This year Create Sheffield are curating a series of events all about Creative Careers in Sheffield and beyond. As part of national Discover Creative Careers month, we are bringing young people and industry professionals together for activities, presentations and conversations focussed on what it’s like to work in a creative field.
The series is designed to show young people that the creative industries in Sheffield are vibrant and full of opportunity, and that anyone can thrive in a creative career. They also aim to showcase the full range of creative roles that exist – including the less obvious ones! - from curators to game designers to music producers to arts marketers to technicians.
Whether you’re a young person curious about the creative industries, a teacher wanting to book a session for your students, or a professional keen to get involved, click on the events below to find out more and for free booking.
College and University Routes into Creative Careers
Hosted by Sheffield Creative Industries Institute (SCII) this event will focus on routes into creative careers via further and higher education and what creative courses are on offer. Young people will hear presentations from the SHU Careers and Employability team and creative alumni, and have the chance to browse stands with ambassadors, Student Recruitment and tutors from Sheffield Hallam and local colleges such as Water Bear: The Music College, Sheffield College and Longley Park.
Where: Sheffield Creative Industries Institute, Head Post Office, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BG
Who: This event is for any young person aged 11-25 who is interested in finding out more about the creative industries. You can come by yourself or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.
Creative Organisations Showcase + Behind the Scenes Experience at Sheffield Theatres
Hosted by Sheffield Theatres, this event will focus on what it’s like to work for a larger arts organisation as well as offering an exciting behind the scenes experience of this iconic venue. The afternoon programme involves a theatre tour plus bookable workshops for schools covering lighting and sound for stage, costume design, public speaking, writing for stage and visitor experience. Young people will also have the chance to meet a range of other professionals working for creative organisations at career themed stalls either in the afternoon or at an early evening drop in.
Where: Sheffield Theatres (various venues), 55 Norfolk Street S1 1DA
Who: Daytime: Each school can bring up to 20 students from Y7 to Y13; Evening: Young people aged 16-25 - you can come by yourself or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.
Info for Schools
Intensive Workshops
Technical Theatre
Delivered in our professional working Playhouse Theatre by highly skilled theatre technicians, learn the basics of lighting and sound for stage. Understand the skills of a theatre technician, a highly in-demand role within the creative industry.
Costume Design
Learn how to translate your creative ideas into a practical & accurate costume design. Led by our industry leading Wardrobe Department, experience the world of professional costume making and the variety of roles available within making and designing.
Public Speaking
Gain confidence in oracy and develop practical skills for speaking in public on the Montgomery Stage. Giving you the tools to feel prepared for interviews, presentations and other speaking events, our professional Theatre Directors will support you in having your voice heard.
Writing for Stage
Writing for stage is not about grammar or spelling, but about creativity, characters and emotion. Led by a professional playwright, learn how to translate your brilliant stories and ideas into a script, ready to be performed by actors in the Montgomery Studio.
Visitor Experience (Hospitality and Front of House)
Ensuring visitors have an excellent experience is essential to the running of a creative venue. Learn how to serve in our Crucible Kitchen, welcome a ticketed audience, train in fire evacuation in the Lyceum Theatre and build excellent skills for CV building. Visitor Experience is often a first role within Creative Industires.
Theatre Tour
Peek behind the scenes of our iconic venues, learning about all the different departments that make up the organisation. Walk through our dressing rooms, on our stages and through our backstage areas, usually exclusively for Cast, Crew and Snooker Players! An insight into the verity of roles within theatre that go unseen.
More info for schools
Creative Industries Freelancer and Professional Showcase
Hosted by Sheffield Futures, this event will focus on what it’s like to work freelance in a creative field. Following a brief introduction, young people can take part in speed networking with artists and other professionals who work as freelancers, sole traders or generally more independently in the arts and cultural sectors. Pre-booked school groups can attend at 1pm or 2pm and young people can drop in from 3.15pm.
Where: Sheffield Futures, Star House, Division Street, S1 4GE
Who: One hour timed slots at 1pm and 2pm - Y7 upwards with their teacher as part of a group. 3.15pm-5pm - young people aged 11-25 can come by themselves or with a friend, parent/carer, or support worker.