West Somerset Artist Opportunity: Teacher-Artist Creative Education Project
Working collaboratively with teachers and local artists, you’ll develop creative classroom resources, explore new techniques and ideas.
We’re looking for a West Somerset/Somerset-based artist to join the third year of a three-year project connecting local artists and teachers across eight West Somerset schools.
The project supports teachers to build creative confidence, wellbeing and practical skills, while creating a supportive Teacher-Artist network and developing creative resources for use in schools.
Year 3: Co-designing Creative Projects
From September 2026 to July 2027, artists and teachers will work collaboratively to:
- Develop a creative toolkit of ideas, techniques and activities for use in the classroom.
- Take part in monthly collaborative sessions with teachers and other artists.
- Join termly artist-only creative and development sessions.
- Plan and deliver a 1-hour art wellbeing or parent-and-child session in a school each term.
- Work closely with one school to co-design and deliver an art project equivalent to five days, responding to the school’s needs and curriculum aims.
> Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an artist who is:
- Based in West Somerset/Somerset.
- Collaborative, approachable and enthusiastic about sharing their practice.
- Interested in experimentation, creative learning and working outside their usual style.
- Adaptable, organised and able to work to a brief.
- Confident working collaboratively with teachers and other artists.
- Experienced in delivering collaborative art projects with young people.
- Passionate about supporting creativity and confidence in education.
> What’s In It For You?
This is an opportunity to expand your creative education practice, develop new ideas and skills, connect with local schools and artists, and contribute to a practical creative resource for schools across West Somerset.
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