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We’re recruiting 9 paid Artist Trainees early in their career to develop participatory arts in health & learning. Open to global majority artists in South Yorkshire, in music, theatre, dance & movement.

This is a unique opportunity to learn, practise, and develop alongside experienced artists working in the fields of Creative Health and Learning.

We welcome applications from artists of all ages, as long as you are early in your journey as a participatory arts practitioner. You might be:

  • A recent creative graduate,
  • An experienced artist who has never delivered workshops,
  • A singer interested in leading a community choir,
  • Or a musician wanting to work with adults with lived experience of mental ill health.

We are particularly interested in artists working in movement, dance, drama, theatre, or music (including singing, digital, percussion, instrumental, etc.). Interdisciplinary artists who combine artforms are also encouraged to apply.

This programme specifically supports global majority artists (people who identify as Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, Indigenous to the global south, or have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’), living in South Yorkshire.

Key Dates:

  • Application deadline: 9am, 15th September 2025
  • Interviews (online): 23rd and morning of 24th September 2025
  • Traineeships: Each Trainee will take part in one 3-month placement during one of the following periods:
    • October 2025 – January 2026
    • February – April 2026
    • May – July 2026

Pay:

24 days training paid at £75 a day over a 3 month period (includes planning and delivery).

How to Apply

Go to our website for details of how to apply: https://mayaproductions.co.uk/paid-artist-trainee-call-out/

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