We are commissioning a Support Artist to work alongside a Lead Artist on a community-led creative project for patients living with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia. The project will explore lived experience, challenge stigma, and amplify underrepresented voices in healthcare. Working with Arts at NUH, the Adult Haemoglobinopathy team, and patients, artists will co-design and deliver a programme of creative workshops using a range of artforms. Patients will shape both the process and outcomes. Ten facilitated sessions exploring creative expression This work responds to patient feedback about stigma, lack of understanding, and disempowerment in healthcare settings. It aims to build stronger communities and improve awareness through creative practice and research. We are looking for an emerging or early career artist who: Has an interest in socially engaged practice, participatory arts, or creative health Sessions will take place at New Art Exchange (NAE), Nottingham, and across NUH sites. The role requires travel. Project dates: Sessions will take place at New Art Exchange, 41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6BE on Tuesdays, 1 - 2.30pm. Sessions will take place on the following dates: 7th , 14th, 21st, 28th Jul Fee Two planning sessions at £100p/day The selected artist must have a current DBS check (registered to the update service) and Public Liability Insurance. Please submit the following as a single PDF document: Artist statement and/or CV Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “Creative Voices Support Artist”. Deadline: 10:00am, 12 June 2026 Further Information Lucy Knight: [email protected] It is supported and funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity.Job Summary
Job Description
Focus on chronic illness, identity, and health inequalities
Final exhibition of curated artworks
The project will culminate in a public exhibition at New Art Exchange for one month, followed by permanent installation at Nottingham City Hospital.Job Requirements
Has lived experience of Sickle Cell and/or Thalassaemia and/or is a global ethnic majority artist. Applications from artists of African and Caribbean heritage are particularly welcomed.
Is interested in community-led creative practice
Is open to working across different artforms
Has strong communication and listening skills
Demonstrates awareness of cultural identity, racism, wellbeing, and health inequalities
Is organised, reliable, and collaborative
Wants to develop experience in workshops or creative health settings
Experience in community, participatory, or healthcare settings is desirable but not essential
The Support Artist will assist with workshop delivery, participant engagement, documentation, and exhibition preparation.Job Responsibilities
11th, 25th Aug
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd Sep
The final exhibition will open on Friday 9th October.
The total fee for the project is £1,200 for 8 days work, which includes:
Ten half-day delivery sessions at £100p/session
One exhibition launch day at £100p/day
Additional travel expenses are available.Useful Links
How to Apply
Statement outlining your interest and what you hope to gain
One or two examples of your work (images, links, or descriptions)
One referee
Access statement (if applicable)
We welcome applications from artists at the beginning of their careers.
For more information or to discuss the opportunity, contact:
Vikki Jones: [email protected]
Acknowledgements
This project has been developed in collaboration with patients and the Adult Haemoglobinopathy team at NUH.