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Opportunities
Please take a look at our current list of opportunities below. We are always looking for people who want to get involved with Purbeck Art Weeks in lots of different ways! If you have an idea for a colaboration, exhibition, event or anything else please do contact us at: info@purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Commission Opportunity: Photographer – Made by the Sea
Telling the story behind an art project, from creative beginnings through to exhibition
Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) invites applications from a student or emerging artist to follow and record the development of Made by the Sea, a major community arts project exploring ocean waste, creativity and environmental awareness.
This is an opportunity to document the project and contribute to an evolving visual and creative record of its journey — capturing the people, ideas, making, learning and moments that happen along the way.
Commission Fee: £500.00
Locations: Across Purbeck, Dorset
Exhibition: Made by the Sea – Purbeck Art Weeks 2027
Contract: Freelance Artist Commission
Closing date: November 13th, 2026
How to apply: email your application to iangodfrey@purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Click here to download the full Commission Opportunity details
Commission Opportunity: Videographer – Made by the Sea
Telling the story behind an art project, from creative beginnings through to exhibition.
Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) invites applications from a student, emerging artist, photographer, filmmaker or creative documentarian to follow and record the development of Made by the Sea, a major community arts project exploring ocean waste, creativity and environmental awareness.
This is an opportunity to become part of the project and create an evolving visual and creative record of its journey — capturing the people, ideas, making, learning and moments that happen along the way.
Commission Fee: £500.00
Locations: Across Purbeck, Dorset
Exhibition: Made by the Sea – Purbeck Art Weeks 2027
Contract: Freelance Artist Commission
Closing date: November 13th, 2026
How to apply: email your application to iangodfrey@purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Click here to download the full Commission Opportunity details
Commission Opportunity: Sound Artist – Made by the Sea
Creating an Ever-Changing Ocean Soundscape
Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) invites applications from sound artists, composers and musicians to create an original immersive soundscape for Made by the Sea, a major community arts installation exploring ocean waste, creativity and environmental awareness.
We are seeking an artist to compose an ambient/generative soundscape that continually evolves throughout the day. Rather than a traditional soundtrack, we are looking for a composition of multiple layers of music, natural sounds and textures, that flow together but never repeat in exactly the same way. Like tides, currents and drifting debris, the soundscape should remain in constant, subtle flow.
Commission Fee: £1,000.00
Location: Rollington Barn, Purbeck, Dorset
Exhibition: Made by the Sea – Purbeck Art Weeks 2027
Contract: Freelance Artist Commission
Closing date: November 13th, 2026
How to apply: email your application to iangodfrey@purbeckartweeks.co.uk
Click here to download the full Commission Opportunity details
Job Opportunity: Events Publicity & Marketing Manager
Purpose of the role:
To lead the marketing and audience development of the Events Programme, increasing attendance, strengthening Purbeck Art Week’s profile and ensuring audiences are aware of the full programme well in advance of the Festival.
Commitment:
Average 1 day (7 hours) per week, spread as required over the period.
January – June
Approximately 26 days (182 hours)
Remuneration:
£4,000
Application process:
Please apply in the first instance with an Expression of Interest and your CV. Please tell us a bit about yourself, how you would approach the job, why you think you would be the right person for the job, and your indicative costings.
Ideally we would like to hear from you by the end of October 2026. Interviews will take place soon after that. The start date will be January 1 2027. The first Publicity Group meeting that you will be expected to attend will be Tuesday January 5th 5.30 pm.
Click here to download the full Job Description
Please send your application to Jo Colvile, PAW Administrator, at hellopaw@outlook.com
Opportunities for Young Artists (aged 16-25)
Are you a young artist aged 16-25 looking to get involved with Purbeck Arts Weeks? We’d love you to join us at our next festival!
Types of Opportunities Available:
- Support in taking part in Purbeck Arts Weeks.
- Join young artist exhibitions as a part of the Arts Weeks.
- Be paired with a creative mentor to help support you and your artistic practice.
- Meet like minded individuals and build a community in the arts.