We will post opportunities for artists and freelancers on this page and on our social media.
Please email theturnpikegallery@wigan.gov.uk if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
Open Exhibition
The Turnpike Gallery is calling for entries to the Open exhibition which is to be held at the gallery from 28th February – 19th April 2025.
The exhibition will showcase artworks by people living or working in the borough of Wigan. It is open to professionals and amateurs – anyone who makes art!
This is a great opportunity to showcase your artwork in a professional gallery, maybe for the first time. Our goal is to provide an accessible opportunity to exhibit and to present the range of creative talent in Wigan borough. Please see guidance notes for more information.
The Open exhibition is free to enter. To submit your work for consideration, please complete the submission form.
Wigan Cultural Development Match Fund
Cultural and heritage organisations based in Wigan can apply for up to £2000 match funding to support applications for projects taking place in the Borough. For further information and how to apply, visit Wigan Cultural Development Match Fund.
Make. Believe. Higher Folds Community Producer
The Turnpike Gallery is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to play a key role on our ACE funded project Make. Believe. for a period of 18 months between February 2025 – July 2026. We are looking for an experienced and passionate arts producer who can work closely with partners to deliver a community-led engagement project in Higher Folds housing estate, Leigh.
For full details and how to apply, please download the Higher Folds Community Producer job pack.
A plain text version is also available, please download the Higher Folds Community Producer job pack - plain text.
Application deadline: Sunday 19th January 2025
Interviews week: commencing 27th January 2025
For any questions or for an informal chat, please contact theturnpikegallery@wigan.gov.uk / 01942 404469