At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with women artists to create engaging community projects in libraries.
- Company: At The Library, a creative space for women seeking connection and sanctuary.
- Benefits: Earn £35 per hour, plus travel expenses and training opportunities.
- Other info: Open to all North West artists, especially those with migration experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your artistic practice.
- Qualifications: Experience in community workshops and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
At The Library is seeking three women artists working in any discipline to help shape the 2026 Colour of Pomegranates programme, a relaxed creative space for sanctuary-seeking women to connect with each other and local women through conversation and creativity.
Selected artists will work closely with sanctuary-seeking and longer-term residents of Bootle and Sefton over 12 months to develop creative, engaging projects in libraries and community spaces.
Artists should be:
- Organised
- Dependable
- Confident supporting community workshops
- Sensitive to working with people who may have experienced displacement or trauma
- Comfortable working with adults in mixed-language groups with children present
- Excited by co-creation and socially engaged practice
Artists receive £35 per hour plus £10 travel per session, with a guaranteed minimum of 8 paid workshops during 2026, plus quarterly collective meetings and training opportunities including reflection, trauma-aware practice and collaborative facilitation. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings and Wednesdays.
Applications are especially welcomed from artists with experience of migration (personal or familial) and those based in Liverpool City Region (Halton, Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley), though all North West artists may apply.
The Colour of Pomegranates Artist Cohort employer: Zealous Co
At The Library is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, particularly for women artists looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities. With competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development through training in trauma-aware practices, artists can thrive while engaging with sanctuary-seeking individuals in Bootle and Sefton. This role not only offers a chance to collaborate creatively but also to contribute to the well-being of local residents, making it a truly rewarding experience.
