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.
Opportunities at Exeter Phoenix
Apply for the May Scratch Night
Deadline Tue 30 Apr, 5pm
Following the success of our Scratch Nights in 2022 and 2023, we are offering artists the opportunity to take their new ideas a little bit further with support for their performance development. In 2024 we will be delivering three Scratch Nights; the first took place in January, and the next one is scheduled for Monday 13th May, with the final Scratch date in October.
The successful applicants will receive a rehearsal space, the opportunity to perform their work in front of an audience and £150 to support their practice, which they can use however supports them best.
Casting for lead roles in a BFI Film Academy
supported short narrative film
We are looking for:
White female, aged 18 – 20
Male, aged 18 – 25
Based in the southwest of England
Dogs and Fireworks – a comedy drama
Sitting in a car on the last day of summer term – the anniversary
of their grandmother's death – a neurodivergent teenager and
her older brother discover they have surprisingly different
memories of the same family events.
Shooting will take place over three days between 15th – 20th July
2024 in Devon. Applicants should be available over this time
period and 18 by July.
We welcome all levels of acting experience, but you don’t need
to have any to apply.
To apply, please email sapphiremedeema@gmail.com with a
casual photo, your full name and age, and a link to any work or a
showreel if you have one.
Submissions now open for Two Short Nights 2025
Great stories shape who we are, introduce us to people we’ve never met and take us places we never knew existed. From animation to documentary, the world of short film invites you to live multiple lives and celebrate variety. Discover storytelling at its finest.
The 23rd edition of Two Short Nights Film Festival will champion and promote short films and the people who make them. The festival is proud to nurture new and emerging talent through selected screenings, workshops and our famous 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Apply now to be a part of Two Short Nights 2025.
- May 31, 2024 - Earlybird Deadline
- July 31, 2024 - Regular Deadline
- August 31, 2024 - Late Deadline
- September 30, 2024 - Extended Deadline
Find out more and apply here >>
Apply to the Exeter Contemporary Open 2024
We're thrilled to announce the return of the Exeter Contemporary Open for 2024, our annual showcase of emerging and established contemporary visual artists from across the UK.
The exhibition will run from 13 Sep – 02 Nov 2024 and is open to contemporary visual artists working in any media. The selection panel will particularly be looking for work that reflects current directions, themes and concerns in contemporary practice.
Each of the artists selected for the exhibition will be eligible for one of several cash prizes:
- £1000 Overall Award
- £500 Additional Award
- £200 Audience Choice Award
Find out more and apply through the official website here>>
Creative Hub
Looking for creative opportunities in the South West? Our Creative Hub publication shares monthly updates on all things creative in Exeter.
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.
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.
Double Elephant Print Workshop Gallery in our busy café bar offers a great platform for visual artists based in the South West to exhibit and sell their work. Suitable for 2D artworks with max. dimensions of approx. 1m. We are looking for a range of contemporary practice including challenging and experimental work
Submissions should be by email with images or web link attached along with an outline proposal, statement and CV if applicable
Opportunities Elsewhere
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