Creative Heritage Resident Artist

Arts St George’s, part of St George’s Hospital Charity, are recruiting a Creative Heritage Resident Artist to work closely with the Art Collection Officer, Head of Arts and Arts Engagement Manager to engage patients, staff and local community groups on the ongoing project – Our Hospital: Conserving, Curating and Responding to St George’s Art and Heritage Collection.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on conserving, cataloguing, reinterpreting and digitising St George’s unique Art and Heritage Collection so it can be enjoyed by many more people. ‘Our Hospital’ will use the collection to showcase the hospital’s impressive heritage, the diverse communities it serves, and the unheard stories of staff who have worked here, particularly those from under-represented groups.

The Creative Heritage Resident Artist will plan and lead high-quality sessions with patients, their families, staff, and local community groups, engaging people with the St George’s Art and Heritage Collection through creative workshops and activities. The Resident Artist will deliver sessions in public spaces, outpatient clinics and inpatient wards/areas across St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, as well as externally with local community groups, to reach new groups of local residents and bring their stories of the hospital into the site through new exhibitions.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are currently underrepresented within the Arts & Health and Heritage sectors.

Reports to: Arts Engagement Manager
Supported by: Art Collection Officer
Fee: Anticipated 15 days (term time) @ £260 per day including planning, training, delivery and evaluation
Contract: Fixed period freelance contract
Contract period: May 2026 – December 2026
Place of work: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites & local community settings