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freelance artists for workshops, Warwick Arts Centre

  •  West Midlands
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 15, 2026
  •  Asha Eade-Green
  •  asha.eade-green@warwick.ac.uk
  • #Visual arts
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Description

Job Summary

Warwick Arts Centre is looking for artists, makers and creative practitioners from across the Midlands to lead workshops as part of Creative Socials, our programme of free, artist-led creative workshops responding to our exhibitions and wider programme.

Job Description

Who we're looking for
We welcome artists and creative practitioners working across disciplines including:
Visual arts, drawing and painting
Printmaking and illustration
Sculpture, making and textiles
Craft and design
Photography and moving image
Writing, poetry and spoken word
Socially engaged and community-based practice
What we're looking for
Creative Socials might respond to an exhibition, explore an idea from a performance or take inspiration from our wider programme.
Workshops should:
Give participants opportunities to experiment and make
Welcome different levels of creative experience
Encourage conversation, curiosity and social connection
Have a clear but flexible connection to our programme
Be adaptable for drop-in participation
Use accessible approaches and materials where possible
Be suitable for participants aged 18+
Create a relaxed environment without pressure to produce a

We welcome artists at all career stages, including emerging and early-career practitioners. We particularly encourage applications from artists who:
Are based in the Midlands
Are from groups currently underrepresented in the arts
Are interested in working with student and adult audiences
You must be self-employed with a UTR number and have Public Liability Insurance
You do not need to meet every point above to apply.

Job Responsibilities

What you'll receive
Selected artists will receive:
A fee of £275 for planning and delivering a Creative Social
Materials budget of £50 per workshop and access to our materials store
An opportunity to introduce your practice to new audiences
The opportunity to build a relationship with Warwick Arts Centre and contribute to our artist network

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How to Apply

Please send us:
1. About you
A short introduction to your creative practice and the work you make. This can be written, or submitted as a short video/audio introduction if more accessible. We are interested in your creative practice, your ideas and your ability and interest in creating an inclusive environment for our audiences to learn and create.
2. Examples of your work
Please provide a link to your website, online portfolio or up to 3 examples of your work.
Please email applications to [email protected] with the subject line Creative Socials Artist Call-Out. Applications should be no more than 300 words.
Next steps:
We will be in touch with shortlisted artists by Wednesday 21st October 2026. Shortlisted artists will then be invited to a 15-minute Teams call with the Creative Learning team.
Access
If you have access requirements or would like to discuss the opportunity before applying, please contact [email protected]

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