ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
12th BEVERLEY PUPPET FESTIVAL,
17-19 July 2026
We believe that removing barriers in the creative industries only makes it stronger. This is why we always run open artist call-outs for our festival programming and always widely advertise any commissions and opportunities that we can offer as part of our projects.
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ARTIST CALL-OUT: BEVERLEY PUPPET FESTIVAL 17-19 JULY 2026
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We are currently working on the 12th edition of the Beverley Puppet Festival which we hope to be able to present from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July 2026. The 2026 festival will most likely be of a smaller scale than the previous one which took place in July 2024. As per all previous years, the festival is subject to funding.
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Please complete the application form via the link below to express your interest in participating as an artist. The application deadline is 30 September 2025.
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https://forms.gle/KD2qiUrboehsopVm8
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If you require support filling in the application form, please contact us at beverleypuppetfestival@gmail.com
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​Also, whilst you are here, why not sign up to our mailing list or follow us on social media for updates.
THIS WAS OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE OF BEVERLEY PUPPET FESTIVAL AND WE HAD AN INCREDIBLE TIME. THE EVENT MORE THAN LIVED UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS, AND WE WOULD LOVE TO COME BACK TO THE FESTIVAL IN THE FUTURE.
– 2018 festival artist
We believe that puppetry should be inclusive, diverse and accessible and that extends to the artists who are presenting the work. We welcome all applications but are particularly interested in hearing from artists who feel they are under-represented in the industry.
IT WAS GREAT TO BE PART OF SUCH AN INSPIRING EVENT, TO SEE SOME WONDERFUL WORK, AND TO MEET AND CONNECT WITH OTHER PRACTITIONERS.
– 2016 festival artist
Artists interested in submitting work to be considered for our festival programming:
We do an open call-out once every two years. It is always best to submit your work through this method otherwise emails can get lost or forgotten. Sign up to our mailing list to stay up-to-date with our artist call-outs.
10 OUT OF 10. WE HAVE ONLY POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE.
– 2016 festival artist
Be part of our community of volunteers, gain experience and help make Beverley Puppet Festival happen
2021 saw our first ever artist commission - check out the Sanctuary in Creativity film by The House of Funny Noises
Check out the current job opportunities, internships and placements that we have available
Image credits: All main body images by Scott Wigglesworth; 'Volunteers' and 'Jobs' by Nigel Walker; 'Commissions' by 'House of Funny Noises'