Paid Opportunity for Local Artists!

Goldeneye Environment is looking to recruit and work with a local artist to undertake a “creative evaluation” of Species on the Edge work with bats on the Solway Coast.

Species on the Edge is a national partnership of eight conservation organisations who are working alongside local communities across Scotland to help protect 37 of our rarest and most vulnerable species. We would like to involve a local artist (or group of artists) in producing a fresh perspective on what the programme has been able to achieve, for both people and wildlife.

We are inviting proposals from professional artists and creative practitioners working in any medium and at any stage of their career, who are based in or near to Dumfries & Galloway and have an interest in participatory practice. The creative evaluation will give a voice to local people, and provide an opportunity for them to share their views about the project in a creative way.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 9:00AM on Monday the 14th April.

Communications Commission

The Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Partnership is looking to commission a professional to develop a comprehensive Communications Strategy that aligns with the Cultural Strategy’s priorities and supports open, inclusive communication across Dumfries and Galloway’s cultural sector.

Key Deliverables

The commissioned professional will deliver the following:

1. Branding Strategy and Visual Identity

• Develop a cohesive visual identity and branding strategy that aligns with existing regional cultural assets.
• Provide templates for consistent branding across platforms.

2. Communications Strategy and Audience Plan

• Define key messages to articulate the Cultural Partnership’s vision, development status, and future direction.
• Identify target audiences and recommend engagement approaches, including collaborative use of existing platforms.

3. Platforms and Systems for Delivery

• Design and set up systems (e.g., website, social media) for long-term use by the Partnership
• Ensure these systems are user-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable.

4. Protocols and Internal Systems

• Create communication and marketing protocols to streamline operations within the Partnership and Council Communications colleagues.
• Propose processes for audience engagement and data analysis.

5. Immediate Messaging Support

• Develop materials for key 2025 milestones, such as the inaugural event and Thematic Group promotion.

This commission has a ceiling value of £10,000 and is expected to be delivered within the commissioning period of April 2025 – April 2026.

To express an interest in this opportunity, please contact DGCulturalPartnership@dumgal.gov.uk

Expressions of interest will close on Wednesday 26 February at 9am. Only those who have expressed an interest in this opportunity will be invited to bid for the contract.

Graphics Commission

The DG Cultural Partnership is seeking a graphics creative to produce for a ‘Save The Date’ visual, follow-up invitation, and a suitable digital poster for use by the Cultural Partnership for their event which is taking place in April 2025. 

Timeline: Graphics produced for week/beginning 3rd of March 

Contact: DGculturalpartnership@dumgal.gov.uk

Fee: Artists’ Union hourly rate

Freelance Coordinator

DG Unlimited, on behalf of the partners of the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural
Partnership is proud to announce an exciting new cultural sector opportunity.
Applications are now invited from individuals with the right skills and experience to
serve as a freelance Coordinator for the DG Cultural Partnership.

Closing date for applications is 19th February 2025
Interviews will be held on 6th March 2025.