Creative Opportunities
This page is dedicated to sharing creative opportunities both here at Exeter Phoenix and from other creative projects and organisations in the region.
Current Opportunities
Diverse Artists Network - Artist Gathering
Wed 23 Sep 11am – 1pm at Arnolfini Arts in Bristol
Are you a Freelancer? Are you struggling to manage your creative projects? Do you need advice on invoicing, budgeting, pitching, project administration or marketing? If so, bring your questions to be answered by the DAN team at their September Artist gathering!
Added bonus:
If your artistic skills include making creative goods such as cards, earrings, or bags, do feel free to use Artists Gatherings as an opportunity to showcase your wares!
Beyond Face - We are Here to Write
Term begins Wed 23 Sep
We are Here to Write is our writers’ group for global majority people. With a focus on writing for stage, each session is designed to develop your writing practice and demystify the process of being a writer.
The group is a supportive community, in place to gently keep you on track with your writing goals. The programme includes group writing sessions, guest workshops from members of the Beyond Face team and specialised talks on topics such as demystifying arts funding or working with a dramaturg.
There are also opportunities to share your writing with the group for feedback, working towards submitting material to be performed at the We are Here to Write scratch, an evening where group members’ work is brought to life by professional actors in a rehearsed reading at a South West-based theatre.
Exeter Northcott Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix (Elevate Festival)
Applications close 10am, Mon 28 Sep
Exeter Northcott Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix offers South-West based artists in need of an audience a chance to stretch their ideas and the opportunity to test their work in the Clifford Room at the Barnfield Theatre, along with £150 to help develop their idea and a small amount of rehearsal space before the Scratch Night.
This Scratch Night will be taking place at Barnfield Theatre during Elevate Festival on Mon 02 Nov, 7pm - 9pm.
Theatre Alibi Scratch
Applications close 10am, Mon 28 Sep
The Alibi Scratch is a new pilot event, offering a chance for South West artists to share work-in-progress ideas, test their work and try out sketches with families and children aged up to 11.
We are Here to Share Scratch Performance Opportunity
Applications close: Thu 01 Oct
Performance Date: Tue 10 Nov
Are you a global majority* artist/creative based in Exeter or the surrounding areas? Got a new piece of work you’re developing? Want to test it in front of a live audience at Exeter Phoenix?
Beyond Face are welcoming submissions from artists looking for an opportunity to perform their work and gain invaluable audience feedback to support the development of their early-stage work.
We are Here to Share is Beyond Face’s long running scratch night which nurtures diverse artistic voices and celebrates new work in development.
Beyond Face are looking to support new ideas, stories and concepts for performance. These might be brand-new or previously tested works-in-progress. They are particularly interested in pieces of work with a joyful, uplifting or celebratory theme.
This could be a play, a story, a piece of dance, improv, comedy, clowning, a movement piece or something multidisciplinary. It can be any genre. Each chosen artist will be given a slot of up to 15 minutes.
What else do artists receive?
- £400 development fee and travel expenses to and from the venue.
- Audience feedback (if desired)
- Post-show feedback/dramaturgical support in a 1:1 session with a member of the Beyond Face artistic team. The Beyond Face team is made up of practicing artists who are highly experienced in both creating and supporting the development of new work.
- Professional photographs of your piece from the event
- An allocated tech rehearsal slot on the day of the event
Spork! Dead poets slam performer call out
Applications close: Mon 12 Oct
Performance Date: Fri 30 Oct | 7pm
The annual Dead Poets Slam is back, as part of the Spork! Poetry Halloween Special
Six famous poets will rise from the dead, brought to life by six contemporary artists for one night only, on Fri 30 October. They’ll battle it out in a chance to win everlasting life, plus a cash prize of £100.
Using a mixture of their own poetry, the work of their alias, and some stuff they make up on the night. Expect punches, pithy remarks and pure fire, in the ultimate graveyard smash.
Want to take part?
To apply, and for the full list of rules, email Spork! on sporkpoetry@gmail.com
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Exeter Phoenix Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Northcott
Applications close: Mon 26 Oct
Performance date: Tue 01 Dec at Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Phoenix Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Northcott offers South West based artists in need of an audience a chance to stretch their ideas and the opportunity to test their work in the Exeter Phoenix Auditorium, along with £150 to help develop their idea and a small amount of rehearsal space before the Scratch Night.
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Please note: this is the application form for the December Scratch Night at Exeter Phoenix only. If you're interested in applying for the November event happening at Barnfield Theatre there is a separate application form above.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Creative Hub Publication
Looking for creative opportunities in the South West? Our Creative Hub publication shares monthly updates on all things creative in Exeter.
Commissions
Every year Exeter Phoenix commissions new work, primarily from artists, filmmakers and theatre makers based in the South West region.
Little Scratch Night
What comes before Scratch? The itch, of course!
Little Scratch is an informal, safe and nurturing space for local creatives to not only talk through their ideas, but to connect with fellow creatives about the kind of work they want to create, on a monthly basis.
Exhibiting Opportunities
Gallery333 is a dedicated space to exhibit small, contemporary art installations. It is an intimate ‘window’ gallery space with a secure glass door situated in a busy location within the building. Dimensions are 125cm high x 74cm wide x 36cm deep.
NEW BAND SHOWCASE
New Band Showcase is a regular opportunity for emerging musicians to perform on the big stage at Exeter Phoenix! We are a proud supporter of new talent and accept applications to perform at future New Band Showcases on an ongoing basis. Please email us with a link to listen to your work.
Join Our Team Of Volunteer Stewards
None of the day to day activity at Exeter Phoenix could be accomplished without our passionate team of volunteers and staff to make it happen. We’re always looking for new people to get involved.