Early Career Artists

We want Mansfield to be a place where artists and creatives can develop and let their talent shine. We know it is particularly hard for young people and early career artists to get started, and we're here to help.

These pages are in development, so please come back regularly to check on our progress. 

 

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Digital Exhibition Call out (Summer 2024)

What is the Digital exhibition and how to apply.

Deadline: 12 pm (noon) 22nd August 2024

We want to have an online exhibition showcasing the work of young artists living, working, being educated in, or having another close connection to Mansfield. These works will be exhibited on our social media pages an on our website too.

We want to:

  • showcase the wide range of talents and creative practice of young people in Mansfield
  • identify a group of young artists that we could further support through our other programmes and activities
  • generate a positive public engagement with new artists and creatives

To be part of this, you should:

  • be a person who self-identifies as an artist or creative
  • be aged 16-25
  • be living, working, being educated in, or have another close connection to Mansfield
  • be submitting only your own work . 

If you're interested, your next step is to read the full guidance document.

How to submit:

Please send your submissions (meeting the requirements set out in the guidance document) to audiences@mansfield.gov.uk by 12pm (noon) on Thursday 22nd 2024.

If you have any questions or need more info please contact us audiences@mansfield.gov.uk 

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Young Creatives Collective

Attention all young creatives in Mansfield! 

Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Palace Theatre are excited to announce the launch of our very first Young Creatives Collective, exclusively for creatives aged 16-25! 

Connect, collaborate, and create in a safe and inclusive space where your artistic expression is celebrated. Make new friends, hone your skills, and bring your unique vision to life with like-minded individuals.

To register you interest drop us an email at audiences@mansfield.gov.uk, by 20 July with your name, date of birth and a couple of examples of your work.

Any questions please just drop us an email at audiences@mansfield.gov.uk 

 

 

Coming Soon

Look out for more news about our activities to support Early Career Artists coming soon:

  • Opportunities to deliver workshops for us
  • Young Reviewers 
  • Queering Mansfield Museum