Under this Sky - Photography Open Call

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.

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Raise the Bar: 2026 Writing Retreats

Raise the Bar’s 2026 writing retreats are now open for applications until the end of May, with priority for poets in South West England. An opportunity to refresh, meet other creatives, create new work, enjoy world-class tutoring and learn key career skills to take your practice to the next level.

⚠️ Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 31st May ⚠️

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Trustee vacancy - Join our Board

Are you passionate about culture, heritage and leisure, and the role they play in helping communities thrive? The Cheltenham Trust is seeking new Trustees to help shape our future as we launch an ambitious new five year strategy focused on wellbeing, reducing inequality and strengthening belonging.

Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026
Interviews: will be held in June 2026 by a recruitment panel

Cheltenham

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OFF GRID: Free art workshops for 14 to 17s

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

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Artists/Muralists wanted for a project in Stroud

Cotswold Canals Connected are inviting two artists to create original mural or murals that are visually striking and accessible to a wide audience and have a strong design and community relevance for this part of the canal corridor.

Application Deadline: Sunday, 7th June 2026, 12pm

Selection & Notification: Monday 29th June, 2026

Painting Period: 10th, 11th, 12th July  2026

Stroud

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Artshape

As an Arts charity we rely on the help of volunteers to support us in our work, without this support we would not be able to provide and achieve to the extent we do. If you would like to give some of your free time and if any of the following applies to you, then why not become a volunteer.

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Gloucestershire Libraries

We are looking for volunteers of all ages to help out in a range of different roles. From helping with children's activities, to delivering books, offering digital help and even improving our library gardens. See our wide range of volunteer roles. Some do short-term projects, and some stay for years! You can read more about the different roles and the experiences of some of our volunteers below.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries/volunteer-in-a-library/volunteer-roles-and-vacancies/

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Mindsong

Providing Meaningful Music for people living with dementia.

We couldn’t do the work we do without our volunteers, and a brilliant bunch they are. Many are drawn from local choirs, but by no means all. Most are people who love music and want to share it with others.

https://www.mindsong.org.uk/volunteering/

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Cheltenham Trust 

Volunteers play a vital role in the work that The Trust does to enrich the lives of residents and visitors to Cheltenham and we are always on the look-out for new volunteers to join our vibrant team.

Volunteers can be found inspiring families at our workshops and community events, researching and caring for artefacts in the museum collections , guiding visitors around the iconic heritage destination Pittville Pump Rooms , looking after our retail shops, leading guided walks and much more.”

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In the Heart of Gloucester at St Mary de Crypt

Volunteers are essential to the running of St Mary DeCrypt. Many of them have extensive knowledge about the history of our building and Gloucester and there's always a friendly face to greet any visitors!

They describe themselves as ‘a community of friends’. If you'd like to join them, in whatever capacity that could be, please take a look at the volunteering page on the website.

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Holst Victorian House

The Holst Victorian House (previously known as Holst Birthplace Museum) is a thriving volunteer run museum in the heart of Pitville. Our volunteers join us to make friends, to pursue an interest, to further their careers or just for fun! No prior knowledge of Gustav Holst or Victorian history is needed.  

holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/volunteer

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