Edinburgh Public Art Panel - artist opportunity
The City of Edinburgh Council
Deadline: 15 June 2025 at 23:59
We are seeking a freelance practising artist to serve as a member of the Public Art Panel. The artist will be involved in the review of proposals submitted for public art projects in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Public Art Panel advises onpublic art in the following areas:
⦁ commissioning
⦁ acquisition
⦁ placement
⦁ maintenance
andensures alignment with the City of Edinburgh Council’s Public Art Policy.
The artist will be involved in the review of proposals and plans submitted for public art projects in Edinburgh and will be required to participate in panel discussions to evaluate submissions;offering insight into the quality, innovation, and feasibility of proposals from their own perspective as a practising artist. There will also be involvement in broader policy discussion as part of the panel.
We are seeking applications from practising visual artists based in Scotland*, with at least 10 years’ professional experience in applying for, and delivering art commissions. We are seeking someone with excellent communication and collaboration skills and applicants will be familiar with diverse artistic disciplines and cultural perspectives as well as a commitment to equality, inclusion, and accessibility in public art.
*with demonstrable knowledge of the city of Edinburgh and its cultural infrastructure.
The artist will be appointed for a 2 year period, which will include up to 8 panel meetings. Panel meetings will normally occur quarterly and may be held in person or virtually.
This is a self-employed contract and it is anticipated that the artist will work up to 60 hours per year. Hours of work will be agreed in advance, and payment made at current Scottish Artist Union hourly rates.
For further information and how to apply please go to: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/leisure-sport-culture/freelance-practising-artist-public-art-panel
The deadline is Sunday 15 June 2025 at 23:59.
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Crafts / Design / Education / Equalities / Visual Arts / Cultural Policy / Participatory Practice
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