Between Us Arts

Job Summary

Between Us Arts is a brand-new CIC launching its first funded project! Supported by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's Community Fund, The Hearth Project brings generations together through creativity, storytelling and connection. We're looking for Emerging Artists to join us!

Job Description

We are recruiting three Emerging Artists, each taking a lead role in one of our participating communities across Foxwood, Acomb and Tang Hall, York.

You will work with the project directors and fellow artists to plan and facilitate accessible, inclusive intergenerational arts workshops that bring people together through creativity, storytelling and shared experiences.

Workshops will run from February to October 2027, with each session lasting half a day (times & day TBC but will most likely run in the evenings from 6pm -9pm) Each workshop will be delivered by two Emerging Artists, supported by an experienced senior practitioner.

Training and Professional Development
The project begins with three days of paid training (7-9 January 2027 10am-4pm), designed to develop facilitation skills, build confidence and prepare artists to work with diverse communities. Throughout the project, artists will benefit from mentorship, collaborative learning and opportunities to develop their creative practice and professional experience.

The Hearth Project - Winter Welcome
The workshops will culminate in a collaborative research and development (R&D) week in (dates and time TBC) November 2027, leading to our Winter Welcome.
This community celebration will bring together participants, families and residents from all three communities to share the creativity, stories and relationships developed throughout the year. Through performance, creative sharing and opportunities to connect, Winter Welcome will celebrate community, belonging and the connections made across generations.

Fee: £2,500 per artist (£125/day, 20 paid days, invoiced monthly)
Training: 7-9 January 2027
Project: January-November 2027

Applicants must hold a current DBS certificate or be willing to obtain an appropriate DBS check before commencing work on the project.

Job Requirements

This opportunity is designed for emerging artists developing their professional creative practice.
You might be a recent graduate, an early-career theatre practitioner, performer, writer or artist interested in participatory performance.
We're particularly interested in applicants who:
Have some experience of leading or facilitating creative workshops and feel confident working with groups.
Have a background in theatre, performance, devising, storytelling or related creative practice.
Enjoy collaborating and experimenting with different approaches to making performance.
Are enthusiastic about working with people of different ages, backgrounds and experiences.
Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider creative team.
Are reflective, adaptable and willing to develop their practice through mentoring and collaboration.

Shortlisted applicants: Twilight Recruitment Workshop, 26/11
Online interviews for selected applicants w/c 30/11/2026.

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and leading creative workshops for young people and older residents.
• Using theatre, storytelling, devising and other creative approaches to encourage participation.
• Building positive relationships with participants and supporting a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Gathering stories, ideas and creative material through workshop activities.
• Collaborating with fellow artists to develop this material into an original performance or community sharing.
• Participating in rehearsals, performances and reflective evaluation.
• Working within the project's safeguarding, equality and health and safety procedures.

We'd love to hear about you, your creative practice and why this opportunity interests you.
We recognise that everyone communicates and processes information differently. To support different learning styles and make our application process more accessible, proposals can be submitted in writing (up to 500 words), as a video, or as a voice recording (up to 4 minutes). Please choose the format that works best for you.

Between Us Arts is a new Community Interest Company dedicated to bringing people together through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. We believe the arts have the power to build connections, challenge barriers and strengthen communities. We champion emerging artists by providing opportunities for training, mentorship and professional development, while creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can connect, create and belong.