International opportunities, Networking, Training and Skills

Leeds City Council Culture Programmes Team work in partnership with a number of organisations to help create training, opportunities and support for creatives in our city. We'll keep looking out for relevant links to share here, so do check back.

Leeds support and opportunities

Arts Together Creative Careers

Get involved in the creative, cultural and art worlds in Leeds and the region. We’ll keep you updated with the latest opportunities, resources and news.

Find out more here.

 

WY Create

WYCreate is a brand new series of FREE training opportunities for creative freelancers * and microbusinesses ** in West Yorkshire.

Find out more here.

Leeds Creative Skills Festival

Organised by Leeds City Council’s Employment & Skills Service, the Leeds Creative Skills Festival 2024 was held in November at the amazing and culturally rich Royal Armouries.

Our third Leeds Creative Skills Festival, offered a refreshed experience which was filled with inspiration and discovery. Visitors were able to explore the exciting career paths, unleash creativity and learn from industry experts.  

Find out more here.

International Opportunities

Open Call - Become Part of České Budějovice 2028 Programme

Who can apply

- The call is open to organizations/ legal entities from anywhere in the world.

- Individuals cannot apply directly but can be part of project teams.

Local collaboration

- Projects should be developed in cooperation with a local or regional partner from České Budějovice or the South Bohemian region.

Project implementation

- The main public project output must take place in 2028.

- Core activities need to be implemented in České Budějovice or within the South Bohemian region (Czech Republic).

The application deadline is on 10 July 2026.

You can find more information about the call on our website:

https://www.budejovice2028.eu/en/open-call

Here are the full conditions for your reference.

 

Information session for international applicants

- An online Q&A webinar in English will take place on 17 April 2026 (14:00–16:00 CET).

Registration for the webinar is open here.

 

Finding partners

- Organizations looking for collaborators may use the matchmaking table to connect with potential local or international partners.

If you have a strong project idea aligned with our Open Call terms and conditions that is supported by a viable organization, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to help connect you with relevant local cultural actors in České Budějovice and the South Bohemian region.

 

Please contact creativecity@leeds.gov.uk if you wish to be connected.

Creative Development support and opportunities across West Yorkshire

Creative Wakefield

We share news for people working in the Creative Sector – offering career progression, skills development, business development, or funding opportunities.

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Kirklees Creative Industries

Find out about the latest creative news in Kirklees. From announcements from upcoming events and festivals to opportunities to get involved and much much more....

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National and Regional Policy 

Creative Industries Strategy

INVEST 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

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Creative Industries News

£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth (Jan 2025)

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Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced (Dec 2024)

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