Artist Development Lab
Signal Film & Media Closing date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026
- Full time
- Unpaid
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Job Summary
Job Description
The programme will provide a valuable opportunity for artists to focus and refine their practice with support from Signal and through the guidance of experienced artists and mentors.
A series of workshops will give artists the chance to learn digital art techniques, develop their own professional practice and produce work for a group exhibition at Signal in 2027. The exhibition theme will evolve with the selected group but arise from a focus on environment, landscape and protest.
The Artist Lab is a free, supportive development opportunity for local artists to:
- Focus and refine their practice
- Gain guidance of experienced artists, mentors and peers
- Learn digital art techniques
- Develop professional practice
- Produce work for an exhibition in 2027
- Take part in masterclasses, talks and workshops in unique locations
Job Requirements
This programme is suitable for artists at the early to mid stages of their career, who are based or have a close connection to Barrow, Cumbria and Lancashire (Morecambe Bay)
Applicants do not have to have any previous experience of working with technology in their practice, however must demonstrate a keen interest in using technology, digital media or collaborating with those who do. This might include film, photography, programming, sound or installation work.
Minimum age for applicants is 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities
We will be running the first lab on one of the following weekends so you will need to be free for both the dates below and we will confirm which weekend on confirmation of places
Saturday 24th Sunday 25th October 2026
Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November 2026
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Artist Development Lab
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Artist Development Lab
Job: Artist Development Lab
Organisation: Signal Film & Media
Postcode: LA14 5QR
How to Apply
Apply by completing the application form on our website: https://signalfilmandmedia.com/artist-lab-2026/
- Contact name: Liz Critchley
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Signal Film & Media
Signal Film & Media is an award-winning charity providing creative film and digital media activities from our venue, Cooke’s Studios, based in Barrow-in-Furness.
Since 2001 we have provided a unique resource for 1000’s of people of all ages and backgrounds to access free facilities, professional tutoring and hands-on experience in film and creative digital media.