call out: end of life & racism
@theleapbd
call out: end of life & racism
The Leap is commissioning artists to design and deliver a series of creative, community based workshops exploring racism and inequality in end-of-life care. This commission forms part of a wider research programme led by National Institute for Health and Care Research examining how racism and structural inequality shape experiences of end of-life care for marginalised ethnic communities
project overview
Priority Communities
We are particularly seeking artists who are from, or have strong and trusted relationships with:
• Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities
• Eastern European and Roma communities
• Black African and Black Caribbean communities
3. Scope of the Commission
Commissioned artists will design and deliver creative workshops, create culturally relevant spaces, work alongside researchers using an evaluation framework, and contribute learning to a wider system-change process.
Workshop Programme
The workshop programme will require delivery of a total of 8 workshops. Artists may apply to deliver more than one series of workshops for priority communities.
• Two workshops per week over four weeks (eight in total)
• Up to two hours per workshop
• Groups of 5–10 participants
• Community venues sourced within the commission budget. The Leap will support this process if needed.
The research findings are intended to inform policy, funding, and cultural strategy across Yorkshire and beyond. The Creative Commission will act as the emotional and creative heart of the project — bringing these findings to life through story, image, sound and or film.
Timeline (Indicative)
• Call-out published: 22nd Dec 2025
• Application deadline: 29th Jan 2026
• Artists appointed: 2nd Feb 2026
• Workshop delivery: Feb 2026-Mar 2026
• Attendance and presentation at conference TBC
how to apply
Please submit the following to Shabz Musaji at Shabz@the-leap.org.uk by close of business Friday 9th January 2026:
• A CV
• A statement (max 500 words) outlining their practice, experience, and community connection,
• Examples of relevant work
• Highlight any support that may be needed for successful delivery of workshops
Interested applicants can download a copy of the brief here