A summer programme of learning and action for equitable conditions in culture 

Freelance : Futures is a call for collective learning and action to build equitable conditions for freelance working in culture. Through free resources, workshops, panel discussions, self-organising spaces and virtual gatherings (13th June – 17th June ) , we explore sector organising spaces, freelancer rights and resources, organisational transformation and policy – making.

Freelance : Futures is a 9-week programme for independent practitioners, cultural organisations, unions, funders and policymakers. The programme has been convened by a freelancer-led consortium, who have come together to build on existing advocacy, research and campaigning across culture.

F:F Programme 

Over 9 weeks, we invite you to take a journey: 

13th May – Full Programme Launch: Registration opens for all F:F events

16th May – 10th June: Getting informed, resourced and connected 

13th June – 17th June: Online gathering, working together and creating change

20th June – 15th Jul: Continuing the work, embedding shifts and defining next actions 

Access & Bursary Requests

All events are free, ticketed, and accessible. In recognition that freelancers are not often remunerated for the time taken to attend sector events, the consortium has created 40 bursaries of £250 to enable more freelancers to engage.

Read more about the bursary process, watch our BSL video interpretation contact the F:F Consortium or complete a bursary request form. 

Freelance : Futures is convened by a freelancer – led consortium including: Freelancers Make Theatre Work, Inc Arts, Migrants In Culture, Max Musician and Artist Exchange, people make it work, Something To Aim For and What Next?