artist call outs, JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moving Parts Arts is a charity run by a small team of staff, freelancer artists and volunteers. Wherever possible we offer artist commissions and bookings, job opportunities, bursaries and internships. We support local artists and bring artists to Newcastle from all over the world. Jobs, placements and internships are primarily aimed at North East of England-based creative professionals or those looking to get into the industry.
BECOME A MOVING PARTS TRUSTEE!
We are seeking new Trustees to join our Moving Parts Arts Board. Help shape the future of our organisation as we celebrate 10 years of connecting people and places through puppetry in 2027.
As we move into our 10th year (2027), we are looking to expand our Board to represent the marginalised communities we work with and for. We are especially interested in hearing from local people who identify as working class, global majority, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA+, but we welcome anyone with the commitment, vision and skills to help us move forward into our second decade.​
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We would especially like to meet individuals who:
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Are based in the North East of England
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Have experience of working and/or participating in community arts, theatre, visual arts, or in any other creative industries. We’re particularly interested in people who have experience and/or a keen interest in puppetry
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Have marketing/strategic press & PR experience
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Have financial experience
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Are well connected with local communities in the North East
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Are passionate about making Newcastle a creative and colourful place to live and work
Deadline: Monday 21st September 2026
Trustee Alison McGowan and family getting involved in the City of Kittiwakes Parade (2024)
Trustees Gillian Firth, Eleanor Woolstencroft and Margaret Pinder assisting at the Teeny Tiny Toon Celebration Event (2026)
MOVING PARTS PUPPET FILM FEST: SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Moving Parts Puppet Film Fest brings the best of puppets on film to Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The festival programme includes live action puppet films as well as stop motion puppet animation. The stop motion night at Moving Parts: Newcastle Puppetry Festival has been a sell out event since it began in 2017 and we are excited to now make this into a unique competition showcasing the very best of puppets in film from around the world.
Awards & Prizes
Puppet Live Action Festival Winner - Best in competition
Stop Motion Puppet Animation Festival Winner - Best in competition
Unexpected Delight Award - A film unique in materials, process and storyline
Plucky Underdog Award - Low budget film with lots of promise
Student stop motion or live action puppet film
Selected prize wining films will be screened to a live audience and featured on social media. Film makers are invited to attend screenings and networking events associated with the film festival. Laurels for winner will be provided.
open call: freelance workshop facilitators, puppeteers and creative professionals based in the north east of england
We are always keen to hear from any puppeteers, puppet makers, creative workshop facilitators, or producers/creative workers based in the North East of England.
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We regularly deliver workshops, projects and performances around the region and further afield and support a wide pool of freelancers in these activities.
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Fill out the form by clicking the button below and we will be in touch to find out more.
