Fruitmarket is looking for three freelance artists to deliver innovative, inclusive and accessible creative projects with young people.
Youth ART Connects is a new programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund’s Young Start which is designed to support young people aged 16-24 who are underrepresented within the cultural sector. It’s about changing who gets to make and shape culture – opening up Fruitmarket and saying clearly: you belong here!
Each artist recruited will be paired with one of our partner organisations: LGBT Youth Scotland, Intercultural Youth Scotland and RNIB Haggeye. Each partner project will include 10 two-hour workshop sessions, delivered at Fruitmarket approximately once a month. Each project will be developed in response to Fruitmarket’s exhibitions and wider programme.
This is a two-year contract, subject to a six-month review. This post, as part of the Youth ART Connects Project, is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund’s Young Start programme.
What does this role involve?
- You will plan and deliver a creative project using a co-production model working alongside a paid youth trainee, our partner organisations and young people (aged 16-24).
- You will work with and mentor a paid youth trainee (aged 18–24).
- You will be expected to attend planning meetings.
- You will be supported by the Fruitmarket Communities Project Coordinator.
- You will be paid in line with Scottish Artist Union rates.
- All successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check for working with young people. We will also ask you to provide two suitable references.
Project Timelines:
- LGBT Youth Scotland: Monthly Friday workshops, starting in September.
- RNIB Haggeye: Monthly Saturday workshops, starting in September.
- Intercultural Youth Scotland, Monthly Thursday workshops, starting in November.
For any questions relating to the role please contact Communities Project Coordinator, Phoebe Ramsay Stagg at phoebe@fruitmarket.co.uk
Youth ART Connects Artists Open Call 2026 employer: Fruitmarket
Fruitmarket is an exceptional employer that champions creativity and inclusivity, providing freelance artists with the opportunity to engage with diverse young people in Edinburgh. With a strong focus on professional development and collaboration through partnerships with organisations like LGBT Youth Scotland and RNIB Haggeye, artists can expect a supportive work culture that values innovation and community impact. The role not only offers meaningful engagement but also the chance to contribute to transformative projects that resonate within the local community.
