Vacancies
Community Arts Provider: Children and Family Arts Activities – 2026
Our Open Doors programme is looking for a community arts provider to deliver two family arts activities this year:
- A one-day summer arts festival in an outdoor location (25 July to 31 August)
- A two-day programme of theatre and performance workshops, taking place during October half-term (17 October to 1 November)
The contract will start in May and run until early November 2026. Both activities will be located in the north or west of Newark and Sherwood, focusing on areas of low cultural engagement.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Thursday 30th April at 12pm.
If you're experienced in delivering accessible, inclusive, and environmentally responsive arts activities for children and families, download the full brief to find out more: Community Arts Provider Brief - 2026 (PDF File, 184kb)
Community Music Provider: Music Participation Community Events – 2026
Our Open Doors programme is searching for an expert community music provider to deliver three sets of activities between May 2026 and February 2027.
This includes:
- A series of park-based musical walks
- Pop-up interactive music performances in busy community locations, such as supermarkets and high streets
- Weekly/fortnightly music sessions for people living with dementia, learning disabled people, and their families and carers.
All activities will be located in the north or west of the district, in places with local cultural engagement. The deadline for expressions of interest is Thursday 30th April at 12pm.
If you are experienced in bringing inclusive, accessible, and environmentally responsive musical events to life, download the full brief here: Community Music Provider – 2026 (PDF File, 182kb)
Young People and SEND Music Provider – 2026
Our Open Doors programme needs an experienced community music provider to deliver music-making projects. Running from May 2026 to February 2027, these events are designed for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The role involves:
- Working with young people aged 12-24 years old in schools, along with our existing groups
- Using analogue and digital instruments
- Creating projects around themes important to young people, as well as the setting
- Working with Open Doors to design and process Arts Awards for young people.
Activities will be based around Newark and Sherwood, with a particular focus on areas with fewer arts opportunities. The deadline for expressions of interest is Thursday 30th April at 12pm.
If you’re a music provider experienced in working with young people with SEND, download the brief for more information: Young People and SEND Music Provider Brief – 2026 (PDF File, 184kb)