The Royal Academy of Arts is looking for a Freelance Project Manager to deliver the RA's Young Artists' Summer Show 2026. The Young Artists' Summer Show (YASS) is a free, open-submission exhibition for students aged 4-18 studying in the UK that showcases and celebrates the creativity of young artists. Artworks are submitted via schools and judged by a panel of passionate artists and arts professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts from 14 July - 30 August 2026. The YASS Project Manager will be required between February and October 2026 to oversee the shortlisting and judging of the works, liaison with schools and families, organising all elements of the exhibition install, and overseeing the delivery and return of artworks. Project duration: mid-February - October 2026 We estimate this project will need between 3- 5 days (up to 40 hours) a week, with more days required from April - July Deadline for applications is Tuesday 6 January 2026. For more information, see project brief here: https://tinyurl.com/4zv4m7am Please send a CV and a short covering letter highlighting relevant experience to [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 12 January 2026. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Note that the YASS inbox will not be monitored between Friday 19 December 2025 and Sunday 4 January 2026. We will aim to respond to any queries received during this period on Monday 5 January 2026.Job Description
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