At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop your artistic skills with 1:1 mentoring and networking opportunities.
- Company: Join a vibrant community at the Joy Festival, celebrating disabled artists.
- Benefits: Gain professional experience, rehearsal time, and a performance slot at the festival.
- Other info: Applications open on 17th July; don't miss this chance to shine!
- Why this job: Make your mark in the arts while receiving tailored support and guidance.
- Qualifications: Emerging disabled artists looking to enhance their career and practice.
We are excited to launch the Joy Artist Development Programme, a new development opportunity for disabled artists as part of Joy Festival 2026. The Joy Artist Development Programme will support four emerging disabled artists in developing their professional artistic career and practice.
The programme will offer 4 artists a programme of 1:1 mentoring, networking, professional seminars with leading disability arts organisations, plus rehearsal time culminating in a performance slot during the Joy Festival Studio performance week in October.
Please read the full information on the programme before applying. All the information can be found on our website including the information pack (full PDF, word & BSL versions).
- Applications open: Friday 17th July, 10am
- Applications close: Monday 17th August, 10am
- Informal chats/interviews: w/c 17th August, by arrangement
- Programme start date: 4th September 2026
Please note we will offer to have short, informal conversations with candidates whose applications we would like to know more about. You may be accepted onto the programme without a chat with the team, or we may invite you to talk to us about your idea if we feel we need further clarification.
Joy Artist Development Programme employer: Turtle Key Arts
At Turtle Key Arts, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer dedicated to empowering disabled artists through our Joy Artist Development Programme. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, offering unique opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and networking within the disability arts community. Join us in making a meaningful impact while developing your artistic career in a welcoming environment during the exciting Joy Festival 2026.
