Project Overview
Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture is a 3‑year project delivering festivals, events, careers development and arts trails through a partnership of cultural organisations. Co‑created with young people, it aims to improve self‑esteem, resilience and social skills while building a lasting platform for cultural activity.
Responsibilities
* Lead and facilitate up to 4 workshops for young people between July and September 2025.
* Co‑create a multi‑disciplinary art piece that can be reproduced in 2‑D print form and featured on an existing arts trail.
* Collaborate with a digital developer to integrate the artwork into a digital platform, creating an interactive and immersive experience.
* Ensure the final work aligns with three existing pieces on the trail.
* Work closely with the team to meet the needs of diverse participants and promote inclusive creative practice.
Qualifications
* Multi‑disciplinary artist based locally in Wolverhampton.
* Experience working directly with young people from diverse backgrounds.
* Track record of facilitating co‑creation workshops and contributing to arts trails.
* Proficiency across various art mediums (e.g., photography, animation, ceramics, music, visual arts, poetry, creative writing).
Application Process
Send a CV and a short cover letter (max 2 A4 pages) outlining your practice and experience delivering co‑creation workshops with young people, or submit a short video (up to 3 minutes). Email submissions to kelly@wolverhamptonarts.co.uk by 5pm, Wednesday 4th June 2025.
Timeline
* Application deadline: Wednesday 4th June 2025.
* Informal artist meetings: Wednesday 11th June 2025 (times TBC).
* Project activity begins: July 2025.
* Collaboration days with digital developer: August and September 2025.
Fee and Materials
Fee: £1,000 (inclusive of travel and expenses). A separate materials budget of up to £500 per location/youth group will be available to support the creative and cultural activity.
Location
Workshop locations will be confirmed locally within Wolverhampton.
This opportunity is closed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr