Creative Events

Creative event services include talks, Workshops, and Group Discussions by No Jobs in the Arts

A workshop, example of creative events led by No Jobs in the Arts

Enhance your creative programs with our tailored talks, guided workshops, and facilitated group discussions. These proven sessions inspire, educate, and equip early-career creatives with practical skills.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your academic curriculum, creative project, or provide ongoing professional development opportunities, our talks, workshops, and group discussions offer a valuable addition to your programming.

We offer four standard session topics. Also, these sessions can in-person or online, and we can shape their duration and content can to participants needs.

In addition to the four sessions on this page, we can create a custom session based on your specific needs or our research interests (suitability and print). Please get in touch with your requirements or speaking/workshop invitation.


If you are thinking about services by No Jobs in the Arts, then hire us to work with your group or students. Please contact us directly to schedule a free consultation, after that we can discuss your specific needs and provide a quote.

Topic 1: Zine, Self-publishing, and Sharing your Practice

Find out why everyone should create and publish their own zines. This topic includes a presentation on the benefits of zine making as a method for documenting creative practice, and an optional hands-on tutorial or workshop. As a result of attending this creative event, attendees will be inspired to make zines.

For example, we spoke about this topic at the University of Northampton and Sheffield Hallam University in 2024.

Topic 2: Tools for Effective Decision-Making: Choosing Between Creative Opportunities?

Discover how to evaluate and select the right creative opportunities. In other words, this topic will provide you with practical tools to avoid bad opportunities and make informed decisions with confidence. Talk content can include a follow-up discussion supplement.

For example, this topic was an event feature at QUAD in March 2024.

Topic 3: How to find your Creative Community 

Learn how to connect with other creatives and find support. This workshop will introduce you to the resources and opportunities available in the creative community and share the experiences of No Jobs in the Arts directors.

For example, the topic feature in a talk to Blackpool School of Arts with AA2A in July 2024.

Topic 4: Critical Friends

We can lead group critique sessions and invite constructive feedback from peers and industry professionals. We use a positive and supportive environment to facilitate open discussion and growth.

A recent crit was ‘Sound and Vision‘ for Broadway Cinema’s Near Now Programme in July 2024.

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