exhibitions; poetry slams, literature and spoken word; stand-up comedy; film screenings. If your passion and ideas match, this course is for you.

Who are you looking for?

We are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds living and/or working in the Black Country. You will need to be able to get to NAC for in-person sessions. A degree is not required, though some experience is helpful.

Attendance

New Producers is delivered in-person and hosted at Newhampton Arts Centre. Attendance at all sessions is expected. If you cannot attend a date, please state it in your application. If you miss two sessions you may be asked to give up your space to an applicant on the waiting list.

How to apply

Click the buttons below to download the application forms and get started. Deadline for applications is midday on Friday 28th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 7th April.

• Application form (Word Document)
• Equal Opportunities Form (Word Document)
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

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Seniority level Internship

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Entertainment Providers

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