We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused professional to lead the development of our cultural and visitor economy offer. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of culture in the Cotswolds, helping to ensure it remains vibrant, sustainable and economically strong. Could this be you?

Deadline for Applications: 28 Jun 2026

Trinity Road, Stroud

Free printmaking session for LGBTQIA+ young people at Newent Library!

Friday, 26 June 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Newent Library

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.

An opportunity to see textile historian Kassia St Clair, as she reveals the history of fabric from across the world.

Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm

George Watson Hall  in Barton Street, next door to Tewkesbury Museum

If you are a creative business in Gloucestershire, join us at The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on Thursday 18 June for a fully funded workshop: How to Ignite your Creative Business.

The Music Works are looking for an experienced and motivated Grants Manager to join the fundraising team and take ownership of our grants and trusts income.

Contract: Permanent // Deadline: Monday 29th June, 5pm

The Music Works – Gloucester Hub / Hybrid

Behind the scenes of making my small business as environmentally sustainable as possible.

Live online 12th June 10:30 am

Once a year, Newent transforms into a town-wide yard sale trail. Stroll the route and browse driveway pop-ups filled with preloved finds, homemade bakes, handmade crafts and quirky treasures, all sold by your Newent neighbours.

Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 10am – 4pm

Across Newent

Join Queer Ecologist Izzy McLeod for creative workshops exploring the queer world of fungi.

Queer Fungi 101: Zine and Collage workshop Sunday 14 June | 13:30-15:30

Queer Fungi Interconnections: Embroidery and Applique Friday 19 June | 16:00-18:00

Stroud Library

16 hour per week Administrator role with Creative Health charity to support a small, friendly team.

Terms: 18 month freelance contract, £260 per week for 16 hours

Deadline to apply: 26 June (interviews w/c 6 July 2026)

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

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 ⚠️

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

The Music Works is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Marketing Officer!

Deadline:Wednesday 3rd June 2026, at midnight

Gloucester

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

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

Write and submit your funding bid with support, strategy & cheerleading with Christina Poulton

Funding Bids: Make It Happen Week | 11 - 15 May 2026 // £95

Online

An opportunity for local community arts and crafts groups to promote themselves and their work for free in our established Guild gallery in Nailsworth.

The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4.

You would be given full training to staff the gallery - which is very easy!