Allama Iqbal Artist Residency: Youth Connect

Allama Iqbal Artist Residency: Youth Connect

Peterborough Presents Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Artform: Film
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
East

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Gladstone Connect Ltd are looking for a professional creative who works with film / moving image to be in residence with their youth group, Youth Connect, at the Allama Iqbal Centre in Peterborough in September – November 2026. The work must respond to either or both of these themes: nature, justice

Job Description

Participatory / Youth Club Residency (Film / Moving Image)

Please note - this opportunity is with the brilliant Gladstone Connect Ltd, who have received Project Grant funding from Arts Council England to host a series of artist residencies at their centre. Peterborough Presents are supporting Gladstone Connect with recruiting artists & other creative support.

The aim is to work with our Friday youth group to co-create a new piece of work which will be unveiled as part of the Allama Iqbal celebrations in November 2026.

The artist will co-create their work with the local community, and respond to the themes of Allama Iqbal's poetry.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.

Job Requirements

We would like the residency to be an active, participatory residency, where the artist will co-create a high quality piece, or pieces, involving Youth Connect members, and taking inspiration from the works of Allama Iqbal.
The young people voted on their favourite themes of Iqbal's work. The top two themes they'd like to explore are nature and justice. Proposals can respond to one or both of these themes.
We are open to approaches and processes. We would like the end result to be showcased publicly between 5 - 10 November to be part of this year's Allama Iqbal Festival Celebrations.
The artist will be supported by Centre Manager, Helen Walkinshaw, and additional support from Peterborough Presents Community Producer, Charley Genever.

Job Responsibilities

- To create and deliver creative accessible workshops or engagement that allows Youth Connect individuals to create or shape the final artwork. Youth Connect runs Fridays 4:30 - 6:30pm at The Allama Iqbal Centre in Peterborough.
- To ensure that what is created responds to the works of Allama Iqbal.
- To ensure there are opportunities for young people both in front of and behind the camera.
- To ensure that what is created responds to the themes of nature and/or justice.
- To ensure that the project is delivered in line with our safeguarding and health and safety policies.
- To work flexibly with the community, adapting plans as needed.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Allama Iqbal Artist Residency: Youth Connect
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Film
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    East
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Job: Allama Iqbal Artist Residency: Youth Connect

Job: Allama Iqbal Artist Residency: Youth Connect

Organisation: Peterborough Presents

Postcode: PE1 2EL

How to Apply

Please note, our Youth Connect members will be assessing applications. Please tailor your answers to the application questions to be suitable for children aged 8-16.
Please submit 3-4 examples of your work, your CV / biography, and answer the questions at the end of the artist brief. We will accept:
A written application (e.g. word document or pdf)
An audio application (e.g mp3 or wav format)
A video application (e.g mp4 format)

Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.