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See It To Be It!

A project to help young Cumbrians build careers in the creative industries from Cumbria Arts and Culture Network (CACN).

Step Into Cumbria’s Creative Future

See It To Be It is a project that works with cultural and arts organisations across Cumbria to showcase opportunities for young people, signposting anyone interested in developing their creative practice or career within arts and culture in the region.

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Discover Cumbria’s creative community – from theatres and studios to cultural organisations.

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Current Opportunities

Jury for Joy SPARK Commission: Community Art Installation at Whitehaven Community Garden
28 July 2026

Jury for Joy SPARK Commission: Community Art Installation at Whitehaven Community Garden

Deadline: Monday 10th August Location: Whitehaven Community Garden at Whitehaven Amateur Football Club Commission Fee: £3,000 artist fee Materials: £2,000 Project: A permanent, community-led artwork for the grounds of Whitehaven…
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YOUNG COMPANY 2026 – 2027 – Theatre by the Lake
28 July 2026

YOUNG COMPANY 2026 – 2027 – Theatre by the Lake

Your Stage. Your Story. Your Connections.Are you aged 14 – 18 and ready to take your creativity to the next level?Join a company of passionate young performers and become part…
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Muncaster Fringe Artist Call Out – Florence Arts
28 July 2026

Muncaster Fringe Artist Call Out – Florence Arts

Florence Arts Centre (FAC) is inviting visual artists to submit proposals on the theme of Nature’s Pace to co-create a temporary, innovative new installation during a 5 day residency for…
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CACN’s The Big Meet – The Power of Culture in Cumbria’s Future
22 July 2026

CACN’s The Big Meet – The Power of Culture in Cumbria’s Future

What contribution can culture make to the new combined mayoral authority for Cumbria? How do we make sure it’s realised? In May next year, Cumbrians will elect a mayor to…
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Tullie Trainees
13 July 2026

Tullie Trainees

Tullie Trainees is… A programme of fixed-term, part-time, entry-level roles that may be suitable for young people, students or recent graduates interested in roles within the arts, culture or creative…
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