Opportunities

From front of house to behind the scenes to artists opportunities, we offer a wide range of roles for all.
Artist Opportunities
Volunteer

We are looking for Gallery Assistant Volunteers for our next exhibition!

Volunteers are important members of the Attenborough Arts Centre front of house team. They are people who share a love of the arts, giving their time to contribute to the continued success of the centre

As an AAC Volunteer, you will be part of an organisation with decades of experience in providing performances, courses, workshops and activities for children and families.

You would be a public face for the AAC, providing support and assistance within our gallery spaces. Ensuring our customers and visitors have a positive and enjoyable experience during their visit and aiding in their desire to return.

Download – Gallery Assistant Volunteer Role Description

Contact Noreen Gallagher, (Volunteer Coordinator) with a short paragraph explaining your interest in the Gallery Assistant role at Attenborough Arts Centre.

Research

We have no commissions open currently.

Paid Opportunities

Paid Call-Out for professional Musicians to join our Soundbites programme!

Every Tuesday lunchtime, we provide a free music performance at Attenborough Arts Centre for our community audience. We try to schedule a variety of genres and we are looking to expand our list of artists.

A Soundbites performance includes: a fee of up to £100.00, a performance on a Tuesday lunchtime between 12:15-13:15, including use of the PA for amplification in the main hall.

This is our paid call-out for local professional musicians. As an inclusive arts centre, offering opportunities for all, Attenborough Arts Centre will be happy to receive applications from all professional individual artists or music acts regardless of experience. However, we encourage applications from artists who may meet the following criteria:

Artists from underrepresented backgrounds.

A show which is accessible and appropriate for a wide audience.

A show which will be engaging, enjoyable and entertaining.

A show which will leave the audience with a positive outlook or perspective on current issues.

A show that might seek to engage its audience as active participants. (such as handing out musical instruments.)

How to apply? 

Please see the full details on the application form at the link below.

Download Application Here

If you need to apply in a different way, please email cb522@leicester.ac.uk  or call 0116 2522455.

We invite applicants all-year round.

Best of luck!