Artist In Residence Opportunity, Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, Isle Of Mull

chartsargyllandisles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CHARTS invites applications for an Artist In Residence opportunity at Knockvologan Studio, Isle of Mull. The selected artist will lead workshops in Gaelic to explore heritage and environmental themes, engaging with local communities—especially youth. A passion for Gaelic culture, along with relevant public engagement experience and a degree in arts or heritage, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public engagement experience.
• Conversational competence in Gaelic.
• PVG clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative, community-focused workshops in Gaelic.
• Engage with local groups, especially young people.
• Undertake a 5-day residency with preparation and follow-up days.

Skills

Public engagement experience

Conversational Gaelic

Creative workshop leadership

Education

Degree in arts/heritage or equivalent

Job description

Artist In Residence Opportunity, Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, Isle Of Mull

Posted by CHARTS

Type

Type

Residency

Deadline Date

Deadline Date

23/06/2025

Application Deadline: 5pm, 23 June Fee: £1,750.00 Duration: 5 days (including 3-day residency) Location: KNOCKvologan Studio, Isle of Mull, Scotland

CHARTS invites applications from confident, experienced artists skilled in public engagement to deliver Gaelic-language workshop events exploring heritage and environmental themes through art to undertake Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, a 5 day Artist In Residence Opportunity on Mull.

This role requires someone who conveys energy and enthusiasm about Gaelic language and culture through their work, plans work effectively and uses sensitivity, initiative and problem-solving skills to drive successful outcomes.

Summary of the Role

The artist will be required to:

• Lead creative, community-focused workshops in Gaelic, with English translation support.
• Engage with local groups, especially young people.
• Undertake a 5 day residency, which includes 1 preparation day and 1 follow-up day and a 3 day residency hosted at KNOCKvologan Studio.
• Host activities on Argyll’s Islands, activities may be held at KNOCKvologan Studio, and potentially on Iona.

Who We're Looking For:

• Argyll-based artist or artist with a meaningful connection to Argyll with 3-5 years of public engagement experience.
• Conversational Competence in Gaelic.
• PVG clearance (required).
• Degree in arts/heritage or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Argyll and Bute, especially Mull.
• Passion for Gaelic culture and environmental themes

To find out more about the role, including full responsibilities and essential criteria , download the full job description in Gaelic or English .

Applicants can submit their covering letter as an audio file or video. The video/audio should be no more than 2 minutes long.

Equalities monitoring: When applying, please complete an equalities monitoring form here .

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Foras na Gaeilge 25/26, with further support from Argyll and Bute Council and Creative Scotland.

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