Freelance Associate Programmer – Paisley Arts Festival 2027
Please download the recruitment pack for more info on the role.
OneRen are seeking a dynamic and creative Freelance Arts Festival Programmer to join our team to build on the success of the 2026 Festival. The second edition of Paisley Arts Festival will take place between 26 - 28 March 2027.
Responsibilities
* Curate an ambitious, diverse and unique festival programme of performances and events across OneRen's cultural venues – Paisley Arts Centre and Paisley Town Hall – utilising indoor and outdoor spaces.
* Collaborate to programme work at national level whilst showcasing local artists.
* Ensure the festival programme connects strongly with place to create meaningful engagement with Renfrewshire communities and beyond, offering a platform for high quality work that will appeal to a diverse range of audiences.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal programmer will be bursting with ideas and contacts, be able to bring experience of venue/festival programming and a wide network of contacts nationally across multiple genres.
Compensation
Fee: £14,700 (approximately 2 days a week, based on 7 hours per day at £31 per hour for 33 weeks). Timeframe: August/Sep 2026 – April 2027.
Application Requirements
Deadline for submissions: June 23rd, 5pm. To be considered for this role, please provide a CV and a written statement (max 4 A4 pages) no later than the stated deadline, outlining specifically:
1. Your approach to programming the festival.
2. Who you would seek to partner with and which artists/performers you would approach.
3. What the first edition of the Paisley Arts Festival would look like.
4. How you would ensure the programme appeals to Renfrewshire audiences and beyond while being rooted in place.
Contact
Christine Martin – christine.martin@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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