Raise the Bar’s 2026 Autumn 10-week courses are now open for applications! Led by two former Bristol City Poets, Vanessa Kisuule and Caleb Parkin, with 12 spaces available on each course. Priority for applicants in the South West.

Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26th July

Bristol M Shed

BSO's Young Associates programme is a paid eight-month music leader training programme for 18-30 year olds based in the South West who are underrepresented in the arts. No music leading experience required – we’re looking for potential!

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview/audition on Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 September in Poole.

Gloucester Photography Network’s first ever open call for photographers based in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Work responding to the theme ‘Under This Sky’.

Deadline for submissions 9am 1st July. Free to apply but photographers are responsible for printing and presentation of their own work.

For an exhibition at the Tetbury Goods Shed from 28th October to 6th December.

For students and young people thinking about a creative career…come along to chat with friendly creative professionals who work across fashion, textiles, graphic design and make up!

Friday 29th May, 6.30 - 8 pm

Many Hands Reading Room, Nailsworth

OFF GRID is a new series of free monthly workshops for young people who love art, creativity and trying new things. Each session introduces a different artistic practice – from animation and photography to drawing, performance, sewing and wood carving – led by a different resident artist from The Wilson.

Various Dates 🕕 6–8pm 🎟 Free to attend

The Wilson, Cheltenham