Lead Play Artist

Collective are looking to hire a freelance Lead Play Artist to develop and deliver four exciting Play events, responding to our 2026 programme.

We have built a successful Play programme with both returning and new families taking part in fun and experimental artist-led Play workshops. The workshops encourage children to engage with Collective’s contemporary exhibitions and historic site while giving them the freedom to enjoy making imaginative art with a wide range of materials.

• Some experience of running art workshops with children of primary school age
• A passion for creative play, and supporting children to access art from an early age

Fee: £4,320 (12 days work at £360 per day)

Duration: Planning and delivery of four Play events in 2026;
Paloma Proudfoot, Play Sunday, 3 May;
Katie Paterson, Play Saturday, 19 July;
Collective Gala, Open Play drop in and procession, 5 September;
Time and Space open call group show, Play Saturday, 10 October

Working Hours: Freelance to deliver the above Play events. Pay includes 2 days preparation for each event.

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For the full job description and person specification, please download the recruitment job pack on our website.

TAGGED: Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25)