Ark-T is growing its pool of inspiring freelance artists to form the Ark-T Collective – a network of creatives who bring bold, inclusive, and engaging workshops into the heart of our community. From our Welcome Space and one-off workshops for after-school groups to community lunches, exhibitions, and festivals, we reach people where they are with creativity that connects, uplifts, and heals.
We’re looking for forward-thinking artists with a creative practice that explores community, and a genuine interest in using their work to support wellbeing, mental health, and social connection. Experience working with SEND participants and/or vulnerable adults is especially welcome. The work is freelance, with a variety of opportunities arising throughout the year.
What You’ll Have Opportunities To Do:
- Deliver engaging workshops in creative disciplines (e.g. visual arts, music, movement)
- Facilitate workshops in a range of community settings for children, young people, and adults
- Design inclusive, accessible content that promotes wellbeing and creative expression
- Bring your unique practice and perspective to inspire, empower, and connect participants
- Work flexibly throughout the year, including school holidays and community events
We’re Looking For Artists With:
- Experience designing and delivering arts workshops in community or educational settings
- Confidence working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults
- Experience with SEND participants is highly desirable
- A collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking approach to creative practice
- A genuine passion for community work, wellbeing, and mental health support
- Safeguarding training is desirable
- An enhanced DBS check will be required
- Artists from underrepresented backgrounds and practices are warmly encouraged to apply
Optional Artist Development Opportunity:
As a member of the Ark-T Collective, you’ll be invited to take part in optional monthly Creative Practice support sessions hosted at Ark-T. These unpaid sessions offer a relaxed, in-person space for artists to come together, share ideas, and bring something from their practice to discuss with the wider group. It’s a chance to build community, reflect, and grow alongside fellow creatives who care about community arts.
To Apply:
Please send the following to jo@ark-t.org :
- A short statement about your practice
- Images, videos or examples of past work and workshops you have delivered
- Your CV or a summary of relevant experience
In your email, please tell us why community work matters to you. We’re building a diverse, thoughtful and imaginative artist pool – If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with Jo using the email above.
We will invite potential creatives to attend interviews, with work opportunities commencing as soon as possible afterward.
