Artist Project Worker

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Girvan is seeking a freelance artist/project worker for part-time, temporary engagement. You will lead workshops for the Carrick Carnival Of Light, focusing on lantern making and community engagement over six weeks. The position requires practical 3D skills, experience in workshop delivery, and a valid driving license. The role is paid at £130 per day with potential accommodation assistance. Apply by sending your cover letter and CV to the provided email.

Benefits

Accommodation assistance may be available

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop delivery.
• Strong interest in community arts.
• Valid driving license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead lantern workshops in schools.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of the Carnival of Light.
• Work as part of a team and develop artistic practice.

Skills

Workshop delivery

Practical 3D skills

Interest in community arts

Job description

Crag Community Arts is looking to engage an innovative freelance artist to work as part of a team to deliver the Carrick Carnival Of Light in Girvan, Ayrshire.

Crag Community Arts, Girvan – Artist / Project Worker (Part-time/Temp.)

Deadline: 5pm on Friday 15th August 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 18th August

Further details can be found on our Facebook page.

Crag Community Arts is seeking an experienced artist to lead lantern workshops culminating in a parade and performance themed "The Song of the Sea". The project involves 6 weeks of workshops leading to a parade on the weekend of 25th/26th October 2025.

You should have experience in workshop delivery, a strong interest in community arts, practical 3D skills, and an interest in performance. Lantern making training will be provided at the start. Workshops will be held during weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

The role involves working as part of a team, developing your artistic practice, and contributing to the design, delivery, and production of the Carnival of Light. Responsibilities include leading lantern workshops in schools post-induction, typically with two artists or an artist and assistant per workshop.

This position requires occasional weekend and evening work, a valid driving license, and own transport due to travel requirements. The role is paid at £130 per day (8 hours including a 1-hour break), totaling 18 days over 6 weeks. Accommodation assistance may be available if necessary.

To apply, send a cover letter, links to relevant work, and your CV to [e-mail] or by post to:

CRAG Community Arts, c/o Wee School Artspace, 15 Henrietta Street, Girvan KA26 9AL

For further information, email [e-mail] or call Ingrid at 07526678147.

Application deadline: Friday 15 August 2025 at 17:00.

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