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Artist and Event Manager in Cambridgeshire, PopUp Painting & Events LTD.

  •  East
  •  £25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes September 19, 2025
  •  Gareth
  •  recruitment@popuppainting.com
  • #Events

Description

Job Summary

Join our team running sip and paint events in Cambridge and beyond! Part time, creative, sociable work

Job Description

Popuppainting.com - PopUp Painting is the leading 'sip and paint' company in the UK, having painted with more than 90,000 novices in bars, restaurants and workplaces across the country since 2013.

In our events, guests are guided step-by-step through a painting with a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Our experiences are all about having a good time together!

We are looking for high-energy creatives to deliver our events in and around Cambridge (e.g. Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Ely). A role with us is perfect for anybody in the arts/events industry looking for flexible work, or for someone looking for a creative role to add to their day job or studies. Evening and weekend availability is essential, and access to a car is highly desirable.

Pay is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist - £70; Event Managers - £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined - £90. Event support - £40. You will work on a self employed basis. £25,000 pro rata. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

Depending on your availability you could expect to work 2-6 events per month.

At interview you will be asked to take us through a simple painting, showing how you might present it in a fun and lighthearted manner.

Training will be provided for successful candidates.

Job Requirements

  • Access to a car is desirable
  • Experience in workshops/tutoring visual art
  • Painting experience
  • Events or hospitality experience is desirable

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

As Artist:

  • You'll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in acrylic in under 2 hours. You'll prepare a demo canvas before events
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)
  • Need to be confident in public speaking (mics provided)

As Event Manager:

  • You'll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience
  • Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment.
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)

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How to Apply

To apply please fill in the application form and send it along with a portfolio and CV to [email protected]

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