2 x Separate freelance opportunities - Erewash and Wirksworth Arts Derbyshire is seeking two separate individuals to undertake exciting new roles as Creatives in Place (CiP). CiPs will work alongside our Creative Health team and act as a curious, creative bridging/connecting mechanism between the GP/Primary Care Practice team, and its community. They will push frontline collaborative, cross-sector and cross-disciplinary working, in order to develop and expand the spectrum of approaches available (medical, non-medical, social, creative) for developing neighbourhood wellbeing and flourishing. This, alongside our other creative health programmes (including 'https://issuu.com/artsderbyshire/docs/hoc_low_res_singles - Non-Prescriptive' our living newspaper), aims to break new ground in the way that culture, and professionals involved in health and social prescribing work together to improve the offer for Derbyshire people and communities. This is a freelance role initially for 8 months, but with a view to extend subject to review and funding. We are looking for two artist(s) or creative practitioner(s) who have a dynamic, thoughtful and creative approach - active listeners who are inquisitive and proactive. They will be innovative, imaginative, agile thinkers and will offer fresh perspectives. The CiP pilot is intended as an iterative, collaborative learning and development process and the team will think critically, together, about the insights and ideas as they emerge. The ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in arts production, project management and collaborative, cross sector / cross community working (though socially engaged practice). Knowledge and experience in creative health work is desirable. INFORMAL Q&A - ONLINE SESSION - On Thursday 11 September 6-7pm we will host an informal online session for any prospective applicants to attend. This is our preferred way to respond to your questions about the role. To join this session please use: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88479578254 We are looking for artist(s) or creative practitioner(s) who have a dynamic, thoughtful and creative approach - active listeners who are inquisitive and proactive. These are freelance positions (x 2 separate). The fee for each contract is £250 per day (inclusive of VAT) for 48 days, across a 6-8 month period (2 days per week approx). There is a budget for travel expenses. Arts Derbyshire aims to be ambitious, collaborative, creative, responsive and accessible and acknowledge that these are always a work in progress. We advocate that art has the power to heal, inspire, and connect people from all walks of life. We would like anyone who joins our team to share these values Please refer to the link for full JOB PACK including details. https://shorturl.at/DG2QN The deadline for ALL applications is Monday 29 September 2025, 9:00am To apply, please send: Please refer directly to the Key Responsibilities and Person Specification outlined above in your Cover Letter. Please follow the link to access full details and JOB PACK.Job Summary
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The Creatives in Place will be innovative, imaginative, agile thinkers and will offer fresh perspectives. The CiP pilot is intended as an iterative, collaborative learning and development process and the team will think critically, together, about the insights and ideas as they emerge.Job Responsibilities
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- An up to date CV (maximum 2 sides of typed A4)
- Cover Letter (maximum of 2 sides of A4 if written, 5 minutesif audio or video recording) outlining
how and why you think you would be suitable for the role.
- Links to any social media or website where examples of your work / creative practice can be seen. You may alternatively send a PDF of up to 5 sample images.
- Include 2 referees - one of which should be your current or most recent employer
- Your application should be submitted by email, in writing or as an audio or a video recording.
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