Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is looking for an Associate Artist to research and deliver a series of workshops responding to our screen-based collection for young people living with a disability.
This role is suited to someone with lived experience of disability with a passion for creativity and working with the public.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2026
Interview Date(s): Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 January 2026.
Delivery period: March, April and May 2026
Role Description
- Research themes and techniques used within the screen-based works in Glynn Vivian’s Permanent Collection.
- Design and deliver six engaging workshops for young people around these themes or techniques.
- Give feedback about and contribute to the evaluation of the project.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Some experience of workshop leading or assisting with children and young people in the visual arts
- An open and collaborative approach to learning and engagement
- An interest in developing individual arts practice and skills in working with children and young people
- An innovative and creative art education practice
The fee is £2450 for a maximum of 7 full day’s work (7.5hrs), to include research and delivery of a series of six workshops with targeted groups, as arranged.
There are additional funds available for access costs, up to a maximum of £2,100 for specific individual needs.
This role is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check. This role is a freelancer position; candidates must be registered as a freelancer and have the appropriate insurance in place.
Expressions of interest are welcome before the closing date of 14 January 2025, with activity expected to take place throughout March, April and May 2026.
In order to apply please send an expression of interest and CV to Daniel.McCabe@swansea.gov.uk
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview on either Tuesday 19 January or Wednesday 20 January 2026.
This project has been made possible with the support of the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.
About Glynn Vivian
Swansea Council’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery plays a vital role in local society and as part of the creative ecosystem across Wales. Through exhibitions, collaborative projects, social engagement, learning, outreach and education we work with local audiences and communities. Our programmes focus on excellence, equality, health and wellbeing, supporting artists and the most vulnerable in our society. We support local artists through exhibitions, awards, acquisitions and employment, as well as bringing some of the world’s leading artists to Wales. We present major exhibitions and new commissions, working in partnership with many local, national and international organisations.
Our collection of artworks and ceramics belongs to the people of Swansea and forms an important part of the city’s cultural memory. Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is an Arts Council of Wales, Arts Portfolio organisation and a part of Plus Tate and Visual Arts Group Wales. Glynn Vivian is part of CELF (National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales), a network of eleven galleries bringing the national collection of contemporary art to communities across Wales, funded by the Welsh Government.
Swansea Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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