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Opportunity: Creative Producer

Location: The Stove, Dumfries
Position: 12 Months, Fixed-Term
Application Deadline: 9am on Tuesday 1st July 2025

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Creative Producer to join our talented creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the delivery of Stove projects and programmes that spark participation, foster collaboration and celebrate the creativity of our region. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping to shape an ambitious programme that reflects the diverse communities of South-West Scotland and supports the next generation of creative practitioners.

Rate of Pay and Conditions

Pay range £26,000 – £30,000 pro rata, dependent on experience. 28 hours per week across four days. This is an in-person role, working with our team at our headquarters based in Dumfries town centre with projects across Dumfries and Galloway. Reporting to The Stove’s Artistic Director. 

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How to Apply
  • A CV outlining your skills and experience
  • A letter outlining your interest, relevant experience and approach to the role
  • Up to 5 examples of past work to support your application
  • We ask that you send nothing bigger than 10MB

Please email your application to [email protected]

Deadline: 9am on Monday 1st July 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
By applying for this role you are declaring yourself available for this date

Applying in a Way That Works for You

We want our application process to be as inclusive and accessible as possible. You are welcome to communicate with us in whatever way feels most comfortable and natural to you. If you have any questions—about the application, the role, or anything else—please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].

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Opportunity: Freelance Marketing and Communications Assistant

Location: The Stove, Dumfries
Position: Freelance, Part-time
Application Deadline: Midnight on Thursday 26 June 2025

The Role

We’re looking for a freelance Marketing & Communications Assistant with proven experience in marketing, communications, or content creation to hit the ground running and support the delivery of a busy, exciting programme of activities.

You’ll work across our social media, website, blog, email communications, and print materials—assisting with content creation, event promotion, and day-to-day marketing activities under the guidance of our Marketing & Communications Manager.

Rate of Pay and Conditions

This role offers £150 per day negotiable dependent on experience, with an average of 21 hours/three days per week, for an initial three-month period.

While this is initially a freelance opportunity, we’re open to it developing into a longer-term position for the right person.

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a CV detailing your relevant skills, experience, and knowledge, along with a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, availability, and proposed start date. We would also love to see examples of your work that are relevant to the position.

Please email your application to [email protected]

Deadline: Midnight on Thursday 26 June 2025

Applying in a Way That Works for You

We want our application process to be as inclusive and accessible as possible. You are welcome to communicate with us in whatever way feels most comfortable and natural to you. If you have any questions—about the application, the role, or anything else—please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].

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Instagram Takeover Call Out – Creative Spaces

The Creative Spaces team are looking for young creatives who are from or live in Dumfries & Galloway to feature on their Friday Takeovers on Instagram Stories.

Project Overview

This project aims to provide a platform for creatives to showcase their work, share insights about their practice, and connect with a broader audience. By taking over our Instagram Stories for one day, creatives will have the opportunity to engage with our followers, highlight their portfolios, and promote their creative endeavours.

Objectives

Showcase Creative Work: Allow creatives to share images, videos, and stories of their projects.

Highlight Creative Practices: Provide insights into their creative process, tools, and techniques.

Promote Individual Portfolios: Direct followers to the creatives’ websites, online stores, or social media profiles to boost their visibility.

Build a Creative Community: Foster a sense of community among creatives and our audience by introducing them to diverse creative talents.

Scope of Work

Each person will: Take Over Instagram Stories for One Day: Post a series of stories showcasing their work and creative process.

Introduce Themselves: Provide a brief introduction, including their background, artistic journey, and current projects.

Share Creative Insights: Offer behind-the-scenes content, such as sketches, drafts, or work-in-progress shots, and discuss their creative methods.

Engage with the Audience: Respond to questions and comments from our followers throughout the day.

Promote Their Work: Include links and information on where followers can find more of their work, such as websites, online stores or social media profiles.

Fee

Fee: £50
Payment Terms: Payment will be processed upon completion of the Instagram Takeover.

Requirements

  • Aged between 16 – 30
  • Either from Dumfries and Galloway or currently working/living in Dumfries and Galloway

Deliverables

  • A complete series of Instagram Stories for the takeover day, including:
    ◦ At least 5-10 story posts showcasing creative work.
    ◦ An introduction to the creative individual.
    ◦ Insights into the creative process.
    ◦ Engagement with the audience.
    ◦ Promotional information directing followers to the creative’s portfolio.

Interested? Get in touch!

Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject ‘Instagram Takeover’, and a bit about yourself and your creative practice and we’ll be in touch.

What is Creative Spaces?

We are a Dumfries-based collective of young creatives, working with and advocating for our region’s young artists.

Situated in the heart of Dumfries, Creative Spaces collaborates with young creatives from across the region, providing young people with opportunities to engage in the arts. Whether it’s through events, workshops, mentorships, or our annual Associates Programme, we aim to enhance Dumfries and Galloway’s creative scene by offering free access to opportunities and paid commissions

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In the Braw Midwinter: Exhibition Open Call for Submissions

Exhibition dates: 21st November – 21st December 2024

We’re inviting artists, makers, and creatives of all kinds from Dumfries & Galloway to showcase your talent in our cosy Stove Café this festive season. Whether you’re a painter, printmaker, jeweller, or craftsperson—this is your chance to share (and sell!) your work as part of our Midwinter Exhibition.
 
From unique artworks and handcrafted items to festive cards, decorations, and creative twists on holiday traditions—we welcome it all. This is an opportunity to brighten the season with your creations while supporting local artists in the lead-up to the holidays.


Our Midwinter Exhibition will run from Thursday, 21st November to Saturday, 21st December, with pieces available for purchase during our regular cafe hours (Monday–Saturday, 9am–3pm).

How To Submit Artwork:

  • Artists may submit up to a maximum of two artworks per person.
  • 2D artworks should not exceed 60cm in any direction, and 3D artworks should not exceed 30cm in any direction.
  • Artworks must be dropped off during one of our scheduled drop off dates (see below), or by appointment only
  • Artists must complete a contacts form before leaving any artworks. These will be available during our scheduled drop off dates or by emailing [email protected].
  • Any unsold artworks must be collected on Monday 6th January 2025.


Artwork Drop Off Dates:
Artworks can be dropped off on the 18th and 19th November, between 11am-5pm.


*Conversing Building is an ongoing project at The Stove, that looks to activate spaces around The Stove through a variety of visual and public art projects and displays. For more info on the project visit our project page here.

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We Are Looking for Freelancers

As a dynamic organisation with a diverse range of projects across the region, we’re always eager to collaborate with talented freelancers. Whether you’re a photographer, graphic designer, communications expert, project manager, technician, or possess other specialised skills, we want to connect with you.

Our work is primarily based in Dumfries & Galloway, so we’re particularly eager to connect with freelancers from the region—whether we’ve worked together before or you’re new to us. If you’ve recently reinvented yourself or expanded your skillset, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you’re not based in D&G but are available for work in the region, we encourage you to reach out.

To join our freelancer database, please fill out the form linked via the button below:

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‘The Rite of The Salty Coo’ Call-out

This call-out is now closed.

Ahead of Nithraid 2024, our friends at Oceanallover are looking for people to get involved with ‘The Right of the Salty Coo’. Full information below.

On Saturday the 24th of August Oceanallover and Dumfries Slow Fashion will be taking the Salty Coo for a walk through town and across the river to meet the Nithraid as it arrives at The Green.

There will be four stages on the way where we will celebrate the Salty Coo with music and dance and take photographs for Pulp Magazine.  

Oceanallover is looking for people to get involved:  

  • Making costume for ‘The Rite of the Salty Coo’ working with Alex Rigg from Oceanallover. 
  • Making your own up-cycled clothing with expert help, the wearing it for a Slow Fashion photo-shoot.
  • Dressing up in Oceanallover costumes to walk the Salty Coo to the river.
  • Come along with us and the Coo just to be there, travelling from Mid-Steeple and over Devorgilla.
  • We need a herd of children to come and make wee Coos in the morning of the 24th and then join the drove to the river.

We need:

  • 4 costume-making trainees aged between 16 and 25
  • 10 Models/movers to work with Dumfries Slow Fashion and  Oceanallover. 
  • 20+ people to look fabulous and have their pictures taken in the street for the October edition of Pulp Magazine.

Contact:

Oceanallover; Auchenstroan House; Moniaive; Dumfries; DG3 4JD

Phone – 01848 200 357 

E-mail – [email protected]

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