Opportunity
Small Wonders artist: applications open!
Small Wonders will promote a child’s right to creativity and play. We will work closely with staff (from both the libraries and children’s centres) and parents to develop creative play sessions inspired by books and storytelling over three terms (Autumn, Spring and Summer) culminating in a community-led festival of connectivity and celebration in summer 2025.
Closing date: 12.00 (midday) 16th September 2024
About this opportunity
We are looking for up to six artists, across any artforms, to work with The Spark and partners in children centres and libraries in Leicester. Each artist will be based in a community (children’s centre and/or library) as an artist in residence – working with local children and families. Each artist will co-design and co-deliver explorative child led sessions between October 2024 – July 2025. They will engage children, families and early years/library staff in reflection and planning, and deliver a closing celebration event for their community.
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1. Find out more
Learn more about this opportunity by reading or listening to the Information Pack. Choose the format that works best for you:
- Full colour PDF
- ‘Easier read’ PDF (larger text and fewer graphics)
- Plain text Microsoft Word document
- BSL
- Audio described MP3
2. Preparing an application
You can prepare a written, audio, or video application. To get started, review the application questions below. Choose the download format that works best for you – you could even use the plain text document as a template to start preparing your answers or make some notes.
- Full colour PDF
- ‘Easier read’ PDF (larger text and fewer graphics)
- Plain text Microsoft Word document
3. Submitting an application
You can complete a written, audio, or video application using our online portal. Access the portal using the link below.
- The application form in the link provided is designed to create a streamlined approach to our recruitment process.
- If this form presents you with any access issues, please contact us directly on jobs@thesparkarts.co.uk if you need any assistance with your application.
- We anonymise all applications and your personal details will be withheld from our interview panel.
- The maximum file size for each item is 500MB. If your files are larger, consider creating a zip file or uploading from Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, or OneDrive via URL in the weblink box provided within the form.
- Please note that file cannot be saved in draft versions of the form and will need to be uploaded at point of submission.
