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