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Art Reach

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19/08/2026

Meet Maureen Uzoh, our JFI26 Cathedral installation artist! ✨

is a self-taught Nigerian Pop Surrealist artist based in London, working across painting, sculpture and participatory public art.

Using balloons as a recurring metaphor, her work explores resilience, freedom, identity and our shared need for connection.

Maureen will be creatingThe Balloon Garden at
as part of Journeys Festival International 2026. This brand new participatory installation will create a joyful space where small messages bring us closer together and remind us of the connections we share as a community.

We can't wait to see it come to life! 🎈

14/08/2026

📣Another JFI 2026 venue announcement!

We're extremely excited to share thaCURVE theatre, Leicester will be one of our venues at this year's Journeys Festival International.

Expect powerful performances, interactive experiences and...roller skates!🛼

We'll be sharing more details about this year's festival programme very soon. Make sure to follow us on the journey 💜

13/08/2026

Artist Opportunities: EPIC Individuals application 🤩

We Are Epic are calling for applicants for their new 3-year career pathway programme for Disabled, D/deaf and/or Neurodivergent young artists, funded by Youth Music's Shift The Scene Fund 🎼

Applicant requirements:
· Are aged 18–30 and based in the UK
· Identify as Disabled, D/deaf and/or Neurodivergent
· Have a practice that includes live performance (e.g. dance, theatre, music, poetry etc)

Participants in the programme will receive mentoring, paid creative opportunities, funding to develop their own ideas, masterclasses with industry professionals, access support, and a participation stipend. All with a view to discovering new approaches to creating sustainable careers for young Disabled artists.

Find the full details and an expression of interest form on their website. https://weareepic.org.uk/epic-individuals-applications/

Expression of interest form must be completed by 31 August 2026 at the latest, however they are requesting interested applicants submit ASAP.

10/08/2026

A new National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) application round is on the horizon!

If you're thinking about applying but aren't sure where to start, or you'd simply like to talk through your ideas, book a free 45-minute NPO Ready Session with our Head of Consultancy and Development, Jo Dacombe.

During the session, we’ll explore your organisation's ambitions, your current direction and any areas that could benefit from further development before applications open.

📆Available sessions:
Thursday 20 August – in person at LCB Depot or online
Friday 21 August – online only

Book your NPO Ready Session today.
https://artreach.org.uk/event/npo-ready-session/

06/08/2026

Arts and Culture Opportunities - Freelance Producer ✨

Earlier this year, The Chronically ill Artists Network (CIAN) was awarded funding from Arts Council England to deliver the next phase of their work, including the development of existing programmes and some new opportunities.

As part of this new phase, they are searching for a part-time freelance Senior Producer & Operations Manager.

Contract: 40 days on a freelance basis (Sept 2026 to Feb 2028) with the potential to extend subject to future funding

Fee: £300 per day (£12,000 total)

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Nottingham and national meetings, events and conferences (travel expenses covered)

Closing date: Monday 31st August

Visit their website for more information about the role and how to apply⬇️
https://www.chronicallyillartistsnetwork.com/about-4

04/08/2026

Do you have a story to tell?📢

Community Heritage Champion is looking to connect with people in Leicester who have lived experience of disability and want to help shape a more inclusive picture of the city's heritage.

As part of Leicester's Inclusive Heritage project, Christopher wants to hear the stories and experiences that are often missing from Leicester's cultural and shared spaces.

If you have a story to tell and would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more and submit your story. Submission deadline: Monday 31 August 2026.

https://artreach.org.uk/event/where-are-we-callout

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Leicester’s Inclusive Heritage project, delivered by Leicester City Council in partnership with The Audience Agency and made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Heritage Places Strategic Initiative.

Image: Watch Us Lead by Christopher Samuel

29/07/2026

Our next venue for JFI 2026 is... Jewry Wall Museum!

Not only have they sponsored our "Design Your Own Festival Stamp" kids competition, but we're excited to announce they will be hosting an amazing textile art exhibition during the festival (more details to come)🪡🧵

FYI: There's still time to enter our kids competition! You can find entry forms and competition postboxes at Jewry Wall Roman Museum and Leicester Central Library.

You can find more details about Journeys Festival International 2026 and our kids competition on our website ⬇️
https://artreach.org.uk/journeysfestival/

23/07/2026

Arts & Culture Opportunities: Producer at Reading Rep Theatre 🎭

As Producer, you'll work closely with the Executive and Artistic Directors, overseeing projects from planning through to opening night. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the producing programme, with a strong commitment to accessibility, collaboration and artistic excellence.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, RG1 4LY

Application Deadline: Monday 3 August 2026, 10:00am

For full job pack and application details, visit ⬇️
https://www.readingrep.com/join-us/

21/07/2026

Introducing our Community Heritage Champion 🙌

Meet Christopher Samuel, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is rooted in identity and disability politics. Drawing on his lived experience as a Black disabled man, Christopher's work explores representation, identity and belonging.

Christopher will be working with Art Reach, Allinleicester , Leicester City Council and The Audience Agency as part of Leicester's Inclusive Heritage Project. As a Community Heritage Champion, he'll be working with local people to uncover disabled stories that have too often been overlooked, exploring whose voices are missing from Leicester's shared heritage and cultural spaces.

This is just the beginning, and we'll be sharing more soon about the project and how you can get involved. Watch this space 👀

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Leicester’s Inclusive Heritage project, delivered by Leicester City Council in partnership with The Audience Agency and made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Heritage Places Strategic Initiative.

16/07/2026

Get Involved - RE:Create Community Soft Launch♻️

is inviting everyone to the soft launch of RE:Create - Leicester's new creative reuse hub, dedicated to giving materials a second life, reducing waste and making creativity more accessible.

Saturday 15 August | 11am-4pm
6A Frog Island, LE3 5AG

Get Creative!🎨 You can take part in two collaborative activities running throughout the day:

Tag Our Stuff - Help transform donated furniture into colourful, one-of-a-kind
pieces that will become part of the RE:Create space.

Many Hands, One Art - Join Chubby Daniels and turn trash into a collective work of art.

Visit for more details about the launch and how you can get involved!

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LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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0116 261 6882

Website

http://www.artreach.org.uk/

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