Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Call for Freelance Visual Arts Trail Producer with Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture
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Call for Freelance Visual Arts Trail Producer with Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture
Freelance Visual Arts Trail Producer: Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture
Transforming Youth Culture in Wolverhampton Through Art
About the Role
Wolverhampton City of Youth Culture is seeking an experienced Arts Producer specialising in the public realm to lead the Visual Arts Trail as part of a £1million+ three-year programme co-founded by Arts Council England and local partners.
The successful candidate will commission, co-produce, and oversee the installation of nine visual artworks across Wolverhampton’s city centre over three years, engaging youth groups in a co-creation process alongside other cultural and educational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Freelance Visual Arts Trail Producer will be responsible for:
- Commissioning and collaborating with artists to develop site-specific works in partnership with local youth groups, ensuring inclusive co-creation from concept to final installation.
- Identifying and engaging with youth organisations to co-design artworks, with ongoing support from the Programme Manager.
- Managing artist delivery by ensuring works are completed on time, on budget, and meet installation requirements (including logistical planning and risk assessments).
- Securing permissions for public realm installations, liaising with Wolverhampton City Council, building owners, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth placements.
- Overseeing installations in collaboration with site partners, including technical logistics and compliance.
- Working with the Digital Arts Trail Producer to integrate the commissioned artworks into an interactive digital platform, enhancing public engagement.
- Maintaining documentation for reporting to Arts Council England and enabling Wolverhampton University’s impact evaluation.
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Requirements & Experience
You will have:
- Proven experience in commissioning visual artists from award stage through to completed installations, including public realm projects.
- Strong background in non-gallery contexts, such as festivals, streetscapes, and accessible cultural events.
- Budget management skills for artistic commissions and related logistics.
- Stakeholder engagement expertise, including negotiating with local authorities, private sector owners, and community groups.
Fee & Commitment
- £12,500 fee for the year-one comprehensive brief.
- 20-hour work commitment per week for an initial one-year period (subject to further opportunity).
- Budget for commissioned artworks and digital trail will be assigned upon interview shortlisting.
A supervised register of artworks is available upon request from Wolverhampton Univeristy.
How to Apply
Your response should be no more than 10 pages A4, including:
- A summary of relevant professional experience, outlining your approach to fulfilling this brief.
- A tailored response on how you would site an artwork on Newhampton Arts Centre’s exterior (refer to the provided visual reference).
Contact: Kelly Jeffs, Programme Manager (kelly@newhamptonarts.co.uk | 01902 572090)
Application Deadline: Midnight, Friday 1st March.
Interviews: Monday, 4th March, Wolverhampton. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 1st March.
Programme Context
Since August 2023, Wolverhampton cultural organisations have received £850,000 from Arts Council England’s Place Partnership Programme, further bolstered by match funding and colleagues, totalling £1M over three years.
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The Partner Programme
| Partner | Focus Area | Involvement in Youth Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Music Service | Mass participation events, "Big Sing," annual orchestral concert | Engaging young people musically across the city |
| Wolverhampton Local Cultural Ed | Same Difference festival: showcasing youth-created work | Youth-led creative expression in West Park |
| Gazebo TIE | Training for young adults (post-16) in cultural industry roles | Workforce development |
| Learn/Play Foundation | School engagement: digital/creative industry talks, CPD programmes | Raising awareness of careers |
| Visual Arts Trail | This tender – nine public realm commissions + digital platform | Co-creation with young people |
| Wolverhampton Univeristy ICE | Evaluation of impact/effectiveness of the programme over three years | Research-backed benefits |
The programme remains broadly consistent annually but will evolve organically.
Expected anniversaries: The final three-year installment will culminate in a Celebration of Youth Culture on Sussex Street.
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