Freelance Community Arts Producer for Riverbank Project

Arts Council; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts charity based in Bedford is seeking a Freelance Producer to facilitate community engaged artistic projects along the riverbank. The role involves connecting with community groups, artists, and managing workshops aimed at 360 participants. The anticipated fee for this freelance contract is between £4,000 - £5,000 for approximately 20-25 days of work. Candidates should have experience in socially-engaged art, excellent communication skills, and be self-motivated. Application deadline is 12pm on 26th January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Research and connect with community groups to identify participants.
• Identify and contract local artists/creative workshop facilitators.
• Deliver a total of 24 workshops with a target of 360 participants.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure workshops are well advertised.
• Identify exhibition space for the final outcome.
• Present findings to the steering group during the project.
• Gather data for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
• Identify future projects through community conversations.

Skills

Experience of producing community engaged artistic projects

Knowledge of socially-engaged art & best practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Broad range of IT skills

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexible regarding hours of work

Job description

A local arts charity based in Bedford is seeking a Freelance Producer to facilitate community engaged artistic projects along the riverbank. The role involves connecting with community groups, artists, and managing workshops aimed at 360 participants. The anticipated fee for this freelance contract is between £4,000 - £5,000 for approximately 20-25 days of work. Candidates should have experience in socially-engaged art, excellent communication skills, and be self-motivated. Application deadline is 12pm on 26th January 2026.