Apply now: Cultural Producers Programme

Transform your passion into a profession with Creative Newham's new training programme.

Starting in Summer 2024, the Creative Newham Cultural Producers Programme offers 6 months of in-depth training and development to help you enter the arts and heritage sectors as a Cultural Producer.

As one of the Cultural Producers on the programme, you will build up skills and knowledge through:

• workshops and training delivered by leading industry experts
• mentoring and coaching
• paid placements where you will develop skills ranging from digital production to managing finances

The programme is free and open to Newham residents aged 18 – 30 who have worked or volunteered in any cultural or arts-related organisation, and who have the passion and drive to pursue a career in this field.

You will be paid the London Living Wage for your time participating in the programme.

There are also pre-application workshops to support you with the application process and ensure that you feel prepared to begin your journey as a Cultural Producer.

We will be selecting 14 Cultural Producers for this year’s cohort which runs from 23rd October 2024 – 5th May 2025.

Application deadline: 5th September 2024
Interviews will take place late September / early October.

What does a Cultural Producer do?

A Cultural Producer makes things happen in a range of industries and sectors, including the cultural sector. They are the person who pulls the strings behind the scenes, collaborating with artists, technical staff and others to bring cultural events of all kinds to life.

Is the programme for me?

The Cultural Producer Programme is open to any adult currently living in Newham, who has worked or volunteered in any cultural or arts-related organisation, and who has the passion and drive to pursue a career in this field.

The aim of this project is to empower individuals from the local community to become the next generation of cultural leaders in the borough. We particularly encourage applications from people underrepresented in these industries – including those from the global majority, those with disabilities, and with socio-economic difficulties – as we believe it’s important that the Cultural Producers are representative of the diverse communities that make up Newham.

If you would like to find out more about the programme, or how we can support you with your application, contact us at culturalproducers@uel.ac.uk

Cultural Producers are all-rounders, so training to be one means developing a broad range of skills, from learning how to create podcasts and short films, to managing budgets, to public relations.

Apply now to become a Cultural Producer

This is a Creative Newham programme, managed and delivered by UEL’s School of Arts and Creative Industries.