Light up the North (LUTN) is a network of northern light festivals which have come together to share their collective expertise to support both the development of the partner festivals and the wider sector. Through regional, national and international networking and collaboration LUTN nurtures artistic ambition through artist and producer development, co-commissioning and joint fundraising.
LEAP is a free workshop week (4 days) for artists who want to develop skills in projection-mapping
Participants will learn about imitating the dog’s approach to site-specific projection mapping work, from storyboarding, through basic animation and mapping techniques. Together, during the week, we’ll be making a short piece of work to be shown indoors on a model and using software such as After Effects, Photoshop, Isadora and QLab.
The Content + Social Media Manager will lead on developing content and managing the posts for LUTN’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The role requires a highly organised person who is excited about the chance to champion light festivals and engage audiences, artists, participants and partners with striking, innovative and creative social media content.
LIGHTLAB is an opportunity for early to mid-career artists wanting to develop their practice in light based and digital work for light festivals. Across 2 weekends in October and November 2022, the project will offer up to six artists the opportunity to be supported through a bespoke programme of workshops, networking events and talks scheduled to compliment two LUTN partner festivals – Light Night Leeds (13&14 Oct) and Light Up Lancaster (4&5 Nov).
We are looking for someone with the appropriate skills and experience of working at a strategic level to join us in developing the Network’s profile and partnerships nationally and internationally. This is a new role funded by Arts Council England.
Light Up the North (LUTN) is a network of 6 light festivals across the north of England. In 2022, four of the festivals are joining