Making It CIO

Job Summary

MIO are currently seeking sessional ‘Artist Development Mentors’ to support participants in developing their creative practice over a 30‑hour period spread across 3–6 months.

Our mentoring scheme supports talented individuals with a strong interest in the arts and minimal formal training.

We have up to six mentees. Each mentor will be paired with participants based on disciplinary fit:

• Metal sculpture
• Life drawing / figurative painting
• Surrealist painting / sculpture
• Pop Art
• Surrealist / Anime

This role enables you to help others build confidence, visibility, and a future in the arts.

As a Making It Out Arts Mentor you will:

• Deliver up to eight half‑day sessions
• Support mentees to develop their artistic practice
• Coach individuals in building a strong arts portfolio
• Help identify and access further creative opportunities
• Support mentees in sharing and promoting their work via social media and websites
• Support them in making applications to courses, exhibitions, and other opportunities
• Build a positive, supportive, and encouraging mentoring relationship

Who we're looking for:

• Practising artists or creatives with a passion for mentoring
• Individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic, encouraging, and non‑judgemental
• An understanding of, or interest in, working with people affected by the criminal justice system
• Experience in mentoring, teaching, or community arts is desirable

• Paid opportunity (rate shared on application)
• The chance to make a meaningful impact through creative development

Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability and relevant experience to . Applications are due by midnight on 30th August. If you have a portfolio or website, please include it. We will conduct an interview with selected mentors and their matched mentee to establish a working relationship and may reimburse travel for attendance.

Through involving our participants in the process of designing and making a variety of artistic and innovative products, we equip them with the skills, motivation and confidence they need to build and maintain positive and stable futures for themselves.