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We are looking for a Festival Producer to join our team!
Do you have experience working in festivals and are you ready to take the next step in developing your skills coordinating events? Whether you have significant experience producing festivals, a strong track record of delivering successful events, or are looking to expand into new areas of festival development, this role could be for you.
Title: Festival Producer
Reports to: Arts Coordinator Dominika Rojewska and Director Kayleigh Cruickshank
Based at:
* Any of the ArtWorks buildings - St Polycarps Community Centre, Wisewood Lane, Sheffield, S6 4WA, SOAR Works 14 Knutton Road, Sheffield, S5 9NU, ArtWorks Community Centre, Brook Hill, Rotherham, S61 2QF and ArtWorks, The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JL
* Working with city centre partners onsite
Fixed Term Contract at : 5 days/week for 10 months. Working hours will vary during the festival to support events. Evening and weekend work is required during the Festival. During the run-up to the festival typical working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Apply by : 29th May
About ArtWorks Together and ArtWorks:
ArtWorks Together is an international arts festival celebrating the creativity and talent of artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. The festival showcases a wide range of artwork from artists across the world in multiple venues in Sheffield including Millenium Gallery and Sheffield Train Station. ArtWorks Together aims to challenge perceptions, promote inclusion and give artists who have a learning disability, who are autistic or both a prominent platform. Through exhibitions, a site-specific commission, community engagement workshops and a series of talks, ArtWorks Together highlights the power of art to connect people, raise awareness of the disability arts movement and inspire a more inclusive cultural landscape.
ArtWorks is a not-for-profit creative arts organisation that exists to support the development of artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. We are a collective of creatives committed to making real change within the disability arts movement and our local communities. We support our artists to access professional platforms within the cultural sector including exhibitions, commissions and residencies, and to provide meaningful opportunities for people to engage with the arts. We set up ArtWorks Together in 2021 to expand our work internationally and further celebrate the work of artists who have a learning disability, who are autistic or both.
www.artworkstogether.co.uk
www.artworks-sy.co.uk
What does the role involve?
As Festival Producer, you’ll take the lead on planning and delivering the 2025/6 ArtWorks Together programme to produce a bold and inclusive festival that celebrates artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. As the dedicated Festival Producer, you will be the only staff member working solely on the festival and will be closely involved in every aspect of its planning and delivery. You will take the lead on coordinating and delivering the festival, reporting to ArtWorks’ Creative Arts Coordinator, and managing the day-to-day running of the project independently. While you will be primarily responsible for delivery, you will have access to support from the wider ArtWorks team and freelancers when needed to ensure the festival runs smoothly.
The festival will include:
* A major exhibition of international artworks at Millennium Gallery
* A launch event with a series of talks and guest speakers
* A series of multi-sensory exhibition tours
* An accompanying exhibition of work by local artists who have a learning disability are autistic or both
* A site-specific commission at Sheffield Train Station
* A professional development programme for ArtWorks artists delivered in partnership with Yorkshire Artspace
* A series of community workshops including a partnership with Cambridge Street Collective.
* A series of workshops for school groups
* A merchandise range produced in collaboration with Printed By Us
You will manage logistics, scheduling and event coordination, marketing, artist liaison, access planning and partner relationships, ensuring the festival runs smoothly, inclusively and with impact. Working closely with ArtWorks artists and staff, you will also support the delivery of public-facing activities and events. To ensure meaningful engagement from both partners and audiences, you will take lead on evaluation, reporting on outcomes in line with funder requirements.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
* Manage the overall production of the ArtWorks Together 2026 programme, leading on project timelines, task management, logistics and internal coordination, based on existing project plan outline
Support, and sometimes lead, the delivery of all public events eg. delivering exhibition tours
Liaise with partner venues, community groups and collaborators
Support participating artists with access and production needs
Ensure co-production principles are embedded throughout the programme
Work with the ArtWorks team on festival promotion and audience development including social media, newsletter and website updates
Oversee the monitoring of the quality of the programme, collecting feedback from artists, audiences and stakeholders and applying necessary adjustment throughout
Coordinate reporting for funders and support project review processes
Experience producing arts festivals, public programmes or cultural events
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of accessibility, inclusive practice, and co-production
Experience managing budgets and working within funding guidelines
Ability to work across multiple sites and with a range of partners
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and manage time independently
Experience working with people with a learning disability, are autistic or both, or a strong commitment to inclusive arts practice
Lived experience of disability or neurodivergence
Background in visual arts, curation or community engagement
Experience with marketing or audience engagement in the arts
Graphic design skills
Experience running creative workshops and/or delivering exhibition tours
Flexible working options
Collaborative, inclusive team culture
Training and development opportunities
Access to all ArtWorks events and activities
Free ArtWorks slogan t-shirts and hoodies
Tea, coffee and snacks in all offices
We are looking for a Festival Producer to join our team!
Do you have experience working in festivals and are you ready to take the next step in developing your skills coordinating events? Whether you have significant experience producing festivals, a strong track record of delivering successful events, or are looking to expand into new areas of festival development, this role could be for you.
Title: Festival Producer
Reports to: Arts Coordinator Dominika Rojewska and Director Kayleigh Cruickshank
Based at:
* Any of the ArtWorks buildings - St Polycarps Community Centre, Wisewood Lane, Sheffield, S6 4WA, SOAR Works 14 Knutton Road, Sheffield, S5 9NU, ArtWorks Community Centre, Brook Hill, Rotherham, S61 2QF and ArtWorks, The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JL
* Remote working
* Working with city centre partners onsite
Fixed Term Contract at : 5 days/week for 10 months. Working hours will vary during the festival to support events. Evening and weekend work is required during the Festival. During the run-up to the festival typical working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £22,710 - £26,710 (for 10 month period, not pro rata)
Apply by : 29th May
Interviews : Week Commencing 9th June
About ArtWorks Together and ArtWorks:
ArtWorks Together is an international arts festival celebrating the creativity and talent of artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. The festival showcases a wide range of artwork from artists across the world in multiple venues in Sheffield including Millenium Gallery and Sheffield Train Station. ArtWorks Together aims to challenge perceptions, promote inclusion and give artists who have a learning disability, who are autistic or both a prominent platform. Through exhibitions, a site-specific commission, community engagement workshops and a series of talks, ArtWorks Together highlights the power of art to connect people, raise awareness of the disability arts movement and inspire a more inclusive cultural landscape.
ArtWorks is a not-for-profit creative arts organisation that exists to support the development of artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. We are a collective of creatives committed to making real change within the disability arts movement and our local communities. We support our artists to access professional platforms within the cultural sector including exhibitions, commissions and residencies, and to provide meaningful opportunities for people to engage with the arts. We set up ArtWorks Together in 2021 to expand our work internationally and further celebrate the work of artists who have a learning disability, who are autistic or both.
www.artworkstogether.co.uk
www.artworks-sy.co.uk
What does the role involve?
As Festival Producer, you’ll take the lead on planning and delivering the 2025/6 ArtWorks Together programme to produce a bold and inclusive festival that celebrates artists with a learning disability, who are autistic or both. As the dedicated Festival Producer, you will be the only staff member working solely on the festival and will be closely involved in every aspect of its planning and delivery. You will take the lead on coordinating and delivering the festival, reporting to ArtWorks’ Creative Arts Coordinator, and managing the day-to-day running of the project independently. While you will be primarily responsible for delivery, you will have access to support from the wider ArtWorks team and freelancers when needed to ensure the festival runs smoothly.
The festival will include:
* A major exhibition of international artworks at Millennium Gallery
* A launch event with a series of talks and guest speakers
* A series of multi-sensory exhibition tours
* An accompanying exhibition of work by local artists who have a learning disability are autistic or both
* A site-specific commission at Sheffield Train Station
* A professional development programme for ArtWorks artists delivered in partnership with Yorkshire Artspace
* A series of community workshops including a partnership with Cambridge Street Collective.
* A series of workshops for school groups
* A merchandise range produced in collaboration with Printed By Us
You will manage logistics, scheduling and event coordination, marketing, artist liaison, access planning and partner relationships, ensuring the festival runs smoothly, inclusively and with impact. Working closely with ArtWorks artists and staff, you will also support the delivery of public-facing activities and events. To ensure meaningful engagement from both partners and audiences, you will take lead on evaluation, reporting on outcomes in line with funder requirements.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Manage the overall production of the ArtWorks Together 2026 programme, leading on project timelines, task management, logistics and internal coordination, based on existing project plan outline
Support, and sometimes lead, the delivery of all public events eg. delivering exhibition tours
Liaise with partner venues, community groups and collaborators
Support participating artists with access and production needs
Ensure co-production principles are embedded throughout the programme
Work with the ArtWorks team on festival promotion and audience development including social media, newsletter and website updates
Oversee the monitoring of the quality of the programme, collecting feedback from artists, audiences and stakeholders and applying necessary adjustment throughout
Coordinate reporting for funders and support project review processes
Essential Criteria
Experience producing arts festivals, public programmes or cultural events
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of accessibility, inclusive practice, and co-production
Experience managing budgets and working within funding guidelines
Ability to work across multiple sites and with a range of partners
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and manage time independently
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with people with a learning disability, are autistic or both, or a strong commitment to inclusive arts practice
Lived experience of disability or neurodivergence
Background in visual arts, curation or community engagement
Experience with marketing or audience engagement in the arts
Graphic design skills
Experience running creative workshops and/or delivering exhibition tours
Benefits
Flexible working options
Collaborative, inclusive team culture
Training and development opportunities
Access to all ArtWorks events and activities
Free ArtWorks slogan t-shirts and hoodies
Tea, coffee and snacks in all offices
How to Apply
Please send a completed CV, covering letter explaining why you are interested in applying for the position to emma@artworks-sy.co.uk
If you have any access requirements to apply for this position please get in touch.
Interview Process
Online Test Gorilla Assessment which will be sent to you when you receive an interview offer
One-hour interview at our SOAR Works centre, 14 Knutton Road, Sheffield, S5 9NU with our director and arts coordinator.
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