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Opportunities in October: Open calls, residencies, and more 

From jobs, residencies, and open calls: here is an updated list of opportunities this October 2024 for artists, writers, and creatives. 

For more consistent updates visit our opportunities page here. 

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 Kekere Storytellers Fund 2024

Are you a content creator, wordsmith, performance artist, visual artist, or journalist whose work tells African stories beyond stereotypes of poverty, conflict, disease, poor leadership and corruption?Africa No Filter’s Kekere Storytellers Fund could support your next project.The fund pays micro-grants to emerging storytellers who are already creating and publishing unique and compelling content that offers fresh and alternative perspectives of Africa, to show a continent that’s innovative, evolving, and creative.The Kekere Storytellers Fund is Africa No Filter’s way of ensuring that funding — which is limited and rarely accessed by up-and-coming storytellers — reaches artists, journalists, and content creators who share our passion for telling better stories about Africa and telling stories about Africa better.

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Deadline: Rolling 

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City of Wichita Arkansas River Public Art Project

CNL Projects, LK Architecture and the City of Wichita invite artists and artist teams with a demonstrated history of completing complex, permanent, outdoor public art projects (and/or other relevant experiences) to submit their qualifications for one of three public art commissions for a $592,000 Arkansas River Public Art Project. This project aims to enhance the aesthetics, safety, and accessibility of the Arkansas Riverfront through downtown Wichita, building upon its character and topography to create unique experiences and spaces for the public.

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Deadline: October 4, 2024

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Science Gallery Melbourne Open Call

EMERGENCE(Y) springs forth in response to a rapidly changing world. As we enter a future defined by climate crisis, humans and non-humans must adapt in order to survive. This open call seeks installations and research projects for a group exhibition centered around a world indelibly impacted by the climate crisis. Budgets should exceed no more than $8,000 AUD, including all fees, materials, freight, and other project costs.

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Deadline: October 27, 2024

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure.Winners of the 61st annual competition will be shown in an exhibition launching at the Natural History Museum, London, in October 2025. There is a £30 entry fee, which increases to £35 in the last week of the submission period.

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Deadline: October 14 2024

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WITS Film and Television Studies Lecturer

The person appointed will be required to teach mainly technical, creative and theoretical aspects of cinematography, with a specific emphasis on camerawork and lighting. The lecturer will champion the discipline of cinematography within the division. The person will be required to mentor student digital film productions and be involved in curriculum design and development, project assessments and be responsible for steering the technical infrastructure in the division. 

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Deadline: 01 November 2024

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RooCru Marketing Manager

RooCru is seeking a Marketing Manager, who will be responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that support the company’s business objectives. The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to craft compelling campaigns, manage content creation, and optimize digital marketing channels. This role offers a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Deadline: Unstated 

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Multichoice Senior Manager Content and Marketing

The purpose of the position is to develop and execute marketing strategies that drive product awareness, customer acquisition, and retention.This role involves positioning DStv’s offerings in the market, ensuring product differentiation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise the customer experience and increase subscriber growth.

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Deadline: Unstated

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Online Content Coordinator 

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for an Online Content Coordinator at the Head Office in Midrand. The correct candidate will be required to provide comprehensive support for the Online Store, in alignment with the Dis-Chem Online Strategy. Including being responsible for content page building (CMS), information updates across the website, compiling articles, promotions and updating images that appear on the Dis-Chem website.

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Deadline: Unstated