Resident Artist 2026 Callout – Framework Theatre Company

fst Federation of Scottish Theatre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A theatre organization in Scotland is seeking a Resident Artist for a 10-month paid placement beginning in January 2026. This position is aimed at emerging artists who want to engage with the operational aspects of the theatre. The artist must be based in Scotland and committed to a workload of 20 days across the placement period. Access and travel support will be provided within Scotland.

Benefits

Access & Travel Support Provided Within Scotland

Qualifications

• Must identify as an emerging/early-career theatre-maker.
• Must be permanently based in Scotland.
• Must have an interest in the working of an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 10-month paid placement with an expected workload of 20 days.
• Contribute to the operations of Framework Theatre Company.

Skills

Emerging/early-career theatre-maker

Interest in organizational workings

Job description

Published date: 6 November 2025 Contract Type: 20 days of ad-hoc work over a placement of 10 months (January - October). Estimated at 2 days a month. Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 21st November 2025 Interview Date: Beginning of December

Framework Theatre Company are delighted to be recruiting for our first ever Resident Artist, to join us in 2026. This project is funded by the National Lottery via Creative Scotland.

We are recruiting one Resident Artist to join Framework Theatre Company on a 10-month long paid placement. This placement will run from January 2026 through to October 2026. We are interested in hearing from emerging artists with an interest in learning more about the running of an organisation. We are especially interested in hearing from artists who have a clear long-term ambition and passion for contributing to the arts sector in Scotland.

• Must identify as an emerging/early-career theatre-maker.
• Must have an interest in the working of an organisation.
• Must be permanently based in Scotland.

Commitment: 20 days of ad-hoc work over a placement of 10 months (January – October). Estimated at 2 days a month.

Access & Travel Support Provided Within Scotland.