Author: Spectra
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Gentle Joy or Punk ‘til we Die
In this blog, Kate writes: When I was 16, I had bright green hair and a whole lot of black eyeliner; I wore ripped fishnet tights and big black boots from the army and navy surplus store. I was angry and liked shouting about it with other people, usually loudly and wildly along to songs…
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Spectra is seeking a Job Coach
This document is available in Easy Read Please contact eman@wearespectra.co.uk with any questions or if we can help make this opportunity more accessible to you. Terms: Freelance contract, September 2026 to September 2027 Fee: £14,332.50 Location: Hybrid – Sandwell, West Midlands, and working remotely DEADLINE: 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026 We seek to support…
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Reflecting on Ideas Lab
In this blog, Hayley writes about: Last week, Spectra’s Ideas Lab project came to a close with a wonderful sharing of work. I have been leading on this project since October, so it’s been a living entity in my calendar (and brain space) since then. If you’ve not come across our Ideas Lab project before,…
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Become a BOSS. Trainee
This opportunity is now closed. If you are interested in following the project and Spectra’s other work, sign up for our free newsletter. If you need or would prefer this job description or the application form in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact kerry@wearespectra.co.uk. Click on the links below to view and download the…
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Introducing BOSS.
You can now apply for the BOSS. training programme: https://wearespectra.co.uk/2026/04/30/become-a-boss-trainee/ Introducing BOSS., our new training programme for learning disabled people passionate about the arts and making change. Over one year, two Trainees will join Spectra staff to learn about being leaders in an arts organisation. We will share more about the programme later this month.…
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What Comes Out After Dark In The Garden?
In this podcast, Ty and Ruby discuss: A transcription of this conversation can be found below Photos from Lighting Up The Garden Audio transcription Ruby: Hello! My name is Ruby, I am an artist here at Spectra and the Community Lead, and I’m here today with Ty. Tyrone: Hello, my name is Tyrone Williams, I…
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Spectra is seeking a Policy Artist
If you need or would prefer this job description or the application form below in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact kerry@wearespectra.co.uk Purpose: To help create a more stimulating version of our new Company Culture Guide, in a digital format that is more accessible and meaningful to everyone at Spectra. Aim: To have an engaging and…
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New Funding For Geeking Out On Governance Project
We are so happy to share that we have been awarded funding by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation! This money will fund our Geeking Out On Governance (GOOG) project as well as a new theatre production. Governance. A big word for the processes and policies that are often long, inaccessible and don’t centre care. Over the past…
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Our Living, Breathing Action Plan
Photo of The Commons by Tod Jones In this blog, Eman writes about: Over the last two years, we’ve developed our Environmental Action Plan as one way we can evidence our commitment to climate justice to a wider audience. Over on our newsletter, Instagram and LinkedIn, we’ve introduced this quarter’s theme of Co-Creation: What does…
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Spectra is seeking an artist to tell the story of The Commons – a new community garden space at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
This opportunity is now closed. If you need or would prefer this job description or the application form below in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact maisy@wearespectra.co.uk Purpose: To work with the community to collect stories about growing and the garden space. To develop, design and deliver a creative output based on these stories.…