Dreamtime Fellowship 2026
Closing Date: Wed 15 October, 10:00 BST
This is an open-call to Bristol-based practitioners with an interest in making art in the public domain that involves some sort of technology. We’re looking for mid-career artists who are ready to take their practice to its next level. We understand that to mean that you may have shown your work in a few places, you can articulate your practice, you have a growing body of work and a profile to match, and you would benefit from expanding your networks and having support to evolve your practice.
What support is available?
We offer:
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Workspace within Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio for 12 months from Jan to Dec 2026. This includes free desk space that you can access 7 days a week and bookable meeting rooms, workshop space and a small maker space (with some access to equipment).
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A peer community of other Pervasive Media Studio residents who you can bounce ideas around with and could be potential collaborators for current and future projects.
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Tailored support from Watershed to help you get the most out of your Fellowship, including regular catch ups, discussions and sharing events.
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A £5,500 artist bursary and production budget (tax inclusive). This money can be allocated for materials, tools and your artist fee, as you see fit.
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Three one-to-one mentoring sessions with
Luke Jerramthroughout the year.
We ask for:
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At least 20 days dedicated research and development time at the Pervasive Media Studio.
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Enthusiasm and ambition to grow and develop your practice.
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An open, curious, experimental approach. A willingness to publicly test ideas out and learn from experimental artworks (which may not always go to plan).
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A willingness to contribute to the Pervasive Media Studio community and participate in conversations with peers.
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An informal sharing of ideas and/or learnings towards the end of the residency.
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Some reflection and feedback on your time with us.
You can read about the previous Dreamtime Fellows (previously based at Spike Island) here.
How are we supporting access needs?
Pervasive Media Studio is wheelchair accessible, we have a quiet room and there is ongoing invitation and opportunity to discuss any specific access requirements, throughout your engagement with us.
We have staff team members who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, racially minoritised, disabled, and are from a range of different class backgrounds. Please get in touch if you have similar experiences and want to chat to one of us before making an application.
If you would like to learn more about the space and community, visit the Pervasive Media Studio website or come along to one of our Open Studio Fridays.
Who is this opportunity for?
To apply, you need to:
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Live in and around Bristol (BS postcode area)
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Be aged 18 or over
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Be available to work at the Pervasive Media Studio in person
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Have a practice that you define as mid-career
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Be a practising artist interest in making public realm artwork and uses some sort of technology within your practice
Please note: Undergraduate students or students in full time education are not eligible to apply.
Key Dates:
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Wed 15 Oct – Applications Close
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Fri 24 Oct - Applicants notified
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Tue 4 or Wed 5 Nov – Shortlisted applicant interviews (online or phone)
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Tue 18 Nov - Applicants notified
Volunteer Deanery Treasurer
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Summary:
Could you help Pershore & Evesham or Redditch & Bromsgrove deanery as their Deanery Treasurer?
Location:
Pershore & Evesham or Redditch & Bromsgrove deanery
Salary:
Voluntary position.
Job description:
The Deanery Treasurer is a part of the Deanery Leadership Team and offers advice to the Deanery Synod on financial matters, as well as supporting parish treasurers and enabling networking amongst them to support one another. They work in a voluntary capacity with the Deanery Leadership Team to fulfil the vision of the deanery, to grow as kingdom people, and grow as a healthy and sustainable church: worshipping God, making disciples, sharing hope and transforming communities.
The Deanery Treasurer has a pivotal role to play in ensuring good communication between the Diocese and parishes and promoting a collaborative ethos at all levels.
Although some accounting experience will be useful, the main element of this voluntary role is to be a passionate champion for good stewardship and to support parish and benefice treasurers, acting as an advocate for payment of Ministry Share.
The treasurer will work collaboratively with the Area Dean and other members of the deanery leadership team (DLT) to fulfil the vision of the deanery, to grow as Kingdom People, and grow as a healthy and sustainable church: worshipping God creatively, making disciples, sharing hope and transforming communities.
Key skills:
- An excellent team player – you will need to work as part of the deanery leadership team.
- Relationship building skills – you will be working closely with both treasurers, clergy and the Diocesan Finance team.
- IT literate and experience of record keeping and basic accounting, ideally with experience of being a parish or church treasurer.
- Commitment to our Diocesan vision and the role your deanery and parishes play within this.
- A desire to serve the church and enable it to thrive, transforming communities and sharing hope.
- Committed to our Kingdom People values of love, compassion, justice and freedom.
Key Relationships:
- The Area Dean
- The deanery leadership team and deanery synod
- PCC Treasurers
- Diocesan Director of Finance and other members of the diocesan finance team
- Diocesan Stewardship Officers
Treasurers do not need to be a member of deanery synod, though will be invited to attend synod meetings in their role. Deanery Synod meets in-person and via Zoom (four times a year).
Role description:
Application forms and details from:
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Powell.
Contact email:
Contact phone number:
01905 732804
Closing date:
1st January, 2027 at 00:00
Ambassador for The Children's Society
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Summary:
Could you be the next Ambassador for The Children’s Society in the Diocese of Worcester?
Job description:
Could you be the next Ambassador for The Children’s Society in the Diocese of Worcester?
The Children’s Society have a fantastic volunteer role known as a Diocesan Ambassador. This is an individual who supports the charity with its link to The Church of England, identifies new opportunities and helps to support existing supporters.
Do you have excellent networking and engagement skills, coupled with a knowledge of The Church of England and how diocese and parishes work? If you are able to work collaboratively with senior diocesan staff, clergy and volunteers, then you could make an excellent Diocesan Ambassador.
The role is an integral part of our work in the community. Our current Diocesan Ambassadors do a wide range of activities, ranging from organising and running Christingles in their communities, talking to local clergy and supporting our house box networks. This role is truly flexible and one, you really can make your own.
Diocesan Ambassador for the Diocese of Exeter, Ann, has told us “I’ve met some lovely people as Diocesan Ambassador, all trying to work together to make the world a better place for children and young people. Clergy, Church workers, other charity workers, MPs, Councillors - to name a few. I have travelled to different areas of the Diocese meeting people and promoting the charity and I’ve always received wonderful support from The Children’s Society’s Community Relationships Manager for the region. If you love meeting people and want to work with a charity who really cares, please do apply for this role”.
Claire McMinn, Community Relationship Manager – West Midlands said: “Our Diocesan Ambassadors are an extremely important part of our community volunteers. They are the connectors in their communities, passionate about the work The Children’s Society does and committed to improving the lives of Children and Young People across the UK.
If you think you’ll be able to inspire church leaders and key faith figures across cathedrals, churches and education teams, then please get in touch to chat more about this role."
A full Diocesan Ambassadors pack is available below, and Claire would be happy to chat about the role in more detail via telephone or video conference.
Claire can be contacted on 07756 269 616 or by email on Claire.Mcminn@childrenssociety.org.uk.
Parish website:
Role description:
Application forms and details from:
Claire McMinn, Community Relationship Manager
Contact email:
Contact phone number:
07756 269 616
Closing date:
1st January, 2027 at 00:00