Aunty Social Zine Callout 2026
Hello artists, makers and writers! At Aunty Social, we're offering you the opportunity to sell your zine on the high street at a reasonable rate of commission.
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Blackpool on its 20th Anniversary tour
The 20th anniversary celebrations of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival will honour lesbian-focused films in this year’s tour of 25 towns, including Blackpool. From forbidden kisses to real-life revolution, Blackpool Film Festival and Aunty Social will be welcoming Iris on Tour to Arc Cinema,
Blackpool Creative Market – Saturday 29 November 2025
A Very Blackpool Christmas: Bring some joy and gladness back to Christmas shopping at Blackpool Creative Market
Defeating Narratives of Division – Training Booklet
This manifesto booklet is one of the training resources, produced by the Ella Baker School of Organising. It features creative work made by Blackpool-based artists and local residents via open calls and creative outreach sessions.
Defeating Narratives of Division: Community Day
10:30am - 3pm, Saturday 11 October, Blackpool Central Library Join us for a full day session as we continue our Defeating Narratives of Division training programme for local residents.
Call for Actors
We are making a short student film and are looking for 2 actors for paid roles.
Aunty Social Season Brochure: Oct-Dec 2025
Have a nosy through our current brochure. Remember to pick up a copy when you next visit us.
Blackpool Creative Market – artist workshop callout
We want to hear from artists who can run drop-in activities for adults and families at Blackpool Creative Market at Blackpool Winter Gardens on Saturday 29 November 2025. Theme: A Sustainable Christmas. Fee: £260 We’re looking for festive eco-friendly creative activities e.g. crafting with recycl
BFI Film Academy 2025: apply now!
We’re looking for 10 young filmmakers and film fans aged 16-19 to take part in our BFI Film Academy 2025/26. Over the course of 5 months, you will work with your fellow young filmmakers to make a short film from start to finish.
Aunty Social returns to GNCCF in 2025
We’re heading to the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Victoria Baths in Manchester from 17-20 October 2025 to tell craft lovers all about Aunty Social and to showcase 3 fabulous Fylde Coast artists.
OPEN CALL for Images
The Shared Story of Us – Defeating Narratives of Division DEADLINE Monday 1st September 2025 Submissions are open for images to be included in an educational booklet to accompany our upcoming Defeating Narratives of Division training sessions run in conjunction with the Ella Baker School of O
Defeating Narratives of Division training August 2025 – December 2026
Many good people, exasperated at the growth in narratives of division feel frozen and unable to act as they are unsure how to make a positive impact.
BFI Film Academy: Short Film Script Call Out
Following our first BFI Film Academy last year, we’re preparing to welcome another cohort of 16-19 year olds to take part in this practical filmmaking skills development programme this October.
Welcome to Pigeon Palace
We’re considering the future of this building on East Topping Street which is connected to our space and affectionately known as Pigeon Palace. It’s been empty for over 20 years and now work is underway to replace the windows, repair the roof and tidy up the building façade. It’s
