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If you’re a young artist aged 11-19 and living in Sunderland, showcase your creativity at Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026!
Whether you’re a visual artist, film maker or musician, check out how you can have your work be part of this year’s festival.
Vacancies
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Advocacy Lead to raise the profile of Culture Start and support existing efforts to position the project as a leading example of place-based cultural investment.
The role will focus on building strategic relationships, developing a clear advocacy narrative and driving engagement with local, regional and national funders, policy makers and influencers.
At a Glance
Project: Culture Start
Contract: Freelance, part time – December 2025 until September 2026 (with possible extension to March 2027)
Fee: £6000
Location: Sunderland-based (hybrid working possible)
Deadline: 10am on 26 November 2025
We recognise the wealth of life experience, skills, ideas and knowledge that exists in our local communities, and the valuable contribution that volunteers can make to Sunderland Culture. Sunderland Culture is committed to providing meaningful, enjoyable and safe volunteer assignments of real value within clear and appropriate programmes of activities.
Applications to volunteer with Sunderland Culture are currently closed while we work through our waiting list. We regularly recruit new volunteers across our venues, so please check back regularly for updates.
If you are aged 13-25, you can become part of Sunderland Culture’s Young Leadership group, Celebrate Different Collective